KME Knife Sharpener

[GO Rogers]

I just had a pleasant conversation with Mr. Bernie Swartz at KME. I asked him if the KME Knife sharpner would work well sharpening the Tusker Aztec Broadheads, didn't really know if I should buy the Broadhead Sharpener or not. I really need the knife sharpener, so kill two chickens with one rock kinda thing, knife sharpener for both I'm thinking.
Well he talked me into just getting the KME Knife sharpener, he could have said oh you need both, one for the knife and one for broadheads. Would have made more on me but honesty prevailed.
He then went into about a 15 minute explanation on how to sharpen said broadheads GAVE ME SOME GREAT TIPS, and told me to call him anytime if I need help. Knife sharpener on it's way to me. Needless to say KME is a quality operation as is I am sure all of the Trad Gang Sponsors are. I can say of the sponsors I have spent money with they are all Class AAA.

Regards:

Glenn          

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[Mike Vines]

One is in my future before this coming season.  I just need to scrape up to $ and I will get one.

What would you guys recommend for stones, natural or diamond and why?

[Keith Langford]

I have the natural stones, aint never been able to get a knife sharp until I bought the KME, know all my knifes are scary sharp, and with no great efort on my part. Will try some broadheads in a few weeks. Bottom line, best sharpening system I ever owned,and Ive owned alot.

[Mike Vines]

do you need to use any oil on the stones?

[NoCams]

Hey Mike,
The KME guys will tell you that the natural stones work fine and I have found that to be the case as well. However, the Xtra course diamond sure is fine for removing mass amounts of metal. I use it to set the bevel on anything I have not sharpened before on my knife sharpener. Once I have a bevel set I use the medium india stone, then use the white fine arkansas to finish. I use a little water on the diamond stone and oil on the natural stones. Hate the smell of the honing oil that comes with them so I pour it out and use regular old canola cooking oil. Keeps the stones clean and free of metal fines. KME makes the most awesome tool on the planet IMHO !

[Lost Arra]

The KME is my kind of sharpener.
No fine print on the instructions and requires no "skill" to get a razor-like edge.

[Steve O]

Mike,

The KME is THE sharpener to get.  I can't sharpen ANY 2- blade by hand, but by goodness, I can sharpen anything with the KME.  I have the broadhad sharpener and the knife sharpener.  The best part about the whole thing is Ron will work with you UNTIL you understand and CAN sharpen. Look at the videos on the KME website and this thread is an EXCELLENT pictorial:

  KME Grizzly Thread  

He also wrote a  GREAT article in a recent TBM on sharpening and also just did another in Trad Archers World on sharpening a 3 blade.

[Mike Vines]

If I can find one at the GLLI, I'll snag it, if not, I guess it's mail order.  Unless someone has a KME knife sharpener they want to part with.  I'm leaning towards the diamond stones.

[NoCams]

Mike,
Make sure if you do get diamond stones that you do not bear down on them too hard. If you do, especially when they are new you will lose diamonds. Remember, they are electroplated to a steel backer so you can dislodge them if you apply to much pressure. Just put a little pressure on them and let the diamonds do the work.

[Gator1]

Mike,

Good tip on the diamond stones that was the mistake I made with my sharpener.  Stones really get worn down in a hurry.

I think I need to order the natural stones.

Great product, and better service...

[Roger Norris]

I don't own a KME (yet) but I was very impressed by the display I saw at Compton a year ago. Ron gave him a couple challenging blades to sharpen and they did great!

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by Mike Vines:
If I can find one at the GLLI, I'll snag it, if not, I guess it's mail order.  Unless someone has a KME knife sharpener they want to part with.  I'm leaning towards the diamond stones, I think.

[StanM]

Here's how I describe KME to people.  The sharpener is so good that I'd buy one from a jerk and Ron is such a good guy I'd buy a sharpener from him even if it was junk.

How nice is it that the best sharpener happens to be sold by a guy that's absolutely aces!