Hi guys I have a bunch of snuffers, I just need to know how to sharpen them. I tried the file thing but didn't work, have you guys ever tried the snuffer tamer? any help or advise would be appreiacted. THANKS
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Snuffer tamer works like a charm.
If the wide file (two blades on file at once) didn't work it's probably because you were using too much pressure.
Use file until you have a burr then remove burr with a few (and I mean just a few) LIGHT strokes on a crock stick or fine diamond stick.
I used to use the Tamer but now use Charlie's method (above) with excellent results
(and it's a lot faster).
The Snuffer Tamer does work very well but requires changing the bevel angle which takes some work.They do get scary sharp with either method.
I tried the Snuffer Tamer but went back to sharpening on a flat stone. The Tamer changes the angle, so I wasn't confident that I could resharpen them properly on a hunt without the Tamer at hand. I would have also had to rework the angle on ALL my Snuffers, which would have been a big job. Just lazy I guess, but I've been perfectly satisfied with their performance when sharpened on the flat stone.
I use what I call a "10 factorial" process. I push them across the stone 10 times with pretty good pressure, rotating and repeating until all edges have been worked. Then I do it 9 times on each side, then 8, etc. with progressively lighter pressure until the last few turns are with very light pressure. I then strop on leather and at that point they should shave.