Smith's 50582 Axe & Machete Sharpener, Standard, Yellow

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If you are using your machete mainly to cut grass or non-woody vegetation, small sharpening angles of 20-25 degrees work best, as razor-sharpness is necessary, and there is little risk of chipping the fine edge. If something happens to go wrong with your item, we will try to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

The handheld Smith’s® Axe and Machete Sharpener is the perfect tool to use for keeping your axe, hatchet, or machete in prime condition. is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 689922 and act as a credit broker and not a lender. Apply moderate downward pressure and pull the sharpener over the cutting edge from one end to the other. Once one side is done, the machete is turned over and the other side is sharpened, so a 30 degree edge is actually two 15 degree bevels.After almost two hours, I still see lots of scrapes on the blade from use though it will kind of cut paper now. Where most machetes are being used for heavy tasks, there isn’t really a need to put a ‘shave-sharp’ edge on it. Just a few easy pulls will sharpen any large tool head and its oversized handle means you can use the sharpening without taking off your gloves. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. It has a durable plastic head, oversized handle, and a large finger guard for safe and secure sharpening at all times.

Machetes are built to take a beating and have been tried and trued for many years as one of the best tools for clearing brush and building bushcraft shelters. For light cutting of grass and vegetation, smaller blade angles of 25 degrees work best as they allow finer edges.If you’re looking for a simple way to sharpen and maintain your machete, this process will get the job done. ABOUT US – Smith’s is dedicated and constantly strives to improve the methods for providing consumers with the best edge. This can range from small gaskets or bushes to larger items such as bumpers, roof tents and storage drawers.

The crossed carbide blades create a preset sharpening angle for precise sharpening and will put a sharp edge on your chopping tool of choice in just a few minutes. CAUTION: Always wear heavy gloves and eye protection when cleaning or sharpening a blade with this product. For people experienced in sharpening blades, a grinding wheel can be useful for removing the initial bluntness of the machete. The mill files available through our site are double-cut on one side for rough shaping, and single-cut on the other side for finer sharpening.Next, take the puck in your dominant hand and place it on the edge of the machete starting at the part closest to your body. This means both sides of the machete blade will need to be sharpened evenly to form a uniform cutting edge. While maintaining the edge angle, use smooth, circular motions while moving the puck along the edge until you reach the tip of the machete. When it comes time to sharpen your favorite knife, it’s important to carefully consider the edge angle. For oversized/irregular packages (gun safes, gun slips, shooting sticks, etc) we use ParcelForce and different charges apply.

You must also produce valid photographic identification to the courier driver before goods are delivered. It has a durable, plastic head, soft-grip handle and an oversized finger guard for safe and secure sharpening at all times. Once we have raised a claim on your behalf, the claim will then be investigated with our supplier, before a replacement or refund is issued to you. For chisel grinds you’ll want to just sharpen the ground side and knock off any burr that forms on the back of the blade. Some machetes we carry do not come with an edge from the factory and will need to be sharpened upon arrival.The Smith’s® sharpening tool has a durable, plastic head, soft grip handle, and an over-sized finger guard for safe and secure sharpening at all times.