Knife sharpening at the 1500

[jbombelli]

There was a guy at the 1500 that had a really slick looking little electric belt sander for sale. I looked, and thought "what the hell, I wonder if this little sander is worth the $80 or so he is charging." He was also offering free sharpening.

I handed him my Ratmandu, and after a few swipes through the sharpener, it was duller than when I handed it to him.

I didn't buy the sander.

 

[Scutter01]

Shoulda gone to Black Owl.

 

[jbombelli]

Shoulda gone to Black Owl.

Is that the guy that sets up every time with a real belt sander and sharpens for $4.00? If so, he does a good job, and I've had many knives sharpened by him.

If not... Who's Black Owl?

 

[grunt soldier]

no that is tyler34 on here. he is usually set up by kimball (bobcat steel) i don't believe he will do it on the spot but he does put a serious edge on them. he is a site advertiser on here also.

 

[jbombelli]

no that is tyler34 on here. he is usually set up by kimball (bobcat steel) i don't believe he will do it on the spot but he does put a serious edge on them. he is a site advertiser on here also.

Gotcha. Did not know he went by that. I've heard tales of the legendary Tyler34 edge, and one of these days I do intend to ask him to turn a couple of my knives into lightsabers.

 

[Scutter01]

His knives are so sharp they can cut time.

 

[DaKruiser]

His knives are so sharp they can cut time.

And make air bleed!

 

[longbow]

Tyler 34.....But he can't cut a rug or cut your taxes......

 

[misconfig]

I had my sharpened by the guy with the sander for $4, my knife is M390 ( super steel ) and he put a great edge on it.

Also, I have personally seen Tyler's edges, sharp is an understatement.

 

[jbombelli]

I had my sharpened by the guy with the sander for $4, my knife is M390 ( super steel ) and he put a great edge on it.

Also, I have personally seen Tyler's edges, sharp is an understatement.

I've had several knives sharpened by that guy. I've always been happy with his work.

 

[Westside]

ok don't laugh or poke but will Tyler34 lower himself to sharpen my cheap kitchen knives.

 

[grunt soldier]

lol tyler takes money to sharpen knives so i doubt he cares what type of knives they are he will definitely hook you up

 

[Bradsknives]

Don't waste your time...Go to Tyler34 (Black Owl Customs)

Support an INGO advertiser and let Tyler34 (Black Owl Customs) do your sharpening...you won't be disappointed. He has done several of my personal knives and I'm telling you it would be hard to find someone that can do a better job.

 

[Clay]

I dropped off most of my "good" knives to Tyler on Saturday. At the same time I picked up my ZT350 he sharpened for me. I could shave with the ZT.

Tyler sharp >> scary sharp

 

[Tin Cup]

Now I have not had Tyler sharpen any of my blades yet, but some day. I hear nothing but great things. I think he needs a slogan like " Chuck Norris has me sharpen his razor.".

 

[Yukon227]

Tyler34 sharpened a barlow that I loaned to Chuck Norris....the only knife that ever cut him...

 

[tradertator]

I played with that belt sander thing @ the last show, and wasn't impressed to say the least. Good luck finder those funky belts when they break. The $4 folks do a pretty good job, but my hat is off to Tyler. When I can't get an edge I want with my equipment, I've sent them off with him and they've come back better than from the factory.