Pocket Knife Bone

Bit random, but… How sharp will a 1000 grit whetstone sharpening stone get a stainless steel survival knife?

I’ve been using a northland survival knife for a number of years. I’ve only ever really used a pocket sharpner to keep it sharp as it is small, light and tucks away in my belt order a treat.
But, although the sharpner is very good, and I get a nice edge on my knife, which will then happily cut through wood, meat and bone easily, I would like to get it just that little bit sharper.

I’m looking at possibly getting this: http://www.johnlewis.com/230394725/Product.aspx

Chefs or knife experts opinions would be very much appreciated
I’m also getting a Ka-Bar which is made out of 1095 Steel.

Stainless steel is an alloy and this is what makes it stainless.Stainless steel is a very good product for many purposes, but it has some limited mechanical abilities, and sharpening is one of them.
The knife that you have, if it’s of good quality will be made from a stainless alloy that is suitable for knives.
Stainless steel comes in different qualities e.g your stainless kitchen sink is made from a different alloy to that of your knife.
You can try and hone your knife with a diamond hone this may give a slightly finer edge but it probably won’t last. Diamond hone meshes are measured in microns,so go for a hone that a carpenter would use for fine-honing chisels.If the blade is slightly magnetic, then stroke the blade with a magnet or keep a magnet on the blade when stored, this will help to keep the edge. If you really want a good all-round knife go for a non stainless, the very best is a Damask blade, but such a blade will not only cut what you want it to cut, it will also cut a reasonably large hole in your wallet.
P.S Those people that have given Vicky S and I negative strokes, KNOW nothing about alloys, get wised up people, go to school.

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(A) POCKET KNIFE $12.07 Maxam 2blade Jig Bone Pocket Knife. Honed blades. Measures 45/8 inch closed 81/2 inch open. Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed 1 lb. 1700PT 19. 95 Item SKJIG2

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SWAROVSKI OSPREY POCKET KNIFE $79 @@ Made of washable, corrosion resistant steel, this 8 bladed knife with the Swarovski logo on front comes with a Key ring to attach the knife for carrying.

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(B) BONE HANDLE LINER LOCK KNIFE $9.17 Maxam Bone Handle Liner Lock Knife with honed blade and thumbstud. Measures 3 inch closed 55/8 inch open. Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed 1 lb. 1300PT 14. 95 Item SKRHB

Sheffield Yuba Folding Pocket Knife $10.95 The Sheffield Yuba Folding Pocket Knife By Great Neck is a great handy portable pocket knife to carry with you while going camping, hunting, fishing or any other outdoor activities. The knife features a stainless steel drop point blade combined with a stylish lightweight blue aluminum handle. Comfortable rubber grip handle and the ambidextrous thumb studs insures positive handling and precision cutting and a liner lock release. The Yuba Folding Pocket Knife is a great all around durable knife that can handle a variety of cutting jobs. The knife also comes with a pocket clip. Features: 2-3/4" Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade Stylish Lightweight Blue Aluminum Handle Comfortable Rubber Grip Handle Ambidextrous Thumb Studs Liner Lock Release Pocket Clip 7" overall length, 3 oz. total weight.

Sheffield Moffat Folding Pocket Knife $13.95 The Sheffield Moffat Folding Pocket Knife By Great Neck is a great handy small knife to carry with you while going camping, hunting, fishing or any other outdoor activities. The knife features a stainless steel drop point blade and comfortable textured nylon grip handle with ambidextrous thumb studs to insure positive handling and precision cutting. Sheffield Moffat Folding Pocket Knife is a great all around knife that can handle a variety of cutting jobs. Great Neck has been making quality tools since 1919 and the Sheffield Moffat Folding Pocket Knife shows exactly what the company stands for. Features: 3-1/4" Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade Textured Nylon Grip Handle Ambidextrous Thumb Studs Liner Lock Release Pocket Clip 7-1/2" overall length, 4.5 oz. total weight.

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Sheffield Superior Folding Pocket Knife $11.95 The Sheffield Superior Folding Pocket Knife By Great Neck is a great handy portable pocket knife to carry with you while going camping, hunting, fishing or any other outdoor activities. The knife features a partially serrated low friction coated stainless steel clip point blade combined with a comfortable lightweight zinc rubber grip handle and ambidextrous thumb studs to insure positive handling and precision cutting and a liner lock release. Sheffield Superior Folding Pocket Knife is a great all around durable knife that can handle a variety of cutting jobs. The knife come with a pocket clip and lanyard opening. Great Neck has been making quality tools since 1919 and the Sheffield Superior Folding Pocket Knife shows exactly what the company stands for. Features: 3" Partially Serrated Low Friction Coated Polished Hardwood Handle Ambidextrous Thumb Studs Frame Lock Release Pocket Clip Nylon Belt Pouch Included 7-1/2" overall length, 5 oz. total weight.

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(C) CAMO POCKET KNIFE $10.67 Camouflage is the name of the game for this Maxam Liner Lock Knife. Features halfserrated drop point 420 surgical stainless blade easy one hand thumbstud opening cutouts in the handle to lighten the weight without sacrificing strength and durability and comes with clip. Knife measures 45/8 inch closed and 81/4 inch open. Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed 1 lb. 1500PT 16. 95 Item SKMX212

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Buck Stockman Pocket Knife $24.99 Three blade pocket knofe that has a Clip, Sheepfoot and Spey blades. It has a wood grain handle and is 3 7/8 inch long when closed.

Stanley Consumer Tools #10-049 Rugged Pocket Knife $8.88 POCKET KNIFE: Rugged, zinc die-cast knife with cutlery stainless steel blade. Safety lock feature. Comfortably designed grip adds to performance. Blade replaceable in seconds. (Accepts model No. 11-040 or 11-041 replacement blades).

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