How to sharpen gaffs?

[Steve Bullman]

i generally run a flat file over all 3 edges, however i think im right in saying you're only supposed to file the outside 2 edges?? could someone put me right on this, and if possible explain why? i never seem to get a great edge like this so run a file over the inside a few times.

 

thanks

[Tom D]

Same as you Steve, I try to take the most off the sides and then the inside last.

[Stephen Blair]

do you use a diamond tooth file or just the usual saw type?

[Johny Walker]

i generally run a flat file over all 3 edges, however i think im right in saying you're only supposed to file the outside 2 edges?? could someone put me right on this, and if possible explain why? i never seem to get a great edge like this so run a file over the inside a few times.

 

thanks

 

i do the inside face as told by a lines man but it could be wrong again

[Steve Bullman]

standard flat file

[Stephen Blair]

i worked for a guy that used the diamond type, holy moly, what a difference, we used to tickle the chipper blades with it aswell and it made a diference, maybe that would get them sharper, i only ever tried sharpening once when i first started climbing but never bothered after that..

[Johny Walker]

must be 10yrs since i sharpned my spikes ,i was told to do the inside face as helped pull the spike into the wood, it worked:001_smile:

[Czlowiek Drzewo]

i bought a sharping kit for spikes with instructions. Ordered it from u.s.

 

Says do the inside only. use a flat file first then touch up with sharpening stone.

 

Spend 1 hrdoin i the other week. razor sharp now.

 

Kit costs around £20

[Steve Bullman]

so assuming thats correct which it probably is. how have i affected things by sharpening the outsides? if i dont do that anymore and just sharpen the insides will i get them to how they should be again?

[Jonesie]

i bought a sharping kit for spikes with instructions. Ordered it from u.s.

 

Says do the inside only. use a flat file first then touch up with sharpening stone.

 

Spend 1 hrdoin i the other week. razor sharp now.

 

Kit costs around £20

 

We can get sharpening kits for £25.00 never sold one so don't have any feedback.