After this, start moving the stone in circular.

Sharpening an axe with a whetstone. Repeat the process of drawing. Got an old collins hatchet a while back. You'll need a sharpening stone, the rough side of a leather belt,.

Dip the head into the water to cool off and preserve your temper. Next, you’ll rub the tip of the sharpening stone along the edge of the blade. But how do you use one?

Use light pressure, grind from one edge of the blade to the other. Beginning with the coarse, or rougher, stone establish a 10 to 12 degree angle on one. Perform sharpening with coarse stone.

A whetstone is a sharpening tool that is made of different. Here's some information on what a whetstone is and how to use a whetstone the right way. Grind the other side of the axe blade the same.

This is a quick, simple instructional video showing how to sharpen an axe or hatchet blade. The sharpening angle for an axe is approximately 30 degrees per side. We will cover that in its own section later.

If you have access to. Use some honing oil or even a type of sewing machine oil and generously rub the edge of the blade. It works best if you make rotating movements with the sharpening stone, like you are cleaning it.