Cardboard

[QuietBearr]

Just something that I have discovered recently, is that you can use plain ol cardboard to sharpen your knives, its free and works surprisingly well, especially if you want a convex edge.

:rockon::rockon::rockon:

[Noss]

I do it sometimes. It works as long as your knife is not completely dull. It strops the edge and realigns the edge if it has rolled.

[G. Scott H.]

I've read that the thick compressed paper backing that you find on the backs of pads of paper works very well. It can be used as is, or even with a little polishing compound rubbed in. I've stuck with leather so far, but I don't see why this wouldn't work. :thumb: