The quick answer

Match your method to the grind. Sharpen a Scandi grind by laying the whole bevel flat on the stone; sharpen a standard edge at a steady 15 to 20 degrees per side. Work from a coarse grit to a fine one until you raise a burr, then remove it with lighter passes and a strop. Dry and oil carbon steel after every use.

Key takeaways
  • A consistent angle matters more than the exact angle.
  • Feel for a burr along the whole edge before moving to a finer grit.
  • Stropping on leather removes the burr and polishes the edge.
  • Carbon steel needs drying and oiling; stainless needs less care but still benefits.

Know your grind

  • Scandi grind. One wide, flat bevel that runs to the edge, common on bushcraft knives such as the BPS Knives Finn Lite and B1. The bevel itself is your angle guide.
  • Flat or hollow grind with a secondary bevel. A small edge bevel sits below the main grind. Most folders, including the Kubey Stalker, use this style.
  • Convex grind. A curved bevel, usually maintained on a strop or a mousepad with sandpaper.

What you need

  • A coarse stone (around 300 to 600 grit) for dull or chipped edges.
  • A medium to fine stone (around 1,000 to 6,000 grit) for a sharp, polished edge.
  • A leather strop with compound, or plain leather from an old belt.
  • Water or honing oil, depending on the stone.

Field tipFor camp, a small double-sided field stone and a pocket strop cover most touch-ups.

Sharpen a Scandi grind

  1. Lay the bevel flat. Rest the whole bevel on the stone so the edge and the shoulder both touch.
  2. Push with light pressure. Move the blade along the stone, edge leading, keeping the bevel flat.
  3. Count your strokes. Do the same number on each side to keep the edge centered.
  4. Raise a burr. Feel the opposite side of the edge for a slight lip along its full length.
  5. Refine and strop. Repeat on finer grits with lighter pressure, then strop with the edge trailing.

Sharpen a standard bevel

Hold the blade at a consistent angle, typically 15 to 20 degrees per side for a camp or pocket knife. A lower angle cuts more easily; a higher angle holds up better to hard use. Use the marker trick: color the edge with a permanent marker, take a few strokes, and check that the ink is removed right to the edge.

Field tipAngle guides that clip to the spine help beginners hold a steady angle.

Care by steel type

Common camp knife steels
Steel typeExamplesCare
High-carbon1066, 1095 (e.g. BPS Bushmate 2.0, Finn Lite)Takes a keen edge and sharpens easily; dry and oil after use to prevent rust; a gray patina is normal
Stainless5Cr14MoV, 8Cr13MoV (e.g. BPS B1 Stainless)Resists rust well; easy upkeep; still rinse and dry after food or salt water
Tool steelD2 (e.g. Kubey Stalker)Holds an edge longer but takes more time to sharpen; semi-stainless, so keep it dry

Safety at the stone

Sharpen sitting down with the stone on a stable, non-slip surface. Keep fingers behind the edge, sharpen away from your body, and never test sharpness by running a finger along the edge. Check local rules on carrying fixed blades and folders where you camp.

A few good questions.

What angle should I sharpen a camping knife?

Most camp and pocket knives use 15 to 20 degrees per side. Scandi grinds use the angle of their bevel; lay it flat on the stone.

How do I know when my knife is sharp?

When it cleanly slices paper without tearing, and the edge reflects no light when you look straight down at it.

How do I stop a carbon steel knife from rusting?

Wipe it dry after every use, especially after cutting food, and apply a thin coat of food-safe oil before storing it.

Is D2 steel hard to sharpen?

It is more wear resistant than simple carbon or budget stainless steels, so it takes longer to sharpen, but it holds an edge longer in return.

How often should I strop?

A few passes on a strop before or after each trip keeps an edge sharp much longer between full sharpenings.

Gear that helps.

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Kubey Ceyx Liner Lock Folding Knife KU335D (Black G10, D2 Tanto)

Best forCampers and everyday carriers who want a compact D2 tanto blade with a G10 handle

A 7.09 inch liner-lock folding knife with a 2.95 inch darkwashed D2 tanto blade, G10 handle, ceramic ball bearing washers, a reversible tip-up clip and a lifetime warranty.

Price today$50.00
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Kubey Harpy Liner Lock Folding Knife KU414A (Black G10, D2 Hawkbill)

Best forEveryday carriers and campers who want a light folder with a curved hawkbill blade for cutting tasks

A 7.05 inch liner-lock folder with a 3.03 inch satin D2 hawkbill blade, G10 handle, ceramic ball bearing washers, a reversible tip-up clip and a lifetime warranty.

Price today$50.00
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Kubey Mizo Flipper Liner Lock Folding Knife KU312-1A (Blue Micarta)

Best forEveryday carriers who want a light flipper with a fine-grain stainless blade and a textured Micarta handle

A 7.20 inch liner-lock flipper with a 3.15 inch beadblast 14C28N drop-point blade, a blue Micarta handle, ceramic ball bearing washers, a reversible tip-up clip and a lifetime warranty.

Price today$80.00
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Kubey Momentum Liner Lock Folding Knife KU344R (Ultem Handle, Blackwash D2)

Best forCampers and everyday carriers who want a larger drop-point folder with a lightweight Ultem handle

A 7.91 inch liner-lock folder with a 3.43 inch blackwash D2 drop-point blade, an Ultem handle, black PVD hardware, ceramic ball bearing washers and a lifetime warranty.

Price today$60.00
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Kubey Destroyer Full-Tang Kurki Fixed Blade KU241F (Black G10, Kydex Sheath)

Best forCampers and bushcrafters who want a large, forward-weighted kurki for chopping and clearing

A 13.7 inch full-tang fixed blade with an 8.31 inch beadblast D2 kurki blade 6.0 mm thick, black G10 scales, a Kydex sheath and a lifetime warranty.

Price today$110.00
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BPS Knives Traverse Kukri-Parang Camp Machete

Best forCampers and overlanders who want a light machete for clearing brush, firewood and camp setup

A full-tang field machete in 60MnSiCr4 (9260) carbon spring steel at 57 to 59 HRC with a convex grind, a kukri-parang hybrid blade and a 430 g weight.

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BPS Knives Aurora Purple Full-Tang Fixed Blade Knife (VG-10, G10)

Best forHikers, campers and everyday carriers who want a small full-tang fixed blade for food prep and light woodwork

A full-tang fixed blade with an 80 mm VG-10 stainless blade at 58 to 59 HRC, a 98 mm G10 handle and a lightweight Kydex sheath.

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BPS Knives B1 SSHF Carbon Steel Bushcraft Knife with Leather Sheath and Ferro Rod (Right)

Best forCampers and bushcrafters who want a classic Scandi-grind knife with a leather sheath and a fire starter

A full-tang drop-point bushcraft knife in 1066 carbon steel at 59 to 60 HRC with a true Scandinavian grind, a walnut handle, a leather sheath and a ferro rod.

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BPS Knives Bushmate 2.0

Best forCampers and bushcraft users who carve, prepare food, and handle routine cutting at camp

We recommend the BPS Knives Bushmate 2.0 for campers who will put a fixed blade to work on controlled wood carving, food prep, and everyday camp cuts. Its 98mm Scandi-ground 1066 carbon-steel blade keeps the package compact; the tradeoff is regular rust-preventive care.

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BPS Knives Finn Lite

Best forCampers who want a 75g fixed blade for food prep and controlled carving

We recommend the BPS Knives Finn Lite for campers who want a light, compact fixed blade for useful cuts around camp. Its 80mm Scandi-ground blade and 75g knife-only weight suit food prep and controlled carving; the tradeoff is carbon-steel upkeep and an unlisted sheath weight.

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Kubey Stalker KU504A

Best forCampers who want a compact drop-point folder for routine cuts and pocket carry

We recommend the Kubey Stalker KU504A for campers who want a straightforward drop-point folder for small, controlled cutting jobs. At 82g, with a 3.07-inch D2 blade, G10 scales and an ambidextrous crossbar lock, it keeps a useful camp knife close without the bulk of a fixed-blade kit.

Manufacturer MSRP$50.00
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Kubey Vector KU506A

Best forCampers and hunters who want a longer-bladed Kubey folder for food prep and light field cutting

A 3.04 oz ambidextrous crossbar-lock folding knife with a 3.23 in D2 drop point blade at HRC59-61, G10 scales, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $50 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$50.00
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Kubey Drift KU509A

Best forCampers and hikers who want the lightest $50 Kubey crossbar-lock folder

A 2.79 oz ambidextrous crossbar-lock folding knife with a 2.96 in D2 drop point blade at HRC59-61, G10 scales, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $50 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$50.00
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Kubey Bedrock KU505A

Best forCampers who want a compact folder with a broad 1.10 inch blade for slicing food and cutting cord

A 3.21 oz ambidextrous crossbar-lock folding knife with a 3.03 in D2 drop point blade at HRC59-61, G10 scales, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $50 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$50.00
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Kubey Caiman KU421G

Best forCampers and hikers who want a light folder in a stainless steel that resists rust

A 2.51 oz ambidextrous crossbar-lock folding knife with a 3.15 in 14C28N clip point blade at HRC60-62, G10 scales, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $70 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$70.00
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Kubey Belus KU342H

Best forCampers who want a compact, classic liner-lock folder with a rust-resistant 14C28N blade

A 3.84 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 2.95 in 14C28N drop point blade at HRC60-62, a black g10 handle, a liner lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $70 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$70.00
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Kubey Pebble KU481A

Best forCampers and hikers who want a longer-bladed stainless folder with an ambidextrous crossbar lock

A 3.42 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 3.35 in 14C28N drop point blade at HRC60-62, a black g10 handle, a crossbar lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $70 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$70.00
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Kubey Flash KU158R

Best forCampers who want a larger folder with a long blade and a distinctive jade handle that is easy to find if dropped

A 4.48 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 3.85 in 14C28N reverse tanto blade at HRC60-62, a jade g10 handle, a liner lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $70 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$70.00
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Kubey Pard KU423A

Best forCampers and hikers who want a stainless clip-point folder with an easy-to-use button lock

A 3.67 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 3.15 in 14C28N clip point blade at HRC60-62, a black g10 handle, a button lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $70 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$70.00
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Kubey Minor KU422A

Best forCampers and hikers who want a light folder with a laminated San Mai blade at a low price

A 2.72 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 3.15 in San Mai M2 clip point blade at HRC60-62, a black g10 handle, a crossbar lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $60 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$60.00
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Kubey Atlas KU328A

Best forCampers who want a larger folder with a long blade, a flipper, and a stainless steel that resists rust

A 3.92 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 3.31 in 14C28N tanto point blade at HRC60-62, a black G10 handle, a liner lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $80 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$80.00
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Kubey Avenger KU104C

Best forCampers who want an inexpensive D2 folder with a flipper and a bright handle that is easy to find

A 4.80 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 3.07 in D2 tanto-style blade at HRC59-61, a blue G10 handle, a liner lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $50 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$50.00
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Kubey Vagrant KU291-1F

Best forCampers who want a blacked-out folder with a safe sheepsfoot tip for food prep and cord

A 3.32 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 3.15 in 14C28N sheepsfoot blade at HRC60-62, a black G10 handle, a liner lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $70 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$70.00
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Kubey Leaf KU333A

Best forCampers and hikers who want a compact stainless folder with a broad, leaf-shaped blade

A 3.04 oz ambidextrous folding knife with a 2.99 in AUS-10 leaf-shaped blade at HRC59-61, a black G10 handle, a liner lock, and a reversible tip-up clip, listed at a $60 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$60.00
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Kubey Goliath KU430B

Best forCampers and hikers who want a very light fixed blade for neck, belt, or pack carry

A 1.87 oz fixed-blade knife with a 3.51 in 14C28N tanto point blade at HRC60-62, a 0.14 in thickness, and a Kydex sheath, listed at a $80 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$80.00
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Kubey Blade Hunter KU376C

Best forHunters who want a short, thick drop-point fixed blade for field dressing and skinning

A 5.19 oz fixed-blade knife with a 2.95 in 14C28N drop point blade at HRC60-62, a 0.16 in thickness, and a Kydex sheath, listed at a $100 manufacturer MSRP.

Manufacturer MSRP$100.00
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BPS Knives Adventurer CSHF

Best forCampers and bushcrafters who want a full-size carbon steel knife with a fire starter in the sheath

A 255mm full-tang bushcraft knife with a 135mm 1066 carbon steel Scandi blade at 56 to 57 HRC, a walnut handle, and a leather sheath with a ferro rod, available in right and left-hand versions.

Price today$49.95
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BPS Knives Savage CSH

Best forCampers and bushcrafters who want a medium carbon steel knife for slicing, carving, and camp chores

A 240mm full-tang knife with a 120mm 1066 carbon steel blade at 57 to 59 HRC, a full-flat grind, a bog oak handle, and a leather sheath with a dangler, at 145g without the sheath.

Price today$53.99
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BPS Knives HK4 SSH

Best forHunters, hikers, and campers who want a light stainless fixed blade that resists rust

A 225mm full-tang drop-point knife with a 100mm 5Cr14MoV stainless blade at 56 to 58 HRC, a finger-grooved walnut handle, and a leather sheath, at 140g without the sheath.

Price today$50.95
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BPS Knives Bush Axe CSH

Best forCampers and bushcrafters who want a compact, one-hand axe for kindling, carving, and shelter work

A 9.5 inch full-tang hatchet-style axe from 1066 carbon steel at 56 to 57 HRC, with a Scandi grind, a walnut handle, and a leather sheath, listed at 480g without the sheath.

Price today$65.95
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BPS Knives Colibri Black

Best forHikers and campers who want a slim everyday folder with a hidden flipper and a stainless blade

A 185mm open, 73g folding knife with an 80mm 14C28N stainless blade, a hidden flipper, a liner lock, a G10 handle, and a deep-carry clip, made in Ukraine, at $59.99.

Price today$59.99
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BPS Knives Nighthawk Adventurer

Best forCampers and bushcrafters who want a full-size stainless Scandi knife with a fire starter included

A 255mm full-tang bushcraft knife with a 135mm 5Cr14MoV stainless spear-point blade at 56 to 58 HRC, a true Scandi grind, a bog oak handle, and a leather sheath with a ferro rod.

Price today$64.95
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BPS Knives Gotur

Best forCampers and bushcrafters who want a light fixed blade in D2 steel with a leather sheath

A 205mm fixed-blade knife with a 90mm D2 blade at HRC 60 to 61, a walnut handle with a Micarta and G10 bolster, and a leather sheath with red stitching, at 80g and $44.99.

Price today$44.99
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BPS Knives Skua

Best forHikers and campers who want a slim button-lock folder with a stainless Nitro-V blade

A 205mm open, 100g folding knife with an 88mm Nitro-V stainless blade at HRC 60, a G-Mascus handle, a button lock, and a deep-carry clip, at $74.

Price today$74.00
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BPS Knives Beta

Best forCampers and hikers who want a tough D2 fixed blade with a sheath that fits a belt or a MOLLE pack

A fixed-blade knife with a 100 mm (3.9 in) D2 tool steel blade at 60 to 61 HRC, a Micarta handle, and an ambidextrous ABS sheath, Tek-Lok compatible, for belt or MOLLE, made in Ukraine, at $75.99.

Price today$75.99
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BPS Knives Aurora

Best forCampers and hikers who want a small, rust-resistant fixed blade that rides in a Kydex sheath

A fixed-blade knife with an 80 mm (3.15 in) VG-10 stainless blade at 58 to 59 HRC, a green G10 handle, and a lightweight Kydex sheath, made in Ukraine, at $69.99.

Price today$69.99
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BPS Knives Finn Uth

Best forCampers and woodworkers who want a light Nordic utility knife for carving, food prep, and small camp tasks

A fixed-blade knife with a 76 mm (2.99 in) D2 steel blade at 59 to 61 HRC, a ash wood with a Micarta bolster handle, and a leather sheath with a plastic insert, made in Ukraine, at $37.99.

Price today$37.99
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BPS Knives HK6 SSH

Best forCampers and hikers who want a full-size stainless bushcraft knife at a very low price

A fixed-blade knife with a 130 mm (5.11 in) 5Cr14MoV stainless blade at 56 to 58 HRC, a walnut handle, and a genuine leather sheath, made in Ukraine, at $39.99.

Price today$39.99
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BPS Knives Halo

Best forEveryday carriers and campers who want a premium compact folder with a distinctive handle

A folding knife with a 75 mm (2.95 in) Nitro-V stainless blade at 59 to 61 HRC, a G-Mascus (G10 composite) handle, and a CrossBolt lock, made in Ukraine, at $99.00.

Price today$99.00
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BPS Knives Stingray

Best forHunters and campers who want a thick, tough D2 fixed blade with a MOLLE-ready sheath

A fixed-blade knife with a 115 mm (4.5 in) D2 blade at 59 to 61 HRC, a Micarta with a spare handle handle, and a Cordura sheath with MOLLE, made in Ukraine, at $119.99.

Price today$119.99
Est. with code$107.99

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CVLIFE Full Tang Kydex Knife

Best forCampers, hikers, and hunters who want a compact stainless fixed blade with a Kydex sheath

A compact full-tang fixed blade in 14C28N stainless with a flat grind and stonewash finish, a Micarta and red G10 handle, and a Kydex sheath with adjustable tension, at $47.99 in grey or brown.

Price today$47.99
Est. with code$43.19

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CVLIFE Small EDC Fixed Blade

Best forHunters and campers who want a short, thick fixed blade for field dressing, carving, and neck or belt carry

A 3.3 inch 14C28N full-tang fixed blade at 3.2mm thick with a titanium-plated finish, an olive G10 handle with a finger ring, and a Kydex sheath with a click lock and a flip-top belt buckle, at $51.99.

Price today$51.99
Est. with code$46.79

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CVLIFE Damascus Pocket Folder

Best forCampers and everyday carriers who want a patterned Damascus folder with a flipper and a liner lock at a modest price

A flipper folding knife with a 3.26 inch Damascus-clad blade over a VG-10 core at 58 to 60 HRC, a ceramic ball-bearing pivot, a liner lock, a reversible deep-carry clip, and a G10 handle in white or black, at $46.79.

Price today$46.79
Est. with code$42.11

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CVLIFE 7.2 Inch Fillet Knife

Best forAnglers and campers who want a flexible fillet knife for fish and small game with a sheath

A 7.2 inch flexible 10Cr15MoV stainless fillet blade with a Pakkawood handle, a full bolster and finger guard, and a leather sheath with a snap closure, at $38.49.

Price today$38.49
Est. with code$34.64

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