Sharpener recommendations, please, for a hoof knife

[Tiddlypom]

My trusty hoof knife which is used for trimming rag ends of frog etc is getting rather blunt. Apparently I am supposed to use a sharpener regularly on it, oops .

Any recommendations for a suitable sharpening tool, please?

It’s a double S hoof knife, like so.

 

[Jambarissa]

I have this
Antidious Hoof Knife Sharpener, 5 inch Farrier tool Honing Rod with Diamond Coated to Keep Hoof Knives and Cutting Instruments Sharp Black https://amzn.eu/d/icHyaQQ

I don't really know what I'm doing but it seems to work.

 

[Highmileagecob]

A small carborundum stone might work. My trimmer has a file type sharpener which is round - like half a riding crop shaped. Possibly like the one above.

 

[Shooting Star]

A Swiss istor sharpener for the main blade and one of these for the hook https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08JPMZHVW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Northern Hare]

If you have access to a Dremel multi power tool, there's a fantastic blade sharpener attachment available for that - use with safety glasses obviously.

 

[paddy555]

I think you are expected to sharpen it pretty often.

you could use something like this or go onto farrier supplies sites and you will find endless variations.

FP Sharpener - Equine Podiatry Supplies

High quality knife sharpener made of solid steel and diamond coated with plastic handle.

www.equinepodiatrysupplies.co.uk

I tried the blade sharpener in the dremel and wasn't successful for mine.
Don't forget to get the burrs off the back of the blade

If you look on utube there are lots of hoof knife sharpening videos. Give you hours of fun

I have an excellent sharpener, he's called "you sharpen my knives and I'll trim your horse"

 

[Landcruiser]

I have this one. Does the job

Diamond All-in-One Sharpener - Equine Podiatry Supplies

Sharpen every tool you own! Designed for deburring and sharpening farriers tools – and more! Use for straight and curved hoof knives , loop knives, nippers and every other tool you own. Tapered sharpening rod for curved blades Removable sharpening blades for straight blades Two ceramic slots for...

www.equinepodiatrysupplies.co.uk

 

[Tiddlypom]

Thanks for all of the suggestions, folks . I am currently on the Equine Podiatry Supplies website juggling which of your suggested option(s) to put in my shopping basket .

 

[Tiddlypom]

I have this one. Does the job

Diamond All-in-One Sharpener - Equine Podiatry Supplies

Sharpen every tool you own! Designed for deburring and sharpening farriers tools – and more! Use for straight and curved hoof knives , loop knives, nippers and every other tool you own. Tapered sharpening rod for curved blades Removable sharpening blades for straight blades Two ceramic slots for...

www.equinepodiatrysupplies.co.uk

I messaged equine podiatry supplies and they recommended getting the diamond all-in-one . Order placed, including other bits and bobs.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Update.

I am very pleased with my Diamond all in one sharpener. My hoof knives have never been so sharp, I need to be very careful when handling them now, plus my kitchen vegetable knife is also now rejuvenated .

It’s something of a Swiss Army knife of sharpeners, but all the features seem to be there for a reason.

There’s a useful you tube video on how to use it, hope the link works.