MyParang Duku Chandong : Resharpened
Channel: UnkerBuzz
Date: 2021-06-19

The resharpening of MyParang Duku Chandong uses KME RPSH Combo Kit with some extra accessories that I have collected over the months and the Garos Paddle strop for final stropping. 

Since Duku Chandong uses 5160 carbon steel I only use 3 KME diamond stones from 300 to 1500 grits:
1- KME Gold Series Coarse - 300 grit Diamond Hone
2- KME Gold Series Fine - 600 grit Diamond Hone
3- KME Gold Series X-Fine - 1500 grit Diamond Hone

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Note: these stones are extra accessories that do not come with the KME RPHS Combo Kit.

I also use the KME Convexing Guide Rod accessory to give the convex edge on MyParang Duku Chandong:

Product Description from KME website:

True radius and convex bevels on KME guided system! The guide rod screws right into any KME stone carrier.

The convexing rod is formed in a smooth uniform curve which results in approximately 5 degrees of angle change from the beginning of each stroke to the end.

This gradual, 5 degree angle change produces beautifully rounded bevels which were previously only possible by free-hand sharpening with sandpaper on a soft backer pad or with belt sanders.

Includes an adjustable stop to prevent the possibility of scratching your blades, and a knurled thumb nut for locking the rod in place in perfect position.

For stropping I use the Garos Red Oak Paddle Strop with red compound that comes with the set.

Paddle Length Overall: 279.4mm (11 7/8")
Brown vegetable tanned cow hide double sided leather strop.
Workable leather area: 206mm x 50.8mm (8 1/8" x 2") and 3.17mm (1/8") thick.
Compund: 3x 1 oz. bars that will put a razor sharp edge on any blade:

White: Fine (cut and polish)
Green: Finer (little cut and more polish)
Red: Finest (polish)
Handmade in the U.S.A.

The KME RPSH Combo Kit is the guided sharpening system that I'm using and has been added with a lot of KME Accessories (more are coming)

R.P.S.H. means Repair, Profile, Sharpen and Hone

Product Description from KME website:

From heavy reprofiling and edge repair to finely honed razor edges - this kit can do it all!

Diamond stones are great for rapid stock removal, bevel profiling, and edge repair. Diamonds are not the best choice for honing and refining edges though.

Ceramics and Arkansas are excellent honing and edge refining stones, but they’re not intended for reprofiling or edge repair.

So we put them together in one combination kit to give you the “best of both worlds”. If you consider yourself sharpening challenged, this kit will change your life!

The KME sharpeners R.P.S.H. Combo Kit includes everything you’ll need to tackle any sharpening job. The XXC-100 git diamond stone makes quick work of reprofiling or restoring damaged or neglected edges even on today’s hardest super-steels. After profiling and restoring your knife’s bevel geometry with the XXC diamond, the 120 and 320 grit aluminum oxide ceramic stones will quickly refine the edge to effortless shaving sharpness and they’ll never belly or need flattening. Finish with the traditional Hard Arkansas stone to hone and refine the edge even further (if you really want to show off). The finished edge produced by just these 4 stones will be well beyond satin in polish and seriously, seriously sharp. Please be careful!

Features the same KME sharpening jig as our Diamond and Deluxe kits which means it’s fully compatible with all KME stones, strops, lapping films, and other accessories if you ever want to experiment. Made in the USA from American parts too!

All KME Precision Knife Sharpening Systems come in a large hard case that is big enough to accommodate the base and as many accessory stones as you want to add. The cases are lined with soft foam in both the base and lid to protect your sharpener and accessories. An additional layer of stiffer foam has cut-outs for the stone carrier, stones, and oil or water bottles and holds everything securely in place when the lid is closed.

New! KME Combo Kit Includes:

• 1- KME Knife Sharpening System Jig
• 1- Large Hardshell Case
• 1- KME Gold Series XX-Coarse Diamond Hone - 100 grit
• 1- Coarse Aluminum oxide ceramic stone - 120 grit
• 1- Medium Aluminum oxide ceramic stone - 320 grit
• 1- Fine Hard Arkansas stone - approx. 1000 grit
• 1- Stop collar
• 1- 1oz Bottle food grade Honing oil
• 1- 12 x 12 Cotton Cleaning Cloth
• 1- Sharpie Marker
• 1- Detailed Instructions

The blade in the video is from MyParang and it's called Duku Chandong.

MyParang Specs and details:
Length: 17" overall.
Material: 10" 5160 carbon steel blade.
Handle: One-piece wood handle with copper bolster.
Sheath: Black nylon belt sheath with MOLLE webbing (INCLUDED) 
Weight: 1.55lbs
Country of Origin: Malaysia