489 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/sharpening Traffic & Engagement r/sharpening Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/sharpening Most Active Times When r/sharpening Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/sharpening Flair Performance r/sharpening Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 157 (73.0%) | 16 |
| Showcase | 45 (20.9%) | 66 |
| New gear | 13 (6.0%) | 32 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/sharpening Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sharpening
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sharpening | 68 (13.9%) | 27 | 15 |
| knife | 57 (11.7%) | 14 | 15 |
| stone | 44 (9.0%) | 22 | 12 |
| stones | 33 (6.8%) | 17 | 15 |
| sharpen | 23 (4.7%) | 31 | 23 |
| first | 23 (4.7%) | 34 | 11 |
| edge | 22 (4.5%) | 30 | 12 |
| sharp | 21 (4.3%) | 48 | 20 |
| grit | 17 (3.5%) | 13 | 17 |
| help | 17 (3.5%) | 6 | 11 |
r/sharpening Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sharpening
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 6 |
r/sharpening Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sharpening
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Its time to show off your sharpening skills!
What am i doing wrong ?
Rookie here 😅 These fixed angle systems are awesome.
3D printed Sharp Angel
This axe is sharp
Stones broke during a move
What is your favourite steel to sharpen?
Just a moment of appreciation
Ancient Viking Sword and Whetstones
Kyohei shindo first sharpen
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Its time to show off your sharpening skills! | 732 | 55 | image | Jul 7 |
| What am i doing wrong ? | 522 | 156 | image | Jul 14 |
| Rookie here 😅 These fixed angle systems are awesome. | 498 | 97 | image | Jul 18 |
| 3D printed Sharp Angel | 436 | 57 | image | Jul 26 |
| This axe is sharp | 415 | 103 | image | Jul 23 |
| Stones broke during a move | 249 | 80 | image | Jul 1 |
| What is your favourite steel to sharpen? | 222 | 81 | image | Jul 16 |
| Just a moment of appreciation | 201 | 31 | image | Jun 30 |
| Ancient Viking Sword and Whetstones | 187 | 8 | image | Jul 11 |
| Kyohei shindo first sharpen | 178 | 21 | image | Jul 29 |
r/sharpening Audience Overlap r/sharpening Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/sharpening FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sharpening
What's the best time to post on r/sharpening?
Based on posting volume, r/sharpening is most active on Wednesdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sharpening?
r/sharpening averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sharpening get?
Posts on r/sharpening average about 25 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sharpening get most?
On r/sharpening, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts