396 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (61%).
r/sharpening Traffic & Engagement r/sharpening Traffic & Engagement
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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
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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 | 148 (77.1%) | 19 |
| Showcase | 31 (16.1%) | 69 |
| New gear | 13 (6.8%) | 39 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 71 (17.9%) | 24 | 17 |
| knife | 46 (11.6%) | 24 | 20 |
| stones | 41 (10.3%) | 7 | 14 |
| stone | 25 (6.3%) | 11 | 6 |
| diamond | 21 (5.3%) | 4 | 7 |
| first | 16 (4.0%) | 46 | 19 |
| edge | 16 (4.0%) | 38 | 13 |
| blade | 15 (3.8%) | 19 | 8 |
| sharpener | 14 (3.5%) | 37 | 25 |
| angle | 14 (3.5%) | 6 | 12 |
r/sharpening Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sharpening
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 4 |
r/sharpening Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sharpening
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Another video but now with sharpness test
Help, I’m pissed off
No One Will Admit to the Damage, can it be Saved?
Sharpening a Osborne 940 on the Hapstone RS
Bought this for a dollar!
Alright ya filthy animals, how'd I do?
How to get rid of the annoying sticky surface????
Put a Benchmade on the Tormek this morning
Is this move for first sharpener?
Am I married to Jackie Kennedy?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another video but now with sharpness test | 536 | 66 | image | Sep 29 |
| Help, I’m pissed off | 532 | 109 | image | Sep 6 |
| No One Will Admit to the Damage, can it be Saved? | 516 | 309 | image | Sep 12 |
| Sharpening a Osborne 940 on the Hapstone RS | 437 | 55 | image | Sep 24 |
| Bought this for a dollar! | 402 | 78 | image | Sep 28 |
| Alright ya filthy animals, how'd I do? | 284 | 32 | image | Sep 27 |
| How to get rid of the annoying sticky surface???? | 232 | 95 | image | Sep 13 |
| Put a Benchmade on the Tormek this morning | 229 | 41 | image | Sep 24 |
| Is this move for first sharpener? | 221 | 76 | image | Sep 5 |
| Am I married to Jackie Kennedy? | 210 | 64 | image | Sep 6 |
r/sharpening Audience Overlap r/sharpening Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 7 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 13 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 27 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sharpening get most?
On r/sharpening, most posts are image posts (61%)