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DeathMetal
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Posted: 7/2/2012 3:00:54 PM
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I am horrible when it comes to sharpening a blade with a flat stone so I'm looking into a sharpening system like the Spyderco Sharpmaker or the Lansky systems. Anyone have a preference or suggestions?

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Posted: 7/2/2012 3:39:41 PM
I have this lansky and like it a lot - no brainer about keeping the right anle and consistent stroke

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Posted: 7/2/2012 6:30:17 PM
I bought the Spyderco sharpening system a few months back and have to say that it is the best thing I have ever used....got it from here Spyderco SharpMaker, watch the DVD that comes with it and every knife in your house will dry shave in no time.
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Posted: 7/2/2012 7:32:56 PM
I also bought the Sharpmaker a few months ago and love it. Picked it up from a dealer on ebay for just over $50 shipped. I am still pretty new to sharpening my own knives, after i got the Sharpmaker i was able to get a hair shaving edge on my first try. I have since sharpened all of my knives including a few that still had the factory edge.

The only complaints i ever see about it is it takes a very long time to reprofile a blade and if you are not careful you can ruin the tip of a knife.
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Posted: 7/2/2012 9:36:01 PM
I've had good luck with the Sharpmaker.
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Posted: 7/2/2012 9:39:44 PM
It's pricey but the wicked edge system is without question the most repeatable and idiot proof way to achieve mirror finished RAZOR sharp blades. Warning it is pricy
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Posted: 7/4/2012 9:27:29 AM
I have good results with the DMT Aligner. It's like a Lansky but I like the way it works better.

I haven't had good luck with my Sharpmaker. I've watched the videos. I just need to practice I guess.
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