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Posted: 7/31/2017 3:45:59 AM EST
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I have a Lansky and it does a good job but you do have to pay attention to what you're doing. It will hold the proper angle and put a razor sharp edge on your knife.
Like any other system you will get better at it the more you use it and learn the ins and outs of how to use it best. Buy a used one off of eBay, you can usually get them at a good price. Plus you might be able to get one with extra stones... My other one is a Ken Onion Worksharp, probably one of the best powered sharpeners that you can buy. It comes with a few different belts but you can buy more and better ones. You can even get a belt to strop blades also. The KO edition has an adaptor on it with different angles built in. Follow the instructions and you'll have a razor sharp blade in a few minutes. Again, look on eBay or Amazon for the best prices. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 5:50:52 AM EST
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Check out the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I've been using one for years and while there may be better systems (Wicked Edge for ex) the Sharpmaker is good enough to where it isn't worth it for me to upgrade. I was using a Lansky before but it was a pain in the ass and would ruin a tip if not careful.
Spyderco Sharpmaker. You can get a razor edge in less than 5 minutes with this system. I bought the optional ultra fine stones which will give you a scary sharp edge. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 6:39:45 AM EST
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I have a Lansky and it does a good job but you do have to pay attention to what you're doing. It will hold the proper angle and put a razor sharp edge on your knife. Like any other system you will get better at it the more you use it and learn the ins and outs of how to use it best. Buy a used one off of eBay, you can usually get them at a good price. Plus you might be able to get one with extra stones... My other one is a Ken Onion Worksharp, probably one of the best powered sharpeners that you can buy. It comes with a few different belts but you can buy more and better ones. You can even get a belt to strop blades also. The KO edition has an adaptor on it with different angles built in. Follow the instructions and you'll have a razor sharp blade in a few minutes. Again, look on eBay or Amazon for the best prices. My kitchen knives get lansky, my oit door blades the ken onion. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 11:03:18 AM EST
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Check out the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I've been using one for years and while there may be better systems (Wicked Edge for ex) the Sharpmaker is good enough to where it isn't worth it for me to upgrade. I was using a Lansky before but it was a pain in the ass and would ruin a tip if not careful. Spyderco Sharpmaker. You can get a razor edge in less than 5 minutes with this system. I bought the optional ultra fine stones which will give you a scary sharp edge. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 12:42:41 PM EST
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I ordered the spyderco. Seems to have a good reviews and looks easy to use.
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Posted: 7/31/2017 6:10:28 PM EST
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How much are you willing to spend?
> $100. Lansky. <400. Edge pro. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 6:12:03 PM EST
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How much are you willing to spend? > $100. Lansky. <400. Edge pro. I might have been willing to spend a little more than 100 if I felt that was the best choice. For now I bought the sypderco for $ 60 I'll see how that does. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 6:30:45 PM EST
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Depending on which system you buy, the Lansky starts at $25 and the Work Sharp starts at $50.
That's on Amazon, basic kits to get you started and you can add on from there. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 7:04:13 PM EST
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Tormek T8 if you can afford one.
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Posted: 8/1/2017 9:18:35 PM EST
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I ordered the spyderco. Seems to have a good reviews and looks easy to use. On almost all my other knives I use Shapton glass stones, with a Bester #1200 in the mix. |
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Posted: 8/2/2017 11:05:36 AM EST
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Check out the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I've been using one for years and while there may be better systems (Wicked Edge for ex) the Sharpmaker is good enough to where it isn't worth it for me to upgrade. I was using a Lansky before but it was a pain in the ass and would ruin a tip if not careful. Spyderco Sharpmaker. You can get a razor edge in less than 5 minutes with this system. I bought the optional ultra fine stones which will give you a scary sharp edge. I bought a wooden box on Amazon to hold the Sharpmaker, the extra rods, an eraser to clean the rods, a bottle of light oil, a tube of blue Loctite, and a multi torx tool to be my total knife maintenance kit. |
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Posted: 8/2/2017 8:52:45 PM EST
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i went with the lansky and some additional stones and leather strop for it.
gets the knives nice and sharp, almost a mirror finish but i dont care too much for the final finish, as long as they cut good then im happy. |
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Posted: 8/2/2017 11:08:25 PM EST
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Highly recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 9:46:07 PM EST
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Check out YouTube for videos on the sharpmaker.
The one thing that helped me the most was to mount the sharpmaker down to a piece of counter top. That way I can use both hands on the knife. Good luck and stick with it. |
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Posted: 8/10/2017 3:37:33 PM EST
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i went with the lansky and some additional stones and leather strop for it. gets the knives nice and sharp, almost a mirror finish but i dont care too much for the final finish, as long as they cut good then im happy. 
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Posted: 8/10/2017 3:51:59 PM EST
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Another vote for the sharpmaker. Simple and easy to use.
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Posted: 8/11/2017 6:55:29 AM EST
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I have an EdgePro Apex 4 with all of the accoutrements. It sits in cupboard in it's bag. I use a Sharpmaker.
I find the EdgePro difficult to use, especially when having to use it with my left hand. I have not gotten an impressive edge off of it. Maybe I just don't know what I'm doing. For keeping an edge sharp, the Spyderco Sharpmaker is exceptional. For fixing chips in the edge, or an edge that is highly damaged, I no longer piss with them and send them to Josh at Razor Edge Knives and have him sharpen them on a belt for about $6 a blade. |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 7:39:50 AM EST
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Worksharp
It is scary fast for getting a decent edge. If you really want to get that last little bit, get a strop and work it a little bit and you can shave with your blade. |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 9:20:07 AM EST
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I have an EdgePro Apex 4 with all of the accoutrements. It sits in cupboard in it's bag. I use a Sharpmaker. I find the EdgePro difficult to use, especially when having to use it with my left hand. I have not gotten an impressive edge off of it. Maybe I just don't know what I'm doing. For keeping an edge sharp, the Spyderco Sharpmaker is exceptional. For fixing chips in the edge, or an edge that is highly damaged, I no longer piss with them and send them to Josh at Razor Edge Knives and have him sharpen them on a belt for about $6 a blade. |
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Posted: 8/13/2017 7:24:24 PM EST
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Posted: 8/14/2017 9:00:31 PM EST
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Check out YouTube for videos on the sharpmaker. The one thing that helped me the most was to mount the sharpmaker down to a piece of counter top. That way I can use both hands on the knife. Good luck and stick with it. |
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Posted: 8/14/2017 9:01:13 PM EST
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I am very happy with the spyderco sharpmaker so far. Used it on several knives with good results for a beginner. Thanks.
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Posted: 8/19/2017 5:18:57 PM EST
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I have a Wicked Edge with lots of upgrades. My cousin and two coworkers have Ken Onion Worksharp. I seldom use mine it is so slow, even though mine makes the better more refined edge, because they can do 10 knives in the time it takes me to do one. Lol at Lansky, my dad had one. Not in same league for finished product or speed as others. I say get the Ken Onion Worksharp and and some extra hanging strops for maintenance each use.
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Posted: 8/19/2017 7:15:22 PM EST
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Why the need to use both hands ? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Check out YouTube for videos on the sharpmaker. The one thing that helped me the most was to mount the sharpmaker down to a piece of counter top. That way I can use both hands on the knife. Good luck and stick with it. With one hand (either one) I tended to tilt the knife and it wobbled slightly as I drew the knife back. With both hands holding the knife I achieved much better results. As a side note I just found out Wicked Edge is making a new sharpening system called the Wicked Edge Go. It would be worth checking out IMO.  Wicked Edge - GO - WE50 - Introduction |
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Posted: 8/20/2017 6:55:26 AM EST
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Spyderco sharpmaker is what I have use for years
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Posted: 8/20/2017 7:26:03 PM EST
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I have a Wicked Edge, Edge Pro, Work Sharp (Ken Onion), Sharpmaker and a few others. My favorite set up is a Marbels stone and a strop. If I have to re profile I'll use the Wicked Edge, but 90% of the time just the strop works to keep my knives shaving sharp.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 12:41:17 AM EST
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Spyderco sharpmaker with the ultra fine stones. Easy to use, and it gives you wicked edge. I've seen them go for as low as $60. You need to buy the ultra fine stones separate though.
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Posted: 8/28/2017 11:32:49 PM EST
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Spyderco sharpmaker with the ultra fine stones. Easy to use, and it gives you wicked edge. I've seen them go for as low as $60. You need to buy the ultra fine stones separate though. |
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Posted: 8/29/2017 12:13:23 AM EST
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Samurai Shark
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Posted: 8/29/2017 12:14:55 AM EST
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Lansky is the real answer, just be OCD with the setup!
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Posted: 8/29/2017 3:50:37 AM EST
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I use the EdgePro and it's as simple as can be to get a edge you can shave with and that is no exaggeration.Several people in this post said they had a hard time using theirs and the only thing I can imagine is that they are not holding the knife steady when they lay it on the base and begin sharpening thus constantly changing the angle.I solved that problem by getting 2 little super magnets from Home Depot and gluing them to the underside of the base and now my knife blade stays rock steady as I sharpen it.
I had the Sharpmaker years ago and never got close to the edge I can get with the EdgePro. |
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Posted: 8/29/2017 5:16:07 AM EST
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Been using the Edge Pro for years....been easy to maintain edge geometry and keep my knives sharp.
Edge Pro |
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Posted: 8/29/2017 7:04:09 AM EST
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For some reason I didn't get along with the sharpmaker.
I just prefer old fashioned stones I guess. One trick for using stones etc. is to color in the edge of the blade with a black marker. Then after a pass or two you can see exactly the angle you are holding it at. I also use a nice leather strop to finish it off. |
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Posted: 8/29/2017 8:11:00 AM EST
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Buy a good set of stones and learn how to use them. The other contraptions are training-wheels, gadgets. Do they work, yeah but sharpening a knife correctly
is a skillset you can't leave at home. Once you learn how to sharpen a knife, really learn, you can sharpen one on a lot of things you can find in most environments. I've been hand sharpening knives for 30 years and can put a razor edge on most knives with a set of stones and a piece of leather. A strop stick with a little bit of rouge is a great tool to finishing up an edge. |
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Posted: 8/29/2017 11:19:45 AM EST
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Buy a good set of stones and learn how to use them. The other contraptions are training-wheels, gadgets. Do they work, yeah but sharpening a knife correctly is a skillset you can't leave at home. Once you learn how to sharpen a knife, really learn, you can sharpen one on a lot of things you can find in most environments. I've been hand sharpening knives for 30 years and can put a razor edge on most knives with a set of stones and a piece of leather. A strop stick with a little bit of rouge is a great tool to finishing up an edge. |
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Posted: 8/29/2017 11:52:32 AM EST
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Edge Pro (Apex) for Kitchen and large knives. Sharpmaker for small.
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Posted: 8/29/2017 9:07:49 PM EST
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That was my original plan but I wasn't having much luck with a stone. I am afraid I was having a hard time maintaining a constant angle. Any suggestions ? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Buy a good set of stones and learn how to use them. The other contraptions are training-wheels, gadgets. Do they work, yeah but sharpening a knife correctly is a skillset you can't leave at home. Once you learn how to sharpen a knife, really learn, you can sharpen one on a lot of things you can find in most environments. I've been hand sharpening knives for 30 years and can put a razor edge on most knives with a set of stones and a piece of leather. A strop stick with a little bit of rouge is a great tool to finishing up an edge. Even re color the edge every time if it helps. Eventually u will get the hang of it. |
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Posted: 8/30/2017 10:21:10 AM EST
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Are you talking about the diamond stones ? It comes with two sets already, not sure what you mean by ultra fine stones. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Spyderco sharpmaker with the ultra fine stones. Easy to use, and it gives you wicked edge. I've seen them go for as low as $60. You need to buy the ultra fine stones separate though. Both are available as add on options for the Sharpmaker, but there's no provision for storing the extra rods. (It comes with medium & fine rods) "This ultra-fine-grit accessory stone fits the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker base and puts an exceptionally fine scratch pattern on your edge for hair-popping sharpness." https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/204UF1/Tri-Angle-Stone-Ultra-Fine/225 "These accessory diamond-impregnated steel triangles fit your Tri-Angle Sharpmaker base and are ideal for re-profiling edges, putting edges on exceptionally dull knives, and sharpening ultra-hard blade steels. " https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/204D/Tri-Angle-Stones-Diamond/79 |
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Posted: 8/30/2017 6:33:01 PM EST
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I have the work sharp it is super simple and puts a great edge on your blade.
Work Sharp WSKTS Knife and Tool Sharpener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IT5F14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aQ0PzbFSA98M9 I will say that since I owned for a year or so now I wish I bought the Keith Onion one now. |
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Posted: 8/31/2017 10:55:34 AM EST
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I just found that I was better at holding the knife verticality using both hands. With one hand (either one) I tended to tilt the knife and it wobbled slightly as I drew the knife back. With both hands holding the knife I achieved much better results. As a side note I just found out Wicked Edge is making a new sharpening system called the Wicked Edge Go. It would be worth checking out IMO.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdhgRDwFB_M |
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Posted: 8/31/2017 11:45:10 PM EST
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Honestly grab a cheaper knife and color the edge with a sharpie or other marker. Lightly try and sharpen it just one or two passes. Where the marker gets removed will show you the angle you are holding it at. Adjust your angle accordingly and continue. Even re color the edge every time if it helps. Eventually u will get the hang of it. |
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Posted: 8/31/2017 11:45:42 PM EST
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The diamond stones are the opposite of the ultra fine stones. Both are available as add on options for the Sharpmaker, but there's no provision for storing the extra rods. (It comes with medium & fine rods) "This ultra-fine-grit accessory stone fits the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker base and puts an exceptionally fine scratch pattern on your edge for hair-popping sharpness." https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/204UF1/Tri-Angle-Stone-Ultra-Fine/225 "These accessory diamond-impregnated steel triangles fit your Tri-Angle Sharpmaker base and are ideal for re-profiling edges, putting edges on exceptionally dull knives, and sharpening ultra-hard blade steels. " https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/204D/Tri-Angle-Stones-Diamond/79 Do you have the diamond ones as well? I am tempted to order that too. |
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Posted: 9/1/2017 11:00:39 AM EST
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I ordered an ultra fine stone to try it out. Do you have the diamond ones as well? I am tempted to order that too. Note: The ultra fine stones come individually, and you would normally buy two for the Sharpmaker. The Diamond Stones come in pairs. Extra note: As far as anyone can tell, the Cubic Boron Nitride stones serve the same role as the diamond stones, and nobody can quite explain why they exist in parallel to the diamond stones. |
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Posted: 9/1/2017 11:07:25 AM EST
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Worksharp It is scary fast for getting a decent edge. If you really want to get that last little bit, get a strop and work it a little bit and you can shave with your blade. 
The leather strop belt is great for finishing up an edge on kitchen knives etc. |
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Posted: 9/1/2017 11:35:51 AM EST
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I have a Lansky and it does a good job but you do have to pay attention to what you're doing. It will hold the proper angle and put a razor sharp edge on your knife. Like any other system you will get better at it the more you use it and learn the ins and outs of how to use it best. Buy a used one off of eBay, you can usually get them at a good price. Plus you might be able to get one with extra stones... My other one is a Ken Onion Worksharp, probably one of the best powered sharpeners that you can buy. It comes with a few different belts but you can buy more and better ones. You can even get a belt to strop blades also. The KO edition has an adaptor on it with different angles built in. Follow the instructions and you'll have a razor sharp blade in a few minutes. Again, look on eBay or Amazon for the best prices. |
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Posted: 9/1/2017 11:44:47 AM EST
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SharpMaker..
Damm near IDGIT proof. Durable And it works |
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Posted: 9/1/2017 12:07:48 PM EST
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I have a KO Worksharp and a Sharpmaker. I much much prefer the Worksharp. The Sharpmaker got blades sharp but it was sooo slow. I keep the fine belt on the sharpmaker and one or two swipes gets my knives sharp again vs a million strokes on the stones. Even a super dull blade only takes a few minutes to sharpen. I use micro-abrasive films on a granite surface plate for wood working tools and while it does get chisels and irons surgical sharp it's also a pain in the ass.
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Posted: 9/1/2017 12:13:21 PM EST
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Lansky. I made a jig for mine and that is huge benefit.
I have a WS, will scratch your blades, won't get all the way to the hilt. It will get your knife sharp but can take to much metal. |
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Posted: 9/2/2017 7:24:12 PM EST
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Sharpmaker!
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Posted: 9/22/2017 11:02:58 AM EST
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... Ken Onion Worksharp, probably one of the best powered sharpeners that you can buy. It comes with a few different belts but you can buy more and better ones. You can even get a belt to strop blades also. The KO edition has an adaptor on it with different angles built in. Follow the instructions and you'll have a razor sharp blade in a few minutes. |
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