Posted: 10/23/2011 11:12:42 PM EDT
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I'm pretty good with a sharpening stone but I've never been good enough to get a perfect shaving edge by hand
I just got one of the cheap walmart sharpeners (like the lansky) with the clamp, stones, and guide rods and I have been going crazy putting shaving edges on even the shittiest of blades! these things look factory sharpened. I would like something with a little more variance with a super rough stone for the really dull blades and the ones that need reshaped and a super fine one for that perfect finish. I am now looking at the lansky sharpeners. (the big sets) please post your experience with these sharpeners. |
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Lanskys rock.
I can use a stone free-hand, but if I need to re-contour an edge I use the Lansky. Use tools to get to a good known edge, then free-hand to maintain. When that stops working, get the Lansky back out. They are worth their weight in silver, at least. ETA: For a gauge of my skill, I hone my own straight razors and sharpen for my friends. A Lansky is still a great tool. |
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I suspect the standard 5 stone set would be just fine
This looks like the one I need |
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Research the concept of a compound edge. It really works. |
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I have the 5-stone set that I expanded with an X-fine and an X-coarse.
What you really need is the base or C-clamp accessory. I loaned the kit to a friend and the fuckwad dished out my Med. stone trying to grind out a nick. So I had to replace that. I didn't have the X-coarse stone at that time but the Coarse would have done a much better job of it. |
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Research the concept of a compound edge. It really works. This, micro bevels on all my Japanese chisels. 
Though I use water stones and a jig to hold my chisels for that. I also use the 5 stone Lansky set for knives and such but still put a micro bevel on those where razor sharp just isn't enough. |
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Forget the lansky. http://www.edgeproinc.com/ Their cheap sharpener is miles ahead and the pro model will make you wonder what you were doing before. Fook, I were beat by E-Mag.... . |