Posted: 4/15/2008 2:29:19 PM EDT
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So I've got a shit pot full of knifes, all are good quality but for the life of me I can not restore a factory sharp edge. Not to good with wet stones and the chef magic has not lived up to the hype, any inputs on a good solid sharpening system that even I can use would be greatly appreciated. Pluckmaster |
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The Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker 180% +2 I don't care how sharpen-stupid you are, this thing works miracles. Anyone, and I mean anyone can put a hair shaving edge on a good blade in about five minutes. It includes two levels of stone, I think one more may be available but not needed IMO. It also gives you the option of a work edge, fine edge or better off a back beveled edge which gives you the best of both worlds. I'm not shittin you, if you don't like it I'll pay for it. And no, I have no affiliation with Spyderco, in fact I don't even own one. Just extremely satisfied with the sharpener. |
+1. After many years of using oilstones, then futzing with a Lansky-type system, and experimenting with emery paper over a mouse pad, I finally got a Spyderco Sharpmaker. I used to be able to get my knives sharp. I can now get them HOLY SHIT sharp. |
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No matter how good the tool is, the person behind it can still screw things up. I suggest this book: The Razor Edge Book of Sharpening The cover of the book features the author, with a full beard, shaving with a DOUBLE-BITTED LOGGING AXE!! That's puttin' your face where your money is. I'd say he knows something about the subject. Be ready to un-learn a LOT of what you've been taught in the past. I'm VERY serious: After reading this book and comprehending the contents, you'll be able to put a good edge on a rusty barn door hinge. |
I just got a sharpmaker. Put the edge back on my g/f's never been sharpened kitchen knives in an evening. It's pretty idiot proof. |
I bought one of these too. Freakin' awesome, and I'd never sharpened a knife before in my life. I had it down in fifteen minutes after watching the how-to video. |
That is all the info you need. Get the set with 5 stones. (ex coarse, coarse, med, fine, ex fine) Anything that can make a better than factory edge on a benchmade is the bees knees. With a thicker blade, I use the 30' angle and touch the edge up with the fine stone once a week. |