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Posted: 1/30/2005 8:40:23 PM EDT
| I am not experienced at using a stone, so I need something that I can actually run the blade through, and if possbile something that will also sharpen the serrated portion. I have a SOG Trident with a Tiger Stripe TiNi blade. I also have an old Gerber LMF that needs a good edge put back on it. Any help would be great! |
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twonami, it takes some practice. For a truly sharp knife you must have the same degree of bevel on each side of the blade. 20 degrees on each side works pretty well. Too much angle and the edge can be weakened, although sharpness will increase. Too little and the edge will be strong, but the knife can never be made truly sharp. The Spyderco Sharpmaker takes the guesswork out of it for the beginner and creates a perfect 20 degree bevel. |
| Bought mine from these guys they had the best price by a long shot and the shipment was prompt. |
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The best in common use? As far as I know, that would be the Edge Pro - a truly excellent tool, if you buy it with the full range of stones. Very easy to use, doesn't require a particularly steady hand, doesn't cause rounding of the tip. Most importantly to me, it allows you to set any angle you want on the blade, without being restricted to a couple fixed angles. I went cheap and got the "Apex" model - well worth it, and it packs up well, too, even with the extra stones. I actually sharpen over a chemical-proof "placemat" I bought for cleaning firearms, and use a baking dish to one side for when I dribble water on the stone (which I like to do frequently) - this keeps the mess to a minimum. Not so good for serrations unless they're chisel ground, and then you're still sharpening the "back" (non-serrated portion) unless you attach a triangle rod to the system. Note: If you don't know the marker trick, it's using a magic marker to darken the edge itself, and then you try a couple light passes with your sharpener. If the black is entirely gone, you have the angle. If only the black near the spine is gone, you're at too shallow an angle - if only the black at the very edge itself is gone, you're either at too steep an angle, or are adding a new bevel. |
These work great www.knivesplus.com/lansky-knife-sharpener-lk-lkdmd.html You can't hardly screw up a knife and you can always get them shaving sharp. |
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Tag - gonna try something. ETA: Cool, it worked. I had no idea I could scan 'things'. Live and learn. Anway...I bought my Lansky set in 1988 or so. The order form in the box says, "copyright 1987." And I had it when I went overseas in 1990. This is the original red coarse stone that came with the set. Guess I got my monies worth from it, eh? Think I'm on my third or fourth coarse and medium stones.  For my work knife, which I use for stripping wire, cutting the tape on bundles of EMT, opening boxes, etc, I use the 25 degree hole and I only sharpen with the medium stone. It gives me a great working edge and lasts long enough. I think the Lansky is the best. I've read some complaints on other knife forums by folks who say the Lansky removes too much metal, etc. The thing works for me, it works very well. I'll continue to use it regardless of what others say. |
That's what I use, with the optional mount clamped to my workbench. |
+1 I use mine for all my knives. Spend the extra $$ and get the diamond stones,,,they are definitely worth it! |
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