Not sure if this is the right place to post but this forum sees a lot of action. Want a razor edge on my hunting knifes. Cannot use a wet stone well. The triangular carbon and ceramic sharpeners are not creating a razor edge. Any suggestion for cheap easy to use sharpener. and special techniques. Also how long after buying should I replace it as that may be some of my problem. Thanks in advance for any replies
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Won't get any cheaper or easier than this so it's worth a try. https://www.backwoodshome.com/the-coffee-mug-knife-sharpener/
I'd have a hard time not mentioning Lansky sharpening systems, even if they only last 40 years.. 
The new diamond stone set is awesome! The failure of my 40+ year old set was decades of soaking in mineral oil. stone debonded from carrier handle. If you get one, decide if you want portability or stationary use and get the appropriate mount. I generally have a c-clamp mount with the kit, and a stationary mount in the workshop.
The new diamond stone set is awesome! The failure of my 40+ year old set was decades of soaking in mineral oil. stone debonded from carrier handle. If you get one, decide if you want portability or stationary use and get the appropriate mount. I generally have a c-clamp mount with the kit, and a stationary mount in the workshop.Robust Redhorse
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IMHO...
The best knife sharper you can buy now is the Spyderco Sharpmaker.
The best portable knife sharpener is the Lansky Blademedic. You don't really have to do anything with it to maintain it.
With the Sharpmaker, just throw the 2 sets of stones in the dishwasher once a year and you will be good to go for decades.
Unicoi Outfitters in Helen and Clarkesville sells both of them.
The best knife sharper you can buy now is the Spyderco Sharpmaker.
The best portable knife sharpener is the Lansky Blademedic. You don't really have to do anything with it to maintain it.
With the Sharpmaker, just throw the 2 sets of stones in the dishwasher once a year and you will be good to go for decades.
Unicoi Outfitters in Helen and Clarkesville sells both of them.
B. White
Senior Member
Try this one before you spend very much. You don't have much to lose at the price. I've had one about 4-5 years now. My biggest fear was that it would remove too much material, but haven't had that problem. My 40 year old stones are collecting dust.
Gadestroyer74
Banned
Works knife sharpener have had mine for years
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 110v https://a.co/d/91qWyTz
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 110v https://a.co/d/91qWyTz
Big7
The Oracle
You would be better off learning to use stones, steels and ceramic.
The pull through is for cheap fillet and other soft blades. They will ruin a good knife.
Not real expensive but will give many years of service.
The pull through is for cheap fillet and other soft blades. They will ruin a good knife.
Not real expensive but will give many years of service.
Bobby Bigtime
Senior Member
You would do yourself a good service to learn to use a good stone. I have taught dozens of high school students, so it is not difficult just requires some practice. I would recommend a Norton dual grit India stone(oil) it will cost a bit over a 20 dollar bill. The Norton crystalon dual grit stone (also oil) is also a good choice and about the same price range. The India is an aluminum oxide stone and the crystallon is silicon carbide. There are endless other brands of various quality but either of the Norton stone will last you forever. The knives I sharpen on these stones have been accused of being "way too sharp" you may get addicted to stones as I am and have dozens but either of these will do ya. The dmt oval diamond rods are great. Nothing produces a uniform, lasting edge like stones.
fishfryer
frying fish driveler
Correct in all respects
TJay
Senior Member
I have a Spyderco Gauntlet (sticks) and it works quite well. Very simple and effective. Whatever you get I suggest a good leather strop to go with it.
Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
Top of your truck window does a good job too....
As long as you haven't let it get plum dull.Top of your truck window does a good job too....
Yea, like a porcelain rod or the rod out of a high pressure sodium light bulb, it`ll polish an already good edge, but it won`t sharpen a dull knife.
ScLowCountry
Senior Member
Work sharp guided field sharpener. It's inexpensive and diamond. It will sharpen very hard steel quickly. I love mine
trial&error
Senior Member
Take a look at this.
bullethead
Of the hard cast variety
I dont know the model but Smiths had a diamond sharpening hone that was coarse on one side and fine on the other with each side having 20deg ramps to keep the correct angle. One edge of the product had a ceramic rod and the other edge had a piece of leather.
It did a really good job as an all in one.
I have a LOT of various sharpeners and use most of them for different situations but if I had to choose two one would be a 2 sided Diamond hone and a V type set up with ceramic rods.
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It isnt a Smith's. It is the Work Sharp one that ScLowCountry mentioned in post #14.
www.worksharptools.com
It did a really good job as an all in one.
I have a LOT of various sharpeners and use most of them for different situations but if I had to choose two one would be a 2 sided Diamond hone and a V type set up with ceramic rods.
Edited To Add:
It isnt a Smith's. It is the Work Sharp one that ScLowCountry mentioned in post #14.
Guided Field Sharpener - Work Sharp Sharpeners
The Guided Field Sharpener is a complete sharpening solution for field, home or shop use. It is the first angle guided, 5 stage sharpening solution designed for sportsmen who need a complete, robust and compact field sharpening solution.
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Bobby Bigtime
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There are so many grinds ,that is why I like stones because you sharpen by the "feel" of the angle.it is important to maintain the angle of the edge to optimize the sharpness.some of the sharpeners that set a particular angle for you are great providing your edge matches their guide(like the lansky system)if not, you end up reprofiling your edge by using an angle that is"close"to the profile. Once you master the "feel" you don't have to settle for "close"
Stevie Ray
Senior Member
I've mostly used stones over the years but about a year ago I bought a Work Sharp Precision Adjust sharpener and I like it a lot, I use my iPhone with a level app to get the correct angle of the sharpener for whatever knife I am sharpening and it sharpens at consistent angles every time.
It's great on knives up to about 6" or shorter but doesn't work on larger knives very well but overall I am super happy with it.
www.worksharptools.com
It's great on knives up to about 6" or shorter but doesn't work on larger knives very well but overall I am super happy with it.
Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener™
The Work Sharp® Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener™ is an angle guided, 3-sided abrasive jig-and-clamp style sharpener that makes manual sharpening faster, easier and more precise than ever.
www.worksharptools.com
