AccuSharp? Decent edge?

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darthsoaker

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I saw the AccuSharp at Ace hardware a bit ago and when I look it up on the forums there have been some really mixed reviews. I want to know how well it works. The knives I would sharpen with it are a Victoinox Recruit, Leatherman squirt and various knives and multi-tools at that price range.

Please don't say "Learn to sharpen knives the real way." I am learning, I've been practiceing on throw-away knives. Since I'm not that good yet, I would like to get a cheap, effective way to sharpen my knives.
 
What is the price range your looking at?

As for the AccuSharp, I'd skip it and similiar implements. They don't really get a knife that sharp in my experience, usually more of a ragged edge or simply realign the old edge.

Hate to sound like a recording, but the investment in a Spyderco Sharpmaker system seems to be better in the long run. $40 now versus $10-$15 at a time in increments.

But, I do carry an old Gatco X type sharpener (can't recall the model). Fine and medium ceramic rods (small diameter and short). Not great, but will do when needed.
 
orthogonal1 said:
What is the price range your looking at?

As for the AccuSharp, I'd skip it and similiar implements. They don't really get a knife that sharp in my experience, usually more of a ragged edge or simply realign the old edge.

Hate to sound like a recording, but the investment in a Spyderco Sharpmaker system seems to be better in the long run. $40 now versus $10-$15 at a time in increments.

But, I do carry an old Gatco X type sharpener (can't recall the model). Fine and medium ceramic rods (small diameter and short). Not great, but will do when needed.
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I agree 100%. I bought all kinds of little gadgets, but the first time I got a knife truly sharp was when I bought my sharpmaker. It is an almost fool proof system for getiing knives really sharp, with a very small learning curve. Once I figured out how to get rid of burrs I have had excellent results.
 
I have an accusharp....and it got my mark ii shaving sharp....but I do prefer the ceramic rods....u don't need it by spyderco...nust get a cheap ceramic sharpener...that should work...I paid 25 for mine...
 
I just bought an Accusharp at Ace hardware for $8.88, it brought my BM mini presidio back to razor sharpness in about 30 seconds, then I touched it up with an Arkansas stone. I went around the house and must have sharpened 20 knives today in under an hour. Best $8.88 I ever spent, in fact I'm going back for a couple more, one in the kitchen, garage and trailer.
 
Gunmike, what is the best way to get rid of burrs with the sharpmaker? Ive had one for some time but I hardly ever use it, maybe once every couple months to touch up serrations. What technique do you use for burr removal with it?
 
MikeMade™;4192153 said:
Gunmike, what is the best way to get rid of burrs with the sharpmaker? Ive had one for some time but I hardly ever use it, maybe once every couple months to touch up serrations. What technique do you use for burr removal with it?
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I use Jeff Clark's method of raising the angle slightly and using very light pressure to remove the burr. If you are using microbevels you will have less burring. I recommend getting a lighted microscope, or at least a 10X loupe and good lighting, to check for burrs, which will show up a bright reflections as you look at the edge. You can also tell there is a burr if it shaves good on one side on hardly at all on the other side. I also recently started using Spyderco Benchstones leaned against the sharpmaker as an angle guide, and with light pressure and the larger contact area of the benchstones I have had a lot less burring than I used to get.
 
The only thing I will use the Accusharp on is tools and machetes, or a badly damaged edge. It is a blade ripper and is good at what it does, but not for quality knives IMHO. MV out!
 
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