Accusharp Sharpeners

[LeeBo337]

I've been using an Accusharp knife sharpener at the referal of several friends. I'll admit it seems to do one heckuva job.

However, I've noticed in various E-Mails that Spyderco Sharpmaker is often mentioned.

Which is better? Which sharpener do you recommend?

(If there is a more appropriate subforum, please notify.)

 

[Paracelsus]

I have never heard of the Accusharp knife sharpener. Folks here RAVE about the Spyderco Sharpmaker 204. It's by far the most popular simple, and cost effective sharpening system around. Of course, you could just learn to sharpen freehand if you practice daily for a few months

This is the right place for sharpening questions. You might enjoy reading the FAQs section here at BFC for all sorts of useful knife information: Knife Articles on sharpening, steels, edge geometry, and more

Paracelsus

[This message has been edited by Paracelsus (edited 11-26-2000).]

 

[Paracelsus]

I just looked up your Accusharp thing on the web. Throw it away. Never use it on a good knife again. Those things take too much metal off, and produce a coarse edge that you can not adjust.

With the sharpmaker, you can apply razor sharp edges that are polished for push cuts, or very aggressive and grippy for slicing. Please don't use something like the Accusharp knifewrecker on your new Kershaw Ricochet