Best Decent Price Sharpener?

[Billy12241]

Hi all, I have received a few quality knives for Christmas, and decided to upgrade my sharpener from a Smith's 3 in 1 to a little better quality one.

So far I've found three sharpeners I really like, and was wondering your all's opinion on them(Just for reference, most of these are guided because last time I tried a normal stone, I couldn't keep the angle steady)

The first is the famous Spyderco Sharpmaker, which I like because of reviews on it so far but not sure how much better it'll preform than my current system. The second is the "DMT Diafold Magna-Guide"(http://www.bladehq.com/item--DMT-Diafold-MagnaGuide--7317) which I was leaning on since it has four grits and i guided. The final one is the "Lansky Deluxe Sharpening System"(http://www.bladehq.com/item--Lansky-Deluxe-Sharpening--2921) which also has four grits, but not sure if I'll need the "extra course" any time soon.

Any opinions on these systems, or suggestions on a better system at around the same price range would be appreciated.

 

[richard j]

have you looked into the paper wheels for sharpening? here is a thread i started about them.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578787

you can get set up for around $100. there is a learning curve but most guys i have talked to have good luck right off the bat. here is a thread where i sharpened 241 folders with the wheels. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651061

 

[FTR-14c]

I know there are a few threads around here on the Work Sharp but I thought I would bring it up. It is easy to use and with the angle guide you get predictable results. Leave a razor sharp toothy edge or finish with the 4000 belt and get a polished, mirror edge.

 

[Billy12241]

I was thinking both those options, but I'll be getting store credit at BladeHQ for a few returns I need to make, and don't have any other disposable income. And also to Richard, I don't really have a place to use a full benchgrinder(No garage or anything)