Best "dummy-proof" sharpener for the money?

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oguruma

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Alright, my knife sharpening sucks. Not sure what it is, but I can't seem to get a good edge on a blade. I can get a decent enough edge, but nothing close to most factory edges. I was curious, what "dummy-proof" sharpener offers the best bang for the buck?
 
I think there's no such thing. you have to have a minimum skill set to sharpen effectively. Some systems need less skills to be effective but all need a basic understanding of the principles to be effective.
 
Try not. Do or do not, there is no try.
-- Yoda :D

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Practice (learning method), a method of learning by repetition. :thumbup:
 
Go with the sharpmaker. I am a noob to sharpening, however after watching the dvd (important) and practicing on some cheap knives, I could put a nice edge on my dragonfly easily.
 
I had good results with the Lanski system back when I was sharpening stone challenged. It has its limitations, but using it taught me alot about propper sharpening techniques and now after a good deal of learning and practice I can get awsome edges freehand. (which is ultimately what your goal should be)

-what ever you pick, please just stay away from carbide scrapers!!!
 
Greetings Oguruma: If your primarily interested in making and keeping your knife sharp with the least amount of complications, get a Sharpmaker. It provides the SHORTEST learning curve and LEAST opportunity to screw up an edge. It is probably the EASIEST to use without prior sharpening experience. Another plus is a Small foot print, no oil, no water, no stone dishing no break in period no dislodged grit or dust. Even many who use other sharpening methods still find the Sharpmaker excellent for maintaining a sharp edge. It can also be used to reprofile but is very time consumptive. The Sharpmaker is however limited to two preset sharpening angles of either 30 or 40 degrees but you can adjust for more. Used as per the included video and printed instructions it will get the job done and produce a consistently even and sharp edge. At about $50.00, it comes with medium and fine grit ceramic rods, a case/base, hand guards, a DVD and instruction booklet. OldDude1
 
oguruma said:
Alright, my knife sharpening sucks. Not sure what it is, but I can't seem to get a good edge on a blade. I can get a decent enough edge, but nothing close to most factory edges. I was curious, what "dummy-proof" sharpener offers the best bang for the buck?
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give me your email address and I will send you a picture of it. this is the easy one to use and it is fast.
 
The Spyderco Sharpmaker will enable almost anyone to sharpen a knife properly. Spend the extra bucks for the diamond inserts.
 
Sharpmaker cannot be completely idiot proof, but it is THE most idiot proof you can get. I had the lansky, while it was quite easy to use, I manged to scratch couple of my blade pretty badly while my stone slipped (you are moving the stone instead of the blade), couple close calls almost slicing my hand.
 
I'm another vote for a Sharpmaker. Mine does a pretty good job of keeping most of my knives shaving sharp at least all or most of my folders and smaller (under 6") fixed blades. I don't find it that easy for my larger knives but it can be done.
 
An other vote for the Spyderco Sharpmaker from an other stone challanged. If the price is too high pick up a pair of crock sticks at your next Knife show, basicly the same thing. I have stones, crock sticks, The Lansky system ( works well but messy and time consuming) and the Sharpmaker. Hell I even managed to put an edge back on my wife's Kinsu knives (I said that woman can ruin any knife) with the Sharpmaker, AAhhh the sense of accomphlisment I get when I hear a string of cussing coming from the kitchen after she's knicked a finger. :p
 
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