CRKT Slide Sharp System

[Adamar]

Has anyone tried this sharpening system? Seems easy to use? Wondering if it works well or not.

http://www.crkt.com/Slide-Sharp-Knife-Sharpening-System-Basic-Kit

 

[Josh K]

Has anyone tried this sharpening system? Seems easy to use? Wondering if it works well or not.

http://www.crkt.com/Slide-Sharp-Knife-Sharpening-System-Basic-Kit

It's terrible. For another $15 the Spyderco Sharpmaker gives you much more options, and a much better edge, then the slide sharp.

 

[jungman]

what josh k said

you'll be happier with a sharpmaker.

 

[Donnydo]

What jungman said.
I tried one in a store. It did not make holding a steady angle easier.

Joe

 

[rwiggins]

It is okay, but difficult to learn to coordinate your movements. I don't use a Sharpmaker, but I have heard nothing but rave reviews about it. It takes a bit of practice, from what I hear, but definitely much better and more versatile in the long run. I learned how to sharpen freehand but if I was just starting, I would use the Sharpmaker.

 

[galen59]

I use the rods, nothing else, G..
I picked a set up on sale for $8-$10, sound idea but it just doesn't work that well, I prefer my stones, but the rods course, and fine were worth it for that price.

 

[stevekt]

Here are links to videos of the Slide Sharp in action. It's not a sharpening system I would consider using.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHNTzrXcWa4&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSpJNXMB5qA&feature=player_embedded