Good knife sharpeners

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robertototototo

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can you guys show me some good knife sharpeners? i need a good, reliable, and one that works really well. a link to one would be great.

thanks
 
Freehand or clamp system or croc sticks?

If you're looking for a simple system, a Spyderco Sharpmaker is one of the best. It excels at touchups and light-medium duty sharpening. Video included with system.

If you want a more flexible system that does a variety of angles and can both sharpen and rebevel a blade, the Edge Pro is a good choice. Video included with system.

If you're a freehand sharpener, I have no suggestions, but I'm sure some of the freehand folks will add their recommendations shortly.
 
I sharpen freehand 99% of the time, and have an angle guide (an ancient Buck) for re-establishing a bevel. I prefer DMT diamond hones, and have a carborundum for establishing a bevel, and a 14" black Arkansas from a great uncle, which I use for the ultimate finishing edge on my high carbon steel blades and tools.
 
I use ceramic benchstones but the best crock stick type of sharpener I have ever used is the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I still have my old Sharpmaker for those occasion jobs where it is easier to use.
 
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A good starting point is the Sharpmaker plus an extra course stone for reprofiling. Study the threads in this forum and if the Shaprmeker doesn't seem to do the trick, use the Sharpie/Marker method to make sure the Spyderco rods are actually hitting the edge. If not, use the extra course stone to establish a new, more acute edge bevel.
 
I only sharpen freehand, I use DMT(Diamond Mountain Technology) stones,Well, they are not really stones, But diamond coated metal.
 
I recently purchased a Gatco system and then added their extra fine hone and a ceramic finishing hone. I am very pleased with the results.
 
IMHO, either the Sharpmaker, or the Lansky Crock Sticks are by far the best for a beginner,:) or for a person that doesn't want to spend hundreds and hundreds of hours learning to freehand with a stone.:(

The next step up is a belt sander.:p:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Ben Dover said:
IMHO, either the Sharpmaker, or the Lansky Crock Sticks are by far the best for a beginner,:) or for a person that doesn't want to spend hundreds and hundreds of hours learning to freehand with a stone.:(

The next step up is a belt sander.:p:thumbup::thumbup:
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Freehand on stones is a tediously acquired skill, and re-beveling without a powered system is tiring work. Cheap power grinders eat up your blades.
 
If you want do a semi free-hand job, cut a 2x6 board at 10 degrees, lay your stone on it , hold your blade perpendicular to the table it's on and go. I recently came across a guide called Razor Edge, & it was actually pretty good. I would be curious about its durability however. I also don't know what they cost.
 
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