Help choosing the best "V" sharpener

[JohnnyBgood]

I've found 3 "V" sharpeners, one from spyderco, and two from Idahone. Which one is best? I mostly want it to sharpen kitchen knives. I have mostly japanese knives (MAC vegetable knives, and santoku to be purchased soon).Here are the 3:

small Idahone:
http://www.restreview.com/item_reviews/current_item_review.php

Large Idahone:
http://www.restreview.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=34

Spyderco:
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77

 

[oldfogey]

Refer to this post:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523498

 

[ColtM1911A1]

IMO, none of them are any good or 'the best' as per your question...

If I was forced to use one, however, I would pick the EdgePro Apex. With just a bit more dedication to the art of sharpening, a good set of stones (DMT diamond or Spyderco ceramic), a leather strop, and a smooth steel will get you the best edge you'll ever want...good luck

 

[dtownknifekid]

the sharpmaker is all i have experience with and it is awsome so awsome i wont even look at others

 

[coolcrow]

I've used the Spyderco Sharpmaker and love it. I haven't tired the others, but I don't think you'll be disappointed by the Sharpmaker.

 

[smitty0331]

There is no such thing as the ''best V sharpener''. You'd be infinitely better off learning to use one of the many sharpening systems available today, especially freehand sharpening.

 

[JohnnyBgood]

For now, I just want something simple. Do the "V" sharpeners work well on japanese blades with 15 degree angle?

 

[kjbenner]

There is no such thing as the ''best V sharpener''. You'd be infinitely better off learning to use one of the many sharpening systems available today, especially freehand sharpening.

Why is holding your blade at an angle to a horizontal stone going to give you a better edge than holding a vertical knife to an angled stone?

Most of the "many sharpening systems available today" are based on this style of sharpener.

 

[Rob Babcock]

I would concur that the Sharpmaker does a fantastic job of sharpening a wide variety of knives.