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Inexpensive sharpening system for beginner

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Futz Brown

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I need some sort of sharpening system. I have some sort of stone that I found somewhere but it doesn't work all that well and I can't maintain an angle for the life of me. I'd probably pay as much as 50 dollars for something but I'd really like to keep it around 30.
 
Futz Brown said:
I need some sort of sharpening system. I have some sort of stone that I found somewhere but it doesn't work all that well and I can't maintain an angle for the life of me. I'd probably pay as much as 50 dollars for something but I'd really like to keep it around 30.
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For the price point you've mentioned ($30), this 'DMT Aligner Basic Kit' might work for you. The vendor where I found this pic has it listed at $29.95. Since you're looking for a way to more easily maintain the angle for sharpening, the guided clamp setup should fill the bill. You can also buy the clamp alone for around $15 (or less), and use it with whichever bench stone you prefer. But, the DMT diamond hones have a very good reputation. The additional, round diamond rod shown in the pic is used for curved or serrated edges.

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Futz Brown said:
That's actually what I've been looking at. I'll probably go with that.
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I think it'll get you going on the right track. There are lots of people here who use the Aligner & DMT hones, and most are quite happy with them. Lots of experience here, to tap into, if you have questions or comments. I don't have one of these yet, but I've been tempted to give it a try for quite a while.

Good luck.
 
Well holding a angle by hand is not as hard as you think but you really cant go wrong with a DMT aligner either. I'd go with the magna-guide system though because it uses the diafolds. you can use them freehand or with the system and they are great for away from home sharpening. You could also look into small 6x2 diamond plates or waterstones, their is really lots of good options in your price range but its up to you on how you want to do it.
 
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