Lansky Sharpening System for Beckers?

Arkanian

Arkanian

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I know some of you have posted about their Lansky system, is there a specific model that works best with the Beckers? I've seen the demos and they are primarily have only shown thin blades on the setup so I wasn't sure if there's a model that handles thicker blades.

And does anyone recommend getting a real strop, or will a fat leather belt suffice?
 
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The Lansky is adjustable as far as the width.
 
I use the Lansky system on all my knifes, mostly my BK2 since that's my most used knife. Works great. If I have ding in it ill use the diamond stone for that, but most often I just use a medium grit stone, knock of the wire edge by stropping on a mouse pad, and then finish by honing on the bottom of a coffee mug and I can push S's into sheets of paper or take some hair off my arm with that.
 
I have the Gatco system, which is very similar. I went to the hardware store & bought some longer allen head screws to make it much easier to do my thick blades. Stock ones were not up to the task of 1/4" + blades.
 
I have the Gatco system, which is pretty much the same as the Lansky. Let's just say it has its place. Great for reprofiling new or very old blades, not so good for the daily touch-up of your EDC blades. Some old 1000grit sandpaper gives my BK14 a nice slightly convex edge and makes it sharper than I ever got it with my Gatco.
 
I have a work sharp that I use. It is completely underwhelming on other knives, given it's reputation. But for some reason it works great on Beckers, and really great on the BK2.
 
I'm not bad at knife sharpening. Once in a while I do quite well. I have the larger Lansky set up and the Spyderco Sharp Maker. I like them both but the Lansky may be more versatile and I can really remove metal with it if need be. If I had to get only one, I'd go Lansky. Got mine on sale at a hardware store for a good price.
 
I have used a Lansky for well over 10yrs. Probably closer to 20yrs now that I think about it. I have a Deluxe set, that I bought, and have been swapping stones out, when they wear out. Lansky works very well on BKT knives. I draw the line at a 7" knife. After that, they get the benchstone, Norton 9". I like having a guide system, I can freehand sharpen a field edge, but I like my knives to pretend they are razors, with majors in scalpelry. I have only worn out my "house" edges in the field a few times, and I always have SOME way to sharpen them. My prefered method is the Lansky, though. EdgePro is better, but get ready to drop some dough.

You have to learn how to use the Lansky, and I've done a couple of tutorials here on BFC, look'em up. The idea is to go slow, and take your time.

Right Derek? :D

Moose
 
Appreciate the 411, I assumed that from the vids I saw it was pretty much plug and play and chances are I would have blown it, so thanks!
 
Can anyone tell me what the grit is for each of the colored honing stones for the Deluxe 5 stone system?
 
I have used the Lansky system for years and have nothing but good to say about it. Once I garnered up the testicular fortitude to try the wet or dry sandpaper on the mouse pad method, I pretty much use that exclusivily. Nothing wrong with the Lansky though!
Cheers
Balding
 
I just picked up the 5 stone system and the Sapphire stone, I'll have the butter knife slicing like a hot knife through... err....
 
Arkanian said:
I just picked up the 5 stone system and the Sapphire stone, I'll have the butter knife slicing like a hot knife through... err....
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I've done that before; sharpen butter knives. :D I don't know why, guess because I could. hahaha
 
moosez45 said:
I have used a Lansky for well over 10yrs. Probably closer to 20yrs now that I think about it. I have a Deluxe set, that I bought, and have been swapping stones out, when they wear out. Lansky works very well on BKT knives. I draw the line at a 7" knife. After that, they get the benchstone, Norton 9". I like having a guide system, I can freehand sharpen a field edge, but I like my knives to pretend they are razors, with majors in scalpelry. I have only worn out my "house" edges in the field a few times, and I always have SOME way to sharpen them. My prefered method is the Lansky, though. EdgePro is better, but get ready to drop some dough.

You have to learn how to use the Lansky, and I've done a couple of tutorials here on BFC, look'em up. The idea is to go slow, and take your time.

Right Derek? :D

Moose
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I might just look those up myself. Never hurts to learn from others with more experience.
 
upnorth said:
I might just look those up myself. Never hurts to learn from others with more experience.
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Lemme know if you can't find them. A couple were in the ESEE forum. If you can't find them, I can work up another pretty quick.

Moose
 
I have the lansky system and I agree it works great. All my knives get sharpened on it.
I only wish they had something higher grit than the yellow which is 1000 if I remember correctly.

I have a few Japanese and Belgian stones I use to sharpen my razors also but I haven't dared to try those on my knives yet.
 
BasiliOS said:
I have the lansky system and I agree it works great. All my knives get sharpened on it.
I only wish they had something higher grit than the yellow which is 1000 if I remember correctly.

I have a few Japanese and Belgian stones I use to sharpen my razors also but I haven't dared to try those on my knives yet.
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That's why I picked up the Super Sapphire stone, it's 2000 grit.
 
I took the Lansky to my BK11 the other day. Now it's wicked sharp! Super easy to do, I just set up some Dual Survival on youtube and sat back, relaxed, and took my time sharpening. I used the 25 degree slot and it was quite close to the factory grind.
 
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