Lansky vs. Spyderco

Let me keep this brief - I have both - the Lansky might see the light of day if and when I move - maybe not then.
 
Hmm..considering just pulling out credit card and getting a Spyderco, unfortunately my spending has reached my personal limit for the month..must..restrain....ahhh..

TT2Toes, 4-10 days from the 3rd or 7th? My Leeks should arrive this weekend, it would be soo perfect if it came in the same 'brown van of joy' Thanks for shipping so promptly

Oo..my Militec samples should be arriving soon as well

But seriously speaking, I find it hard to believe that the Lansky could be as bad as you guys say it is when knife sharpening sites praise it so highly
 
I don't own the Lansky set but I've used one several times. It certainly works well but takes a little time and fidgeting. There is also the possibility of marking your blade/blade coating with the clamp.

Today I received my new Spyderco Sharpmaker. It's the bomb!

My little Chive is so sharp I'm almost afraid to open it....:p

Take it easy,
Bob
 
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I would guess that you would receive it between the 12th and 17th. It got to the Post Office on the 6th.

Ooooh, careful with the Lansky on the new Leek. It'll arrive plenty sharp - - if it's anything like my Leek was. Why don't you use something other than the Lansky 'till the Leek really needs sharpening. Like I warned about, I found that the Lansky takes off too much metal on straight (or near straight) edges. The Warncliff blade design of the Leek doesn't have much belly, and is pretty close to straight. So, watch out.

(See Joe Talmadge's sharpening tutorial and review of sharpening systems http://www.bladeforums.com/features/faqsharp-systems.shtml
In particular, the part about clamp-on systems like Lansky, their geometry, and cautions in using them.)

Otherwise, Enjoy.
TT2Toes
 
These discussions concerning the different sharpening systems sometimes get comical to me. I sometimes wonder just how much knife usage some people have other than cutting carboard or opening envelopes. I grew up on a ranch/farm enviroment and a knife was just another primary tool. After some 55 years of knife usage/sharpening, I started trying out some of the different sharpening systems about 6 years go. I had always done everything freehand up until then. What it boils down to is personal preference. I have used the the Edge Pro, Sharpmaker, Lansky, and the Eze Sharp(this one origionated in Austrailia). The only ones that I still use, when I don't freehand, is the Lansky or the Eze Sharp, and not the Eze Sharp very often. This is a large (physical size) system. I definitely will not use an Edge Pro again, but I'm not going to sit here and try to tell someone else that it isn't any good just because I don't care for it. The only thing I would use the Sharpmaker for is touch up, definitely not for reprofiling. As for the marring blades by the Lansky clamp, yes it will mar some steels and some finishes. There are some alloys that it won't bother.
 
Originally posted by Walt2
The only thing I would use the Sharpmaker for is touch up, definitely not for reprofiling.
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Would anyone try to reprofile a blade with a ceramic rod? That's the one thing the Sharpmaker lacks... the ability to do some serious metal removal. Spyderco offers diamond rods for the Sharpmaker but they cost more than the original kit.

I always used a medium and a hard bench stone to do my sharpening over the years. I never had any reason to look for another method. Once I bought my first knife with a blade of ATS-34, I started wondering if there might be an easier way to sharpen.

When I saw the Sharpmaker, I was a bit skeptical. Now that I've used it, I'm impressed. No mess, no honing oil, and a nice even edge. It stays clean so it can stay right in a kitchen drawer rather than down on the work bench.

I certainly won't throw away my whetstones, but I don't think they'll be seeing as much use as the used to....

Take it easy,
Bob
 
Once again it looks like this is more of a opinated preference thing, but following with general consensus, I'll see what I can do about getting a Sharpmaker off ebay (cheapest place I can think of) next month or so.

Glad it comes razor sharp, but chances are that wont be enough for someone that likes everything perfect :p so maybe ill strop it a bit and lightly freehand run the blade across the 1000 grit lansky hone since I don't have stones that high in grit yet

If it is truely sharp enough to shave my arm, I'll leave it as it is. Hmm, wonder what the Lansky could possibly do to restore my dented, tip-snapped 420 steel made in taiwan united cutlery dagger? :D
 
Walt2:
Originally posted by Walt2
These discussions concerning the different sharpening systems sometimes get comical to me. . . . I definitely will not use an Edge Pro again, but I'm not going to sit here and try to tell someone else that it isn't any good just because I don't care for it.
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Care to unload that EdgePro you don't use? I'd be interested.

TT2Toes
 
The one I was using didn't belong to me. The fellow who owned it got disgusted with it because he thought it was the sharpeners fault that he couldn't sharpen to his satisfaction, a couple of fixed blades of his that were 420HC. It wasn't the sharpener, he just wasn't familiar how that metal is and wasn't spending enough time to reprofile the edge. He brought me the sharpener and the two knives and I wound up keeping it for awhile and giving it a work out. I returned it and he has gotten rid of it. By the way, when I do use the Lansky, I don't use their stones. I have adapted it to use DMT Diamond Pocket Stones. These are a little wider and I think that they cut better.
 
I've had the basic Lansky for years and it works quite well. I do move the clamp along the blade as I go to avoid changing the angle. It takes a bit of extra work but it's not that hard. It won't work on really small blades like pen knives though because the clamp has to have enough to grab onto. I am pleased with the results I get with the Lansky and it is not ruining the blades of my beloved knives. Although I'm sure the Edgepro works better. I am considering a sharpmaker, mostly to rapidly maintain edges. It's true that the Lansky is not rapid. It takes a while to set-up. I really like the Lansky's ability to profile blades and to rapidly remove material when this is necessary. I don't want to be without this capability, although I think someday I'll upgrade to the Edgepro. I think the Lansky along with CrO stropping compound (used on cardboard) would give you a lot of capabilty for the money.
 
Good to see I am not the only one wrecking my blades useing the Lansky. :)
I personally free hand when I touch up an edge, a few swipes and bingo.
 
I have an idea... Phuck all of em'! Learn how to properly sharpen on a wet stone and you'll be set for life.
 
Just wondering, how would I sharpen a SAK (the small blade, not the big one) using a Lansky sharpener? Could I clamp onto the handle and support it with my finger while I hone?
 
Originally posted by TT2Toes
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Ooooh, careful with the Lansky on the new Leek. It'll arrive plenty sharp - - if it's anything like my Leek was.
TT2Toes
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Ditto! My Leek arrived with a killer edge! I drew blood while playing around and flicking it open (you gotta play with these knives.. its impossible not to). Be careful. :)
 
No blood on my leek yet :)

The rest of this month will be amazing for me. Prom on the 23rd. I recieved my leek and an acceptance into the University I wanted to get into today. Another leek PE this time incoming. Militec-1 and Grease coming. Lansky sharpener coming. Watch from russia coming. :D :D :D Yay!
 
Thinking about this thread, I thought I would pull my Lansky out and give it one more try. That session lasted about three minutes. Pulled out my spyderco - - very nice indeed.
 
Ok for all of you speedy Sharpmaker fellows, who want fast sharpening. I pulled out my 2 sided bench hone and in less than a min I had a killer edge, that includes set up and cleaning and putting away.
 
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