My favorite knife sharpeners

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Vlade said:
That's a nice setup. I cannot sharpen a knife to save my life. I can get a good utility Edge but it won't shave. I think it's time I invested in a quality knife sharpening system
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Try some simple stropping after you finish sharpening.

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Not only will you be able to shave hair, you can then whittle the hair too 👍.
 
Lee D said:
Patience is absolutely the key. No matter what system or kit you choose, you gotta put the knife down and come back to it later when things are getting frustrating. Sharpening should be a slow and relaxing process, not a chore that has you pulling your hair out.
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Lot of truth in that.

I'm a big fan of the KME system.
 
I've been sharpening my knives and hatchets for over 60 years. I'm 75 now. Experience counts for a lot. The earlier ones I used were carborundum man made stones and you used some type of lubricant. The higher end ones were natural like Arkansas and Wichita stones. We kinda live in sharpening stone heaven now.
 
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Vlade said:
I think it's time I invested in a quality knife sharpening system
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The best sharpener, as the guys above have stated, is patience.

When you start learning something new, you're going to suck, just be patient and practice. A guided system will help you learn quicker, but there is still a learning curve nontheless. Last week I visited my uncle, he had a cheap $2 stone, and he said that the quality of the stone is bad so he can't sharpen anything. I took the stone, sharpened all his knives to paper slicing sharp. He was too stunned to speak.
 
Lee D said:
Patience is absolutely the key. No matter what system or kit you choose, you gotta put the knife down and come back to it later when things are getting frustrating. Sharpening should be a slow and relaxing process, not a chore that has you pulling your hair out.
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I agree. I have a wicked edge, with more money invested than time, and it can get really good results, but also be frustrating, so it’s always best not to rush it, or you’ll likely screw it up
 
I want to be able to sharpen at work or in the "field" so always freehand. DMT diasharp large plates and folding sharpeners work well for me.
 
My favorite knife sharpeners are still rocks. I’ve found and flattened dozens now and have dozens more in line for the angle grinder.

Below are the ones I keep on my desk at work. I put my new HI Mini Ang Khola Bowie through the paces last Friday and gave it a few dings that needed to be sharpened out. The rocks, a little water, and a little DIY strop loaded with diamond got it back to shaving in around 4 minutes. :)

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Edit to add: When I sharpen with rocks it feels a bit like I’m doing magic. It’s a little mind blowing to me that I can chop hard wood for over an hour to dull the blade, but have it come back sharp in minutes.
 
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I also use a combination of diamond stones and a Sharpmaker. Coarse diamond to reprofile to a bit under 30 degrees, cleaned up a bit at 1000 grit, then a small 40 degree bevel on the Sharpmaker. I can get the knife shaving sharp with the diamonds, but I'm still learning so the Sharpmaker puts a cleaner final edge on. The Sharpmaker has to be my favorite bit of kit, have had mine for well over 10 years.
 
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Favourites .... My 3 favourites ...
One of these usually does the job ..
 
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