So the deal is, i just bought a kershaw Spec Bump, and in addition to all my knives, i am dissapointed with the sharpness that i can attain with what i have at my house. (a two sided rough/smooth sharpening stone and a basic http://edgemaker.com/ kit) i cant even shave hairs with it now (i can shave paper, but no hair) i have at most right now, maybe 150$, perferably 100 or less, and i need a sharpening kit. Any ideas? I also need any tips/ guides anyone has to get my knives obscenely sharp. Thanks in advance!
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Need a guide and a full knife sharpening set.
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I would highly reccomend the Razor Edge system because the concept and equipment are very similar to conventional benchstone sharpening. The methods cover microbeveling and burr removal, which a lot of systems don't.
The Spyderco Sharpmaker is also very highly regarded system.. I hear it posesses magical powers.
I personally don't care for guide systems, and advocate becoming proficient at freehanded sharpening. The equipment is less expensive, and, for me, the process is more enjoyable.
The Spyderco Sharpmaker is also very highly regarded system.. I hear it posesses magical powers.
I personally don't care for guide systems, and advocate becoming proficient at freehanded sharpening. The equipment is less expensive, and, for me, the process is more enjoyable.
Yea... freehand is a no go.. not precise enough for me. Whats better though, the razor edge or the sharpmaker? i dont think i could even use the razor edge on my kershaw spec bump (look at the blade). What about something like http://store.lansky.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT. Any good? i like the adjustability, and the blade vise.
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Well I can tell you that I do "all right" free hand sharpening a knife, but I wouldn't claim to be an expert or anything. After free hand sharpening, my knives cut paper well enough.
But with the sharpmaker I can easily get any quality knife to shaving sharpness. They're sharp enough to make the back of my arm as smooth as if I used a disposable razor. That's good enough for me.
And this is without stropping, mind you.
But with the sharpmaker I can easily get any quality knife to shaving sharpness. They're sharp enough to make the back of my arm as smooth as if I used a disposable razor. That's good enough for me.
And this is without stropping, mind you.
Well, I don't know if I'd say benchstones aren't precise. I happen to enjoy the nice, lightly convexed edge I get when freehanding. Now if you want an easier route, by all means go for a guided system. But I think with time you'll tire of the set up time.
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Guided systems are nice and all, but you would get more versatility, and possibly enjoyment out of a full sized bench stone. Good for bigger knives, and it is nice to know how to use a bench stone and get a fine angle, I need to find some good info about bench stones myself.