opinions on sharpening systems?

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I need to get a sharpening system to use on my kitchen and household knives. It would not be used that often. I have the lansky system now and it sucks. It makes a mess and is only good on small knives. I have many blades at 7 and 9 inches in length. I have heard good things about the Spyderco system but how hard is it to hold the knife at the correct angle. Could someone also tell me where to get the best price for suggested system. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
im surprised that youve had such bad luck with the lansky. Ive sharpened my knives a few times with my lansky (kitchen knives that is) and it worked alright. I think thought that it was awkward in how it felt. Lemme ask you this, do you use the method of sharpening of simply draging the stone along the distance of the edge or do you use another method like moving in circular patterns? i simply draw it along the edge of the knife and usually it works ok. Lemme know
 
My favorite for home use is the Spyderco #204. It fast to set up, easy to you, and EASY to get great results. I know of several custom makers that have them on their workbench
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Check out the Spyderco Sharpmaker #204 at Bayou Lafourche Knife Works at http://www.knifeworks.com/ for a nice price and fast delivery. You will never look back. It works, it works almost too well, you have to be careful not to make your knives sharper than they have to be.

It is very easy to keep the knife at the proper angle, without even concentrating on it. The instructions are simple, complete, and cover a lot more than just sharpening knives: scissors, chisels, darts, and more.

Try it, you'll like it!
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I followed your link to KnifeWorks, but I couldn't find the Spyderco sharpener. Can you tell me which links to follow once I get there?
 
I have a Gatco kit which is like the Lanskey but has bigger stones and the rod slides in and out of the stone. Mine is the older model which has the all metal knife holder and I have the red handle mount to put the knife holder in when sharpening. I have the Spyderco which is good for touching up the edge. I also have a bunch of large DMT and arkansas stones etc. I also use the Spyderco long dark and white stones in a leather carrying case to to touch up folders and pocket knives free hand. The V shaped carbide pull throughs are good for a machete or brush cutting blade but ruin a fine knife. I find that a 600 grit is best for a using edge then stroped with a leather barber strap. If it really needs to be sharpened then the Gatco gets the nod. Weldonk
 
Get the Spydie system. I think it is the best balance of cost/ease of use/volume of gear/quality of edge produced.

Also, go get yourself a large coarse stone too. You need to grind in relief in knives once in a while to get really sharp results, and it speeds up the sharpening time greatly. Wal-Mart sells a Norton combination stone that would do for cheap, but then you have a fine side that probably wouldn't be used. But it is inexpensive.

P.S., read "Razor Edge Book of SHarpening" by John Juranich or the sharpening FAQ to learn about relief.

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I've got a Gatco and I get very good results. I, myself, think the Gatco is a little better overall than Lansky because it only offers you five fixed angles. That may seem like a limitation, but what it does is gives you more consistent, repeatable results. Systems like Gatco and Lansky are more difficult to use for long knives since you have to work in sections of about for or five inches and move up the blade as you go. Very time consuming for a long blade. With any sharpening method, you do need to learn the technique. I picked my Gatco up pretty quick, but I still suggest you do what I did: start out on some cheapie knife that you're not to worried about. Just remember that cheap steel isn't gonna get razor sharp no matter how well you do, so work on getting the edge to look consistent and nice under a magnifier. Then, once you've got that, move on to a better blade. This is true with any sharpening technique you decide to try.


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I'm surprised there is no mention of EdgePro. I think probably the Spyderco system would be great for touch up and the kitchen cutlery. I just got the EdgePro yesterday and can offer a initial review. First let me say I had a Lansky for two years and sold it as I got more into custom knives. The EdgePro is a better system......period. On the first knife I tried, my Microtech L.C.C. the result was a scary sharp totally mirror finish edge. The angle is consistant and matches the factory angle perfectly. I'm certain that my technique will improve with practice, the hardest part for me is switching hands when you change from one side to the other. I know it would work on longer blades. Check out http://www.business.gorge.net/edgepro/
 
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