Rookie....start with the DMT aligner & Sharpmaker

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buckhorn70

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I am a rookie at sharpning knives and own a few dull hunting knives that I would like to get sharp. After doing some browsing on here it looks like a good combo would be:

DMT aligner system for creating the correct bevel I need and maybe the Sharpmaker for maintaining a razors edge. I would like to here some feedback from some of you pro's. I am interseted in just keeping my hunting and deer processing knifes as sharp as they can be. Also would I need a steel rod? Thx in advance for the help!
 
After doing alot of research...I think I am going to order the Edgepro Apex. Anyone think this is a good start? If I do this would I need the Sharpmaker to compliment the Edgepro? Also if I choose to polish edges...do I buy the finer stickers for the edgepro or use a leather strop? Thx
 
You will be well served going either route (from your original post).

The DMT/Sharpmaker combo would work quite well for most any application and is very flexible (allowing a variety of uses).

The Edgepro will handle virtually everything by itself but it is nice to have a strop, hand held ceramic (like the Spyderco DoubleStuff) or Sharpmaker for quick touch-ups. (If you use the tapes or 1000 grit stone there is no particular "need" for finishing on a strop or ceramic unless you so desire.)
 
buckhorn70 said:
DMT aligner system for creating the correct bevel I need and maybe the Sharpmaker for maintaining a razors edge.
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Been doing this for about 15 years. Works great, and your knives will be plenty sharp for anything. Easy, and really quick to resharpen on the sharpmaker (takes me about a minute).
 
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