Seriously looks the best- Sharpen tool

As far as I can see, it will suffer from the same problem as any other draw-through sharpener. The abrasive will cut microscopic (or larger) grooves in the edge bevel parallel to the edge. These grooves will act as stress risers, weakening the edge. Think of a piece of corrugated sheet metal (barn metal). If you place it with the edge on the ground with the grooves running parallel to the ground and push down, it buckles. If you place it with the edge on the ground and the grooves running perpendicular to the ground and push down, it will push into the ground. the ribs (grooves) add strength to the metal one way and not the other.

Sharpeners like the Sharpmaker cut microgrooves that are perpendicular to the edge. Not only do they act as micro serrations, they even add a little strength to the edge. Not as much as the ribs on corrugated metal do, but certainly more than the parallel grooves left by a draw-through.
 
The Warthog is not strictly a "pull through" since there is a downward component to the motion. It ends up being very coparable to the stroke used on a Sharpmaker. I don't really care for either.

I have a barely used Warthog with the steels, regular and fine rods I would be glad to part with if anyone is interested. email or pm me. I hope this is ok since I'm a gold member, but if not, my apologies and the moderators may feel free to delete my post
 
Despite their obvious differences, the Warthog and the Sharpmaker are both "V" type sharpeners and the motion of the stroke is identical.

If the blade is sharpened in sections, strokes will be very nearly at right angles to the edge. I find this method produces a sharper edge versus trying to cover the entire edge with each stroke.
 
preventec47 said:
I am thinking about getting this for my mom who
I visit once a year and I find all her kitchen cutting knives about
as sharp as her butcher knives. She is 78 years old and I dont
want her fooling with sharpening stones etc when something
this simple exists. Someone else mentioned idiot proof easy
and that is what I want for my mom. ( I expect I'll use it
also of course ) I just hope the quality of the abrasive
rods is hi quality as if they suck the whole thing will be ruined.
Some have said the sharpening rods are overly abrasive... I hope
not.

NOW, before I order one for my mom as christmas present,
are there any others suggested as better for a non mechanical
old lady trying to keep her kitchen knives sharp ?
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They have optional 600 and 1000 grit rods. It looks like just about anybody could use this for kitchen knives after it is set for left or right hand use. It does look like SOME knives may have some issues while trying to get the last 1/4-1/2" sharp because of the plastic guide(s). You may have to do that section by hand once a year for her. This is good because she will still have a need for you to come.
 
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