sharpener recommendation

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knifekid13

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Hi,
I use my knives alot and they constantly get dull. At the moment , all I have for a sharperer is a cheap accu sharp handheld sharpener. it leaves a jagged edge and e does not work very well. What would you recommend for a easy to use knife sharpener under $35 (not wetstones)!
Thanks!
 
I picked up a Lansky sharpening system about a month ago and let me tell you it's fantastic!!! I have now made ALL of my knives razor sharp. And it is a great fit for your price point......so if I were you I would definately grab up a Lansky;)
 
www.edgeproinc.com

The last sharpener you'll ever need! :thumbup:

But be warned in advance!!!! Hair-splitting edges on everything from scalpels to Bowie Knives becomes an addiction very quickly! :p
 
I'm becoming a fan of the Lansky System also (like dslteck mentioned above). Mainly, I now can do all I need with these 3 Lansky hones:

Medium Diamond (in orange holder)
Fine hone (purple-ish stone in blue holder)
Ultra-fine hone (white ceramic stone in yellow holder)

I lubricate them with water, instead of oil. Easier to clean up that way. Also, it makes a BIG difference in ease of use if you mount the Lansky guide in something stable, such as a hobby type vise. Your edges will be that much more precise if everything is still & stabilized (except the hone, of course).

I suppose the EdgePro system might be good too (I've never tried it), but it's a LOT MORE EXPENSIVE than the $35 specified by the OP.
 
under $35 is going to limit your options...

you can get a cheap set of diamond stones shipped to you for $15 from ebay... this will remove metal and can restore a damaged edge.... it should leave a better edge then what the accusharp is leaving you.

If you haven't done free hand sharpening before, you'll either want to get a DMT guide ($10 or so) or make a paper wedge (fold corner of paper in half, that's 45... fold that in half... that's 22.5... or close enough for you for now) to put under the blade to see what it should look like. Practice and watch some youtube videos.

Your at $25.. you need some ceramic for a more refined edge, or you can improvise a strop with some mothers mag aluminum polish (~$5... walmart by the automotive section...) applied to some cardboard from a cereal box. Cut a long strip from the box, decently wide, and rub the polish in and let it try a little...

Okay, you are around $30...

Now, if you don't damage your blades (they are just dull), and you are trying to keep them sharp, you can get two of the hunter honers or the block sharpeners. Both have videos on youtube. You'll have a sharper edge than the accusharp and it's less damaging by far then that accusharp. Your knives will last longer, but you won't be getting better with your sharpening skills.
 
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