Sharpmaker advice

[Garonne]

Hi, i know that CRK recommend and advice the tri-angle sharpmaker.
I know that most of you use this system for the maintenance of the edge, so i've got several questions :
* actually i use the Lansky system, it works well but it takes a lot of time to keep the convex shape of the edge(, you must rig the rod a lot of time on the stone to convex the edge), is it easier with the tri-angle sharpmaker ?
* are the results also good than with the Lansky sharpener ?
* which model must i choose?
* is it a waste of money?
Thanks for your thoughts and replies.

 

[Andy_L]

* actually i use the Lansky system, it works well but it takes a lot of time to keep the convex shape of the edge(, you must rig the rod a lot of time on the stone to convex the edge), is it easier with the tri-angle sharpmaker ?
It isn't designed to do convex edges. You could in theory alter the angles a few time by putting something under one side of the sharpmaker and then the other.
The best way I find to do convex edges is using a mouse pad and abrasive paper (I have some which is finer then the white sharpmaker stones) and use a stropping action. I then give it two strokes down each side on teh sharpmaker to give it more bite.
* are the results also good than with the Lansky sharpener ?
not used a lansky but everyone I know who's used both uses the sharpmaker far more. You can get very very good edges with the sharpmaker
* which model must i choose?
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* is it a waste of money?
No you can use it on loads of knives and even bigthings like kukri can be sharpened with the rods freehand