Suggestions on how to maintain and touchup my knives

[joepa150]

I usually sharpen my knives with either my Worksharp or my Edgepro. Then I strop them on a leather strop loaded with 0.5 micron green paste. This does well to maintain my lightly used edges.

I am looking for something to touch up my edges that are used longer or harder. Especially my kitchen knives. I don't want to bring out the Edgepro or Worksharp frequently.

I was thinking of getting a 1200 grit Ceremic rod such as http://www.amazon.com/Messermeister...F8&qid=1382984831&sr=8-1&keywords=ceramic+rod

I don't know if the Ceramic rod would restore edges (on slightly used blades) and bring them back to shave sharp.

Any other inexpensive options that are less than $30?

Thanks

 

[HwangJino]

For kitchen knives, under 30 bucks, get a king stone of 1000 grit. Freehand, not very difficult.

My kitchen knives never touch any rods, even ceramic. They do more damage than fix unless you know exactly how do it properly (I dont).

 

[joepa150]

For kitchen knives, under 30 bucks, get a king stone of 1000 grit. Freehand, not very difficult.

My kitchen knives never touch any rods, even ceramic. They do more damage than fix unless you know exactly how do it properly (I dont).

I forgot to add that I am terrible at freehanding. I have been trying on an off for 2+ years. I can strop pretty well but freehand sharpening is a no go. I can get a great edge with the Edgepro and the worksharp.

I do own a Bester 1200 stone which I don't like because I have to soak it. I want something quick and easy for touch ups. If I did attempt to freehand, I would want to get something that is splash and go like Naniwa Superstones.

 

[HeavyHanded]

Work up some mud on the Bester with any old knife, drag a sheet of paper across it a few times to collect as much of the mud as possible. Let stone and paper dry, and wrap the paper around your stone - strop on that. In all reality, softer kitchen cutlery can be maintained on the underside of a mixing bowl or coffee cup, but if your better at stropping, use the grit from the Bester as an aggressive stropping media. Another tip - after you've collected the mud, use a few extra drops of water if necessary to smear the grit fairly even on the paper before you let it dry. This should work very well for your intended purpose.