To clamp or not to clamp? Table Vs clamp based guided sharpening systems

[ChasingSharpness]

I've been going back and forth with this Edgepro Beveltech and this TSprof K03. It's been pretty difficult to pick one so far.

I'm sharpening a variety of kitchen and pocket knives.

Do you have a preference for table based or clamp based guided sharpeners? And which ones do you like and why?

 

[Ilis]

They each have their own advantages and issues… but I think your needs could probably be addressed by purchasing the TSprof K03 along with the Leading Edge Core Upgrade.

 

[GreX]

I use my KO3 Pro Hunter for every knife I own, small folders/fixed blades, normal sized folders/fixed blades, and large kitchen knives - I have added several different clamps to it, but the L-adapters seem to be the best add-on as it allows both smaller and larger blades to be clamped with ease.

 

[Diemaker]

Table, way less stuff to move when sharpening making them stiffer/ more repeatable, which, to me, is everything in a guided sharpener. Of course the devil is in the details and I am only responding to your last two sentences.

 

[Dutch87]

They each have their own advantages and issues… but I think your needs could probably be addressed by purchasing the TSprof K03 along with the Leading Edge Core Upgrade.

This is what I did. If the knife has flats that I can clamp, I clamp it. I'll disassemble to get to the flats if I need to. If not, I'll mount to on the magnetic table. I've done a lot of kitchen and small traditional folders that way.

 

[777 Edge]

Do you have a preference for table based or clamp based guided sharpeners? And which ones do you like and why?

That really depends on the knife grind and size. It's worth having both clamps and a platform for versatility.

 

[Bdtry]

As an alternative, best of both worlds, Hapstone R2 and get the extendable magnetic table attachment. 2 screws and you switch between the clamp or table depending on your needs.