What sharpening method or tool to use?

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scottNY

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I looking for a sharpening tool to use that is good for a novice to use? Something that maintains the proper angle and is capable of producing a good edge as I don't think I have the experience to hone on a stone..Any good references to learn sharpening skills? Thanks!
 
Spyderco Sharpmaker 204. Should be about $50. Includes a great manual and a video that shows you how to do it. Much better system than the Gatco or Lansky clamp setups. The only thing better would be the EdgePro, but we're talking 3X the price.
 
If you are looking to strictly sharpen your knives (no major reprofile work) than the Sharpmaker is a great choice. It is really easy to use and the results are great.
 
If you want to learn to freehand sharpen, buy a few old kitchen knives from Goodwill and a decent sharpening stone. Practice makes perfect, and it's a good skill to have. :)

If you want to trust a system for the moment, the Sharpmaker is excellent. It is a little slow to reprofile an edge, but quite good at touchups and when the edge is right.
 
If I were you... read thru some of the sharpening posts..... take a look at this site.... http://users.ameritech.net/knives/index.htm and decide what works best for you. If you're looking for a 'guided' system.... concentrate on the Sharpmaker, Edge Pro, and Lansky style. All will put a decent edge on a knife. The pros/cons of most systems are pretty well documented thru this forum.

cbw
 
Thanks for all the helpful information....I've got alot to look at here to learn proper sharpening methods...thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
 
I use DMT diamond plates and waterstones from 1,000 to 15,000 grit, plus so some shaping and polishing with tool and die maker finishing stones (shaped just like the stones used in a Lansky though longer and without the plastic holder) and a Lansky blue sapphire hone, plus 3m lapping film.
 
Captain Ron said:
Get Murray Carter's DVD on sharpening if you interested in free hand sharpening there is none better on that subject. Can be ordered here http://www.kellamknives.com/ :cool: :)
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Captain Ron,

I am having a tough time finding the Murray Carter DVD on Kellam's site. Can you tell me where on the site to look?

Thanks,

--SAK
 
Thanks cbwx34.

Trying to find the DVD on that site was like trying to pronounce your screen name. :)

I will give them a call.

Thanks again,

--SAK
 
scottNY said:
I don't think I have the experience to hone on a stone...
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And you never will if you don't start.

Experience comes from trying.

As Mr. Sword and Shield suggests, start on a couple of cheap knives. You'll be getting shaving edges in an hour or two of practice.

The most important piece of equipment for sharpening is a loupe or other optical equipment (at least 10X, 40X is great) which will let you see the edge and see what you're doing to it.
 
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