Why Sharpmaker and not Lansky

Thanks for the specs on the 204 but what do they cost and who has them?
scott w
 
I have both the Lansky and Sharpmaker. The very best knife sharpener I've ever owned is the Edge Pro "Professional" model. I like it more than any other knife sharpener because it will put whatever angle you want to use or you can put whatever edge angle on the blade. It is quick and puts the "perfect" angle on any blade. It's only drawback is the cost of the Pro model, however, you can buy the Apex model which cost only $125 and it does the same thing as the Pro except it is made from a high tech plastic.
 
Had the Lansky system first. It was messy but OK. I didn't think it did a very good job on recurve baldes like the Brend Talon though. Recently bought Sharpmaker. Like it. It sharpens all my knives and mt wife's kitchen knives very well. No mess either.
 
You need both. Sharpmaker for serrated knives that are in decent shape (not worn out) and a Lansky with DMT stones for standard knives. You also need a few stones like a large carborundum and maybe a wa****a or arkansas. You also need a good file from Sears (Craftsman files are replaced for free when they wear out) for "friends" knives that are badly worn. Do a search for Joe Talmage's articles on knife sharpening.

Danny
 
I'm looking for an alternative to the Gatco / Lansky type of sharpener because I cannot get the same angle on a custom knife I just purchased, and the clamp seems to only work on the back edge of the blade, not the middle where it would be more stable. Thanks to these posts, I'll research the other brands discussed.
 
Scott (sdw)
What does the 204 cost and again what are the new angles they have and also do they come in a nice carry pouch? thanks.
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You've already gotten some answers, but I'll recap:

BF store has the 204 for about $60. It's also widely available at many knifeshops.

Angles are 15/20 degrees. The older 203 only had 20 degrees.

The 203 had a plastic pouch (I think), but the 204 doesn't. The 204 can be disassembled and forms its own carrying case to hold all the parts ... very convenient.

I've never used a Lansky, so I can't comment on the original post. 204 works for me, but then I usually freehand on DMT stones these days.
 
I agree with Larry in KY. I have tried all the sharpeners discussed so far plus a few more and I have never been happy with them.

Enter the Edge Pro. I got the Pro model and it is fantastic. It allows me to be very precise, since I shake a little. My friends have been very happy with the highly polished, precise bevels with a durable, sharp edge.

Ben Dale also give great service and will help you with whatever you need.

Some might hesitate to spend the required money, but if you have thousands tied up in blades, it only makes sense to spend a little to treat them well.
 
I too have a Lansky system, and found it was necessary to attach sticky backed felt( pick it up at craft depts.) to the clamp"s jaws. This prevented the vice from scratching my blades. I don't use it any more, I found it uncomfortable to use because of the small narrow stones and the small finger grips. Now I just save my worn out 2"x72" grinding belts, and use them to put the edges on my custom knives. For touch ups I use a worn 400 grit belt, and then a 1"x42" leather belt on my small sander, to remove the wire edge. Good luck in your search for the perfect sharpener.
Best Regards,
Jay Maines
Sunrise River Custom Knives www.sunrisecustomknives.com

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