proper way to sharpen a knife?
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Bob3
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There are all sorts of sharpeners out there, for quick touch ups of both the straight & serrated parts a half-round diamond fish hook sharpener works very well. (about $5-$10)
For something you can shave with, I'd recommend a Lansky sharpening kit: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=freelancecommerc&path=tg/detail/-/B0000E2GYG
(That particular model is on sale right now)
For something you can shave with, I'd recommend a Lansky sharpening kit: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=freelancecommerc&path=tg/detail/-/B0000E2GYG
(That particular model is on sale right now)
It can also be hlepful to have a power buffing wheel to clean of that tiny little burr at the end of the sharpening job.
I agree, the Lansky kit works great 
I just wanted to add;
A couple years ago I upgraded to the kit with the Diamond stones.
It does the same job, but in much less time!!
You can even take a knife with a blade that's been trashed, and give it a whole new edge,
I gave my old kit to my son.
I just wanted to add;
A couple years ago I upgraded to the kit with the Diamond stones.
It does the same job, but in much less time!!
You can even take a knife with a blade that's been trashed, and give it a whole new edge,
I gave my old kit to my son.
Bob3
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Lansky Diamond goodies:
Use the link above & plug in: "lansky diamond" in the search box, it'll lead you to individual hones & a complete kit.
The sale item seems to be the best deal though. If you have a lot of the high carbon blades (hard to sharpen), diamond will knock a LOT of time off the job.
The regular stainless dive knives are soft enough that they don't need diamond, unless you've been trying to saw through wire rope or something.
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Use the link above & plug in: "lansky diamond" in the search box, it'll lead you to individual hones & a complete kit.
The sale item seems to be the best deal though. If you have a lot of the high carbon blades (hard to sharpen), diamond will knock a LOT of time off the job.
The regular stainless dive knives are soft enough that they don't need diamond, unless you've been trying to saw through wire rope or something.
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I suspect that's the reason I can never find my sharpening kits; my kids keep hijacking the critters.:tease:
ElectricZombie
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Sharpening is a VERY complex topic. There are a lot of different methods and tools.
I personally use the Spyderco Sharpmaker. You can see it here: www.spyderco.com
I can put a razor edge on all my knives with little effort using the Sharpmaker. Diamond stones are nice if the knife is really dull or resistant to sharpening. DMT makes nice diamond stones.
If you are looking for sharpening technique or have any other knife related questions, www.bladeforums.com is the best place to go.
I personally use the Spyderco Sharpmaker. You can see it here: www.spyderco.com
I can put a razor edge on all my knives with little effort using the Sharpmaker. Diamond stones are nice if the knife is really dull or resistant to sharpening. DMT makes nice diamond stones.
If you are looking for sharpening technique or have any other knife related questions, www.bladeforums.com is the best place to go.
That Lansky kit is best I've ever used! It sharpens the hell out of Titanium and steel. My knives have never been sharper.
Now I just need to figure out how to sharpen the serrated edge.
Colin Berry
Now I just need to figure out how to sharpen the serrated edge.
Colin Berry
Bob3
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Those $5 pocket diamond fish hook sharpeners work OK, (EZE LAP Diamond Knife Fishing Hook Sharpener) but Lansky does make stones/kits for serrated blades: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/r...=tg/detail/-/B0000WNFWI/qid=1070825100/sr=1-1
rgerman95
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Anybody tried the Chef's Choice line of electric sharpeners? I hear they are a great way to remove the drudgery from the chore of knife sharpening.
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