Deluxe Lansky HELP!

Leatherman123 · **on:** May 03, 2009, 04:55:46 PM

Hey guys, I used to use my Lansky system all the time, but I have been using the Sharpmaker lately. Anyways, I tried to use my Lansky last night and I totally forgot the correct technique as I couldn't get a good edge on my knives at all! Could someone please refresh my memory? Also, any pointers/tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

By the way, I am quite good with the Sharpmaker now, but not so much with the Lansky!

eodtech · **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2009, 05:22:44 PM

Tutorial: Using the Lansky ® Sharpening Kit Effectively

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2009, 05:44:23 PM

How can you forget how to use a sharpening system that you used to use all the time?

Anyway... youtube will be your friend with this one.

Flash · **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2009, 06:07:05 PM

Youtube good old "Cutlerylover"

Mike · **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2009, 07:02:06 PM

Be advised that generally there are small but significant differences in angles between different sharpening systems which are both the actual system and whatever you as the human variable introduces, which could cause you some problems. In particular, the Spyderco Sharpmaker relies on you maintaining the knife blade consistently through your strokes. And to some extent so does the Lanksy system as there is some "slop" there as well. So, if you're really getting a 21-22 degree angle using the Sharpmaker because of you hand eye coordination, and maybe getting a 18-20 degree angle with the Lanksy you are basically changing the edge geometry. But the angles could go the other way as well. But in most cases, it's going to take extra time to overcome this situation.

If you are getting your knife sharp with one system, why switch? My advise is to pick sharpening system that is working for you and stick with it to avoid problems. This is not a negative for any of the sharpening systems out there, it's just the way it is due to slight manufacturing differences and human variables.

Mike