I think I should be fine with the 3 stone system for now, after all I can buy the additional stones later, right?
Finally ordered the 3 stone Lansky system today, will get some pics in as soon as it arrives [/quote
I have a Lansky system with 4 diamond hones, and it just sits on a shelf not being used. I do not regret buying it though.These days, I prefer to sharpen freehand, but I found the Lansky system to be an excellent teaching aid before I moved to freehand. It was particularly useful when reprofiling, either to remove a chip or indent, or to correct a poor factory grind.
I too have the Lansky 3 stone setup. After awhile I found a deal on the polish stone (sapphire one I think it was) so I picked it up just to have. I don't get into polished edges but if I decide to try something different I have that stone just waiting to be used! The Lansky is only used for repairs or to reset a bevel etc. as mainly I just use the Sharpmaker or once in awhile the Lansky 4 rod setup to touch up the blades. The 4 rod turn box doesn't see much use though.
Finally ordered the 3 stone Lansky system today, will get some pics in as soon as it arrives
Beats me about the steel, but you did a good job on that edge.
Quote from: ducttapetech on February 16, 2017, 04:47:12 PMBeats me about the steel, but you did a good job on that edge.The Lansky really does a good job at keeping the angle even on both sides. Along the length of the blade the previous owner/s tried to sharpen it and just went to steep. Grinding it to 25 degree per side gives it enough edge to be wicked and strong. I'm not gonna lie I've beat on this knife at camp sites and shes a tough one. Its fills my hand and feel great in it. Not sure what these sold for but it another flea market find for me so IIRC it was <$10 for sure. I do recall the blade being really covered with surface rust but I gave it a quick 0000 steel wool wipe and ceramic rod hone and off she went into my camp bag.
You done a very fine job bringing the edge back Aloha I don't know if I have ever owned a Kershaw A lot of people I know carry one but not me I guess that's another brand I need to try
ARISE!!!!! I'm in this club for about a month now........what's the oil for? I've got the kit with the 5 stones, I think the jaws were bent in transport, but hey, I can't have nice things so...... Feel I need to buy or build a pedestal, get the diamond stones as well as the rounded ones for recurves....
Oil is to clean the stones, when they get gunky with metal they get a sheen to them, and loss their effectiveness. Oil will float the shavings so they can be wiped off!My clamp was absolute garbage!! Still finding ways to try and improve it.
Quote from: NKlamerus on January 19, 2018, 08:33:52 AMOil is to clean the stones, when they get gunky with metal they get a sheen to them, and loss their effectiveness. Oil will float the shavings so they can be wiped off!My clamp was absolute garbage!! Still finding ways to try and improve it.Do you apply the oil while using the stones, or to clean afterwards?I need practice, still get better results with the baby belt grinder and polisher, but I nicely stuffed up a new edge with the belt grinder, using the Lansky in future.
Thanks guys, probably saved me a few $$$ If it wasn't made out of smurf metal you could crank down and really hold onto the blade.....Was there an update to the kit? on some YT videos the clamp has rubber at the jaw?
Stropping is a step I often overlook and forget I usually just hit it a few strokes on a very fine diamond stone and it is back to shaving sharp What kind of compound does everybody recommend for loading up a leather strop BTW