How to sharpen

Flash · **on:** October 13, 2008, 10:43:13 PM

Ladies and gents,

If like me you are fed up of fighting the old sharpening stones can I recommend to you the Lansky sharpening system.

Got mine about two days ago and have used it on several knives and got them shaving sharp.

This is a VERY good bit of kit considering I got mine on hellbay for less then £30.

With it came the oil, knife clamp and extra coarse, coarse, medium, fine and ceramic ultra fine stones with their holders in a convenient plastic carry case the size of an old walkman.

Get one, you wont regret it,

Flash

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:46:10 PM

Yeah there not bad, I had one for years

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:47:22 PM

The question is, Lansky or Sharpmaker?

Freudian Frog · **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:47:53 PM

I still use sticks and stones... =(

I spent all the money on new knives and tools! I can't afford to maintenance then, are you crazy?!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:48:07 PM

Sharpmaker (sorry Nick)

WhichDawg · **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:49:56 PM

I've read more testimonials for the Sharpmaker! but if it works he's covered

I personally am getting back to stones, I like being able to do it "the old fashion way"
and I have a belt sander too, but stones you can use anywhere. I'm getting better.

Splat · **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2008, 02:15:20 AM

I tried DMT's "Magna-Guide" system which IMO is pretty much the same setup as Lansky's. I honestly wanted it to work. It did.

However, I didn't like the amount of play in the whole guide/clamp-and-rod setup so I returned it. I've been using a belt sander now and getting very, very satisfactory results. If the Lansky system works for you then that's very cool. You definitely should feel confident in your sharpening system/setup.

Benner · **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2008, 01:48:24 PM

I have got to get a sharpening system soon. I have looked into the Lansky as although it can be fiddly, it seems that there is less chance of messing the edge up than on the Sharpmaker. The Lansky appears to be able to sharpen duller knives to.

Anyone used a Gatco sharpener? They work the same way as a Lansky, but have larger stones.

jock1 · **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2008, 02:18:44 PM

Quote from: Flash on October 13, 2008, 10:43:13 PM

Ladies and gents,

If like me you are fed up of fighting the old sharpening stones can I recommend to you the Lansky sharpening system.

Got mine about two days ago and have used it on several knives and got them shaving sharp.

This is a VERY good bit of kit considering I got mine on hellbay for less then £30.

With it came the oil, knife clamp and extra coarse, coarse, medium, fine and ceramic ultra fine stones with their holders in a convenient plastic carry case the size of an old walkman.

Get one, you wont regret it,

Flash

Flash how does the lansky work with bigger blades 10 inches and above if it's ok you may have just saved me from the added expense of a sharpmaker

DaveK · **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2008, 02:27:17 PM

I've got a Sharpmaker and it works just fine. I haven't tried any of the others to do a comparison, but it does seem to take care of everything I need at least.

Flash · **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2008, 03:53:54 PM

Jock,

I don't know is the answer...I have used it mainly on 6-8". I will try it tonight on an old machete and get back to you ASAP

Take care,

Flash

jock1 · **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2008, 04:47:19 PM

Quote from: Flash on October 14, 2008, 03:53:54 PM

Jock,

I don't know is the answer...I have used it mainly on 6-8". I will try it tonight on an old machete and get back to you ASAP

Take care,

Flash

Cheers Buddy

Mike · **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2008, 09:09:47 PM

I went the other direction. Started with a Lansky, went to an EdgePro, then went to just stones. I like not having to rely on anything other than my hands and some stones to sharpen my knives. I like to "simplify" my life when possible.

This is no slam on folks who like Sharpmakers, Lansky, EdgePro's, etc, etc, etc. Just my personal preference is all.

Mike

Flash · **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2008, 09:16:25 PM

Mike,

No probs mate, I am happy to use a stone but for "defining" a blade , or repairing a badly damaged one I need some help and the lansky does just that.

Jock,

The lansky managed a 11" machete OK. Any bigger than that and you may need to doe the blade bit by bit...but for my largest blade it worked a treat.

Hope this helps,

Nick

ducktapehero · **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2008, 10:58:33 PM

I love the Lansky system. I use it all the time.

jock1 · **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2008, 01:56:36 AM

Quote from: Flash on October 14, 2008, 09:16:25 PM

Mike,

No probs mate, I am happy to use a stone but for "defining" a blade , or repairing a badly damaged one I need some help and the lansky does just that.

Jock,

The lansky managed a 11" machete OK. Any bigger than that and you may need to doe the blade bit by bit...but for my largest blade it worked a treat.

Hope this helps,

Nick

Cheers man am looking at a KA-BAR KUKRI this should be fine for my purpose .

Dunc · **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2008, 02:17:23 PM

The trouble I found with the Lansky was the blade kept moving in the clamp when sharpening a heavy Multitool like a Swisstool or Supertool . I find the sharpmaker so easy to use . Ben you cant mess the edge up mate . Just be carefull when you sharpen near the tip as you can round off the point if your careless . If you get one I'll go into depth over the phone with you if you like .

Dunc

Benner · **Reply #17 on:** October 18, 2008, 10:25:49 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on October 18, 2008, 02:17:23 PM

The trouble I found with the Lansky was the blade kept moving in the clamp when sharpening a heavy Multitool like a Swisstool or Supertool . I find the sharpmaker so easy to use . Ben you cant mess the edge up mate . Just be carefull when you sharpen near the tip as you can round off the point if your careless . If you get one I'll go into depth over the phone with you if you like .

Dunc

I was thinking we could meet up for a demo actually.

Flash · **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2008, 11:27:28 PM

What's this...meeting without the rest of the gang

Benner · **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2008, 11:28:11 PM

Quote from: Flash on October 18, 2008, 11:27:28 PM

What's this...meeting without the rest of the gang

I was talking about the meet.

Flash · **Reply #20 on:** October 18, 2008, 11:30:35 PM

Has there been anything further on the date...I know this may hijack the thread, but its my thread so its OK

Dunc · **Reply #21 on:** October 19, 2008, 09:15:35 AM

Quote from: Benner on October 18, 2008, 11:28:11 PM

Quote from: Flash on October 18, 2008, 11:27:28 PM
What's this...meeting without the rest of the gang

I was talking about the meet.

Thats if I remember it this time

Can't believe I forgot to bring it with me .

Dunc

Splat · **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2008, 05:37:56 PM

FWIW, I just bought a Sharpmaker for my buddy's birthday present. If it's as good as everyone says it is I may have to get one. My excuse for forgoing the belt sander is I can take the Sharpmaker anywhere. Kinda hard to do with a belt sander.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #23 on:** October 19, 2008, 06:03:51 PM

Quote from: Splat on October 19, 2008, 05:37:56 PM

FWIW, I just bought a Sharpmaker for my buddy's birthday present. If it's as good as everyone says it is I may have to get one. My excuse for forgoing the belt sander is I can take the Sharpmaker anywhere. Kinda hard to do with a belt sander.

I dunno you could invest in a wheel barrow to cart the sander around in

Splat · **Reply #24 on:** October 20, 2008, 02:41:06 AM

I wonder what Benner charges for "cart handler" fees? Hey Ben?!

duckman1975 · **Reply #25 on:** October 20, 2008, 07:57:48 AM

Sharpmaker works wonders for my knives, my only comparison to other sharpening method is the sharpening stone which is like comparing a bike from an airplane. Happy as a beaver with my sharpmaker.

Benner · **Reply #26 on:** October 20, 2008, 04:20:36 PM

Quote from: Splat on October 20, 2008, 02:41:06 AM

I wonder what Benner charges for "cart handler" fees? Hey Ben?!

I am very cheap.

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