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Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« on: August 20, 2023, 08:39:57 PM »
I have an amazon electric knife sharpeners and a work sharp field sharpener as well, but I can't seems to get a particularly sharp edge with either one. They also seem to only work for certain angles, which isn't great for the variety of knives I have that work best at different degrees for the edges. Don't really trust my skills with traditional methods like wet stones where you have to control the angle, I'll probably just make them more dull.

I've seen some ads for products lately but hoping to get some input from others. Any suggestions?

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2023, 08:50:38 PM »
Tagging as I’m always looking for a good sharpener.  I have the Ken onion and love it….but would like something I could take to camp and re-sharpen knives as I use them.   I was just doing this nternet searches and some of them are darned expensive set ups.   :yike: :yike:

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2023, 07:22:38 AM »
The new worksharp field guide sharpener works really well

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2023, 07:42:50 AM »
I use the work sharp or a stone to put the angle or edge on.
Then I use a honing rod to take the bur off.
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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2023, 09:54:23 AM »
I have several sharpeners but when I want a very sharp edge, I always use the Lansky.  Finish it with wet sandpaper on a glass pane or a leather strop treated with Tormek paste.  Scary sharp.


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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2023, 10:04:43 AM »
I have several sharpeners but when I want a very sharp edge, I always use the Lansky.  Finish it with wet sandpaper on a glass pane or a leather strop treated with Tormek paste.  Scary sharp.
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It helps when you're unsure of the angle to be able to match it up with the bevel.
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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2023, 10:21:51 AM »
The new worksharp field guide sharpener works really well

This is the one I have. I just can't seem to get a sharp edge with it, probably because I'm no good at maintaining the angle needed. I just use the angled edge as a guide, but no idea if that's the correct angle for a fillet knife vs a chef's knife, etc.

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2023, 10:23:43 AM »
The new worksharp field guide sharpener works really well

This is the one I have. I just can't seem to get a sharp edge with it, probably because I'm no good at maintaining the angle needed. I just use the angled edge as a guide, but no idea if that's the correct angle for a fillet knife vs a chef's knife, etc.
Try using a sharpie to cover the bevel. You've got the right angle when the black goes away.
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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2023, 10:34:47 AM »
Between those 2, I’d go with Work Sharp Precision.  It’s a lot like the Lansky but with a finer angle selection.  I’d put the whole thing in vise though, looks like you have to hold on to the base otherwise. 

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2023, 12:37:46 PM »
If your budget allows, look at Edge Pro, they have a few different models now. I've had one for at least 10 years now and it has served me well. I couldn't sharpen a knife to cut hot butter before hand. Brought back to life a few old knives that had been abused and now razor sharp.

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2023, 12:56:46 PM »
If you want easy and fast:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004VWKQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I use this for my utility knives, it removes metal so it's best for stuff like filet knives and Vicky kitchen knives that are inexpensive to replace when they wear out.

It literally takes 5 seconds to get a good edge.

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2023, 01:05:42 PM »
If your budget allows, look at Edge Pro, they have a few different models now. I've had one for at least 10 years now and it has served me well. I couldn't sharpen a knife to cut hot butter before hand. Brought back to life a few old knives that had been abused and now razor sharp.

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This is the system I was considering.  May have to buy once and cry once....LOL  Most of my knives are 100+ dollars per knife so might as well spend the money on a quality sharpening sysetm to maintain them. 

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2023, 01:56:50 PM »
Once you get a good edge on your knife you shouldn’t have to do a full re-do unless you really abuse it, chip it, or something similar.  Just touch up with a strop or ceramic rod and you’re good-to-go.

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Re: Adjustable Angle Knife Sharpeners
« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2023, 03:14:43 PM »
Once you get a good edge on your knife you shouldn’t have to do a full re-do unless you really abuse it, chip it, or something similar.  Just touch up with a strop or ceramic rod and you’re good-to-go.
Agreed.
Not sure what honing rod i use.came with some kitchen knives.
But ya that thing will touch it right up.

 


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