Post by: pickardjw on August 20, 2023, 08:39:57 PM
I've seen some ads for products lately but hoping to get some input from others. Any suggestions?
Post by: jrebel on August 20, 2023, 08:50:38 PM
Post by: JakeLand on August 21, 2023, 07:22:38 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 21, 2023, 07:42:50 AM
Then I use a honing rod to take the bur off.
You look at that knife wrong,and you can almost feel it cut ya.
Post by: CP on August 21, 2023, 09:54:23 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 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.:yeah:
It helps when you're unsure of the angle to be able to match it up with the bevel.
Post by: pickardjw 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.
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 21, 2023, 10:23:43 AM
Try using a sharpie to cover the bevel. You've got the right angle when the black goes away.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.
Post by: pickardjw on August 21, 2023, 10:24:03 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-Precision-Adjust-Sharpener/dp/B08L72P245/ref=asc_df_B08L72P245/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475810789848&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4171229500333020629&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033282&hvtargid=pla-1016208247869&psc=1
https://www.tumblerware.com/products/tumbler-rolling-knife-sharpener?variant=42648882184439¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A20197414963%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=605552774&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=shopify_US_7588776640759_42648882184439&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_si={sourceid}&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwloynBhBbEiwAGY25dGccslQEcD5HbI8Fte8C32WRwfUZb5-H1VcqRdpAeigzqOcXN9Fk9RoCc4oQAvD_BwE
Post by: CP on August 21, 2023, 10:34:47 AM
Post by: grimace on August 21, 2023, 12:37:46 PM
G
Post by: Stein on August 21, 2023, 12:56:46 PM
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.
Post by: jrebel 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.
G
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.
Post by: CP on August 21, 2023, 01:56:50 PM
Post by: hunter399 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.
Post by: pickardjw on August 21, 2023, 03:18:41 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.
Yeah, I religiously use my honing stick. I think my electric knife sharpener just kinda sucks even though I keep the blade wet and run the blade through there properly. Just a bit of pressure, not too fast or slow.
Do y'all push the edge forward or drag it backwards on your wet stone? Everything I've ever seen says to push it forwards.
Post by: CP on August 21, 2023, 03:55:48 PM
Post by: Stein on August 21, 2023, 04:00:32 PM
Post by: Reidus on August 21, 2023, 10:38:21 PM
This video explains it pretty well
Post by: hunter399 on August 30, 2023, 05:18:35 PM
The best knife sharpener you have ever owned ,might just be hiding in your cabinet.
Never know. :chuckle:
Post by: jeffro on August 30, 2023, 05:45:41 PM
Table is set 20 degrees ish
You don’t touch the blade with bare skin. That means period.
It’s a slightly rounded profile, but it holds anedge extremely well
A couple passes os a steel, good as new
Post by: CP on August 31, 2023, 07:06:03 AM
I have one the “old school” belt sander type sharpeners
Table is set 20 degrees ish
You don’t touch the blade with bare skin. That means period.
It’s a slightly rounded profile, but it holds anedge extremely well
A couple passes os a steel, good as new
That would be a lot less work. :tup:
Post by: Stein on August 31, 2023, 10:18:04 AM
Any of you guys ever use the bottom of a coffee cup to sharpen a knife.
The best knife sharpener you have ever owned ,might just be hiding in your cabinet.
Never know. :chuckle:
Good tip. I also saw one once about using the edge of your truck side window, actually did it once and it worked fairly well.
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 31, 2023, 11:55:03 AM
Any of you guys ever use the bottom of a coffee cup to sharpen a knife.
The best knife sharpener you have ever owned ,might just be hiding in your cabinet.
Never know. :chuckle:
I've trying this all morning with no success. All I get is plastic shavings from the bottom of the cup!
Post by: hunter399 on August 31, 2023, 10:17:15 PM
I was using it last nite.Any of you guys ever use the bottom of a coffee cup to sharpen a knife.
The best knife sharpener you have ever owned ,might just be hiding in your cabinet.
Never know. :chuckle:
Good tip. I also saw one once about using the edge of your truck side window, actually did it once and it worked fairly well.
Not scary sharp,but sharp enough to do some fieldwork.
Another thing I noticed was,you have to do go very slow even strokes.
Try to sharpen quickly with a coffee cup,won't get that sharp.
Go as slow as you can and even strokes and it works.
Post by: duckman18 on September 13, 2023, 03:26:02 PM
Post by: pd on September 13, 2023, 06:19:14 PM
Any of you guys ever use the bottom of a coffee cup to sharpen a knife.
The best knife sharpener you have ever owned ,might just be hiding in your cabinet.
Never know. :chuckle:
Yes, for years and years. Just a ceramic sharpener, after all. Be sure to wipe the black residue off the bottom of the coffee mug, or the boss of the house will have you sleeping with the dogs for a while.
Post by: hunter399 on September 13, 2023, 06:25:23 PM
Yup ,you got it. Ceramic.Any of you guys ever use the bottom of a coffee cup to sharpen a knife.
The best knife sharpener you have ever owned ,might just be hiding in your cabinet.
Never know. :chuckle:
Yes, for years and years. Just a ceramic sharpener, after all. Be sure to wipe the black residue off the bottom of the coffee mug, or the boss of the house will have you sleeping with the dogs for a while.
Ya I used my cup,not the wife.
That will put ya in the dog house.