Best knife sharpener for beginners to moderate enthusiasts

Post by **jackalo626** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:15 pm

I need a knife sharpener for my folders that are fairly expensive and can't have them getting messed up by trying to maintain them. I like the spyderco with the rods to sharpen with I seen online in you tube videos. I want really sharp knives and want to be hands on in maintaining them. All suggestions appreciated.

Website · Post by **mtmetzger** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:35 pm

In for replies from the professionals. FWIW, I use the Smiths pocket pal. Usually just the ceramic side of it.

Post by **Rem700** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:37 pm

i am interested as well....i have a few i need to sharpen and i def need to maintain my EDC knife

Post by **86 slo-vo** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:39 pm

In also.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ssracer02 · Post by **ssracer** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:41 pm

I have one of those. Also in for more info

Post by **Till** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:43 pm

A stone.....

Post by **son of liberty** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:31 pm

Man there is a whole lot on this subject that could be said.

I dont favor the lansky sharpener though many people do like them and use them well.

I prefer a convex final edge, the edge will last longer and get VERY sharp. Its very simple the method starts with various grits of automotive sandpaper. 400 grit,600 grit, 800 grit, 1000 grit, 1500 grit , 2000 grit, leather and a mouse pad.

Lay the course grit sandpaper on the mouse pad and sharpen the same way you would a stone only pulling the edge and not pushing it(aka dont try to cut in to the sand paper) work you way up the grits untill you are at 2000 , that will make the knife sharper then most here figured possible, beyond that you can use a brown paper bag , and finally white paper at 60,000 micron to make the edge STUPID sharp.

Its not so important how you sharpen, but it is very important that you understand what your trying to do.

Post by **Rem700** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:36 pm

Till wrote:A stone.....

Thanks Till Im gonna go find be a stone and beat my knife against it...hope this works :llama:

Post by **SNL** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:07 pm

$10

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Post by **guncrank1** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:28 pm

SOL method or sharpening stones

Post by **guncrank1** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:31 pm

I did pick up Smith's diamond sharpening system to try
Should be easy to use

Post by **BIGC** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:47 pm

I have 3 diamond plates I use coarse, medium, fine that seem to work pretty well.

Post by **Harleyx2** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:31 pm

I just leave then sticking in the bodies and buy new ones

Post by **KYgundude** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:30 pm

I'll probably get laughed at by the hardcore folks but I bought a 5 dollar ceramic sharpener with 2 small sticks in a V configuration. Just pull the knife through it a few times and good to go. Keeps my knives happily sharp. The Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker is on my git list.

Post by **JustShootIt** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:43 pm

I use a couple different stones then use sand paper (600/800 grit) then finish with an old leather belt...

This is the only thing I can get to actually sharpen a knife good...I've tried all kinds of those pull thru sharpeners etc with no real luck....sure they make some that work well, but I havent found one....

Practice on an older knife or el cheapo that u dont mind hurting....doesn't take long to figure it out and ot doesn't take long to get one good and sharp....I get mine sharp enough to shave hair on my arm and its GTG...

Post by **BIGC** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:45 pm

If I am just maintaining the knife and not trying to bring it back from full on dull I just use a ceramic stick sharpener...

Post by **jackalo626** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:04 pm

KYgundude wrote:I'll probably get laughed at by the hardcore folks but I bought a 5 dollar ceramic sharpener with 2 small sticks in a V configuration. Just pull the knife through it a few times and good to go. Keeps my knives happily sharp. The Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker is on my git list.

I have one from Gerber and it sucks. I saw a trick to make sure your angles are good by using a permanent marker and color the edge so you can see if you are getting it right and the pull through thing doesn't on my Kershaw.

Post by **gruntmedik** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:05 pm

My Papaw taught me how to sharpen a knife on a whetstone. I do pretty good with that, but usually reserve that method for my Traditional pocket knives.

I do have a Lansky I bought years ago. It is good for what it is, but is time consuming. My One Hand Openers are usally sharpened with it.

Most of my belt knives and the such are sharpened with the mouse pad/sandpaper convexed method. My Khukuri's and machete's are convexed, too, but I use a belt sander for the machete's.

Post by **KYgundude** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:09 pm

jackalo626 wrote:
KYgundude wrote:I'll probably get laughed at by the hardcore folks but I bought a 5 dollar ceramic sharpener with 2 small sticks in a V configuration. Just pull the knife through it a few times and good to go. Keeps my knives happily sharp. The Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker is on my git list.
I have one from Gerber and it sucks. I saw a trick to make sure your angles are good by using a permanent marker and color the edge so you can see if you are getting it right and the pull through thing doesn't on my Kershaw.

AWESOME suggestion!!

Post by **CESTILL345** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:51 am

son of liberty wrote:Man there is a whole lot on this subject that could be said.

I dont favor the lansky sharpener though many people do like them and use them well.

I prefer a convex final edge, the edge will last longer and get VERY sharp. Its very simple the method starts with various grits of automotive sandpaper. 400 grit,600 grit, 800 grit, 1000 grit, 1500 grit , 2000 grit, leather and a mouse pad.

Lay the course grit sandpaper on the mouse pad and sharpen the same way you would a stone only pulling the edge and not pushing it(aka dont try to cut in to the sand paper) work you way up the grits untill you are at 2000 , that will make the knife sharper then most here figured possible, beyond that you can use a brown paper bag , and finally white paper at 60,000 micron to make the edge STUPID sharp.

Its not so important how you sharpen, but it is very important that you understand what your trying to do.

Dude does this really work? I am always looking to get my knives stupid sharp. a bud of mine says I get my knives to sharp as it is but I would like to get them so sharp I could really do some serious cutting.

Post by **guncrank1** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:26 pm

I have tried stones, diamond stones, sticks
Etc
I have a Tormak sharpening machine

I have come to conclusion it matters not what you use but the end results : llama:

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