Knife sharpeners

[jhs1969]

What knife sharpeners do you like. I have several sharpeners from Smith's, they seem to work pretty well. The pull through sharpeners (for lack of a better term) I like for the small size and the ability to pack in my gear and take with me. They make for a good sharp edge, border line sharp enough to shave the hair on my arm. I also have a Smiths kit that clamps to the blade then bolt on "wings" that has slots to sharpen either a 20 deg or 30 deg edge and stones that accept screw in guide rods to fit the angled slot of choice. This one works really well, and after using this kit I can polish the edge with a leather belt and have an edge that will shave very well. The only problem with this kit is the time needed to get an edge sharp enough to shave.

I would love to find a sharpener that has the speed of the pull throughs with the polished edge of the full kit. I have a feeling this may not be possible. Any thoughts or experiences to share?

[Jerm]

Yeah, good luck with that.

I keep a couple of the Benchmade field sharpeners in different bags/gear. For more involved work I love my Spyderco Sharpmaker. It'll put an edge on that'll shave and I've used it for work as heavy as reprofiling blades.

... I've been considering one of the higher end electric sharpeners. Not sure if the added convenience is worth it over the results I can get with the Sharpmaker though.

[Hmac]

I used a Lansky kit for years, but lately have been using the Spyderco Sharpmaker 204 with the addition of the ultrafine triangle stones and that's a great system without the need for oil. It will do serrated blades, but for those I also have a a set of the Spyderco profile stones.

Lot's of stuff on Youtube on the Spyderco Sharpmaker.

[Artos]

TRY the Warthog...looks goofy but really works.

I've been messing with knife sharpeners forever and have what I feel is the best which is called The Edge Pro by Apex...basically a much improved lansky design but the warthog rules for ease of use and results.

Spyderco is great for serated.

[bobbo]

I know I'm old fashioned, but I really prefer a good quality india bench oilstone and cutting oil. I bought one about thirty years ago and I still haven't found anything that'll give me a keener edge short of a strop.

[Clint]

I've had a red Norton pocket stone for years.

It's a medium cut, good for everything from EDC folders to machetes.

Use with your favorite gun oil.

[dr texan]

Spyderco Sharpmaker is amazing. Browse some of the custom knife boards and even some of the knifemakers use it for touchups and quick fixes. Its a great tool to use, easy to learn and easy to get great results.

[Rmplstlskn]

This is the system I am planning on getting... Expensive, but insane quality and precision edge, unlike trying to slide a knife perfectly vertical or at a perfect 15 degree cant. I will most likely pass it to my daughter when I die decades from now...

Wicked Edge Sharpening System

Rmpl

[13MPG]

TRY the Warthog...looks goofy but really works.

I've been messing with knife sharpeners forever and have what I feel is the best which is called The Edge Pro by Apex...basically a much improved lansky design but the warthog rules for ease of use and results.

Spyderco is great for serated.

The Warthog looks super simple to use. Do you have one or have you used one yourself?

[jhs1969]

This is the system I am planning on getting... Expensive, but insane quality and precision edge, unlike trying to slide a knife perfectly vertical or at a perfect 15 degree cant. I will most likely pass it to my daughter when I die decades from now...

Wicked Edge Sharpening System

Rmpl

That looks awesome. Pricey, but I'd love to get one someday.