Knife Sharpening

[Tiny86]

I'm a little bit of a knife nut so hears my .3 cents.

If you want a basic quick and good sharpener that you don't have to spend to much time on, then go for the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It is a great system as all the others have said. Pretty portable to. If you plan on doing any edge reprofiling then you will want to invest in the diamond rods. They make a world of difference.
If you want more then that but don't want to go as far as free handing it with stones then the Edge Pro Apex is the $hit! If not the best, it's one of the best systems out there. Once you learn to use it, you can achieve perfection. I know ALOT of guys that use it, and they love it. It is an outstanding set up.
If you want to spend the time and money, then by all meas invest in wet stones and practice. But this is a skill that take alot of time to master. But when you get down to it, freehanding can be an art.

[trinydex]

Lots of sound advice and suggestions. In addition to the ones mentioned above in regards to knife sharpeners, there's also < Wicked Edge Precision Knife Sharpeners >.

(In closing) Here's to fine honing your skills!

I have the spyderco system. I want the wicked edge system.

[Backstop]

I want the wicked edge system.

Apparently that works, but it seems to me all the moving parts provide tons of opportunity for variances.

AFWIW, been using a Lansky since the mid-80s.

[jmoore]

While everyone is passing on suggestions - any good ideas for those damned chisel edges on the Emys?

After training in Shinkendo (live sword) for a while, and carrying various pocket knives for 50+ years - I still have a damned difficult time putting a good edge on an Emerson. (Getting ready to ship my 13 year old CQB back to the factory for a regrind/sharpening).

I know they can be sharpened nicely, as evidenced by the new Roadhouse I just got. But I'm open to suggestions for better ways for me to do it:)

TIA

john

[Iraq Ninja]

Learning how to strop with a leather belt, bottom of a ceramic cup, or the top edge of a car window glass can go a long way to putting your edge into shape.

[Backstop]

While everyone is passing on suggestions - any good ideas for those damned chisel edges on the Emys?

Re-profile it.

Took a bit of elbow grease, but that's what I did.

Not sure if I have a pic, but can look or take another if you need it.

[jmoore]

Re-profile it.

Took a bit of elbow grease, but that's what I did.

Not sure if I have a pic, but can look or take another if you need it.

How exactly did you re-profile? Grinder, dremel, file/stone, ?????

TIA

john

[Backstop]

How exactly did you re-profile? Grinder, dremel, file/stone, ?????

TIA

john

Bought an "extra course diamond" Lansky stone, put the knife in my Lansky, and went at it.

It took some time, that's for sure.

This was on my Emerson PUK.

[CDR_Glock]

I found the Lansky System to be a very good system for the money. However, not all knives fit as well into the mount. I found a great deal on an Apex Pro Edge. I have been extremely pleased with it. I can sharpen any of my knives very easily.


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[JackFanToM]

+1 on the Spyderco...get the ultra fine and diamond rods if you want the complete kit. I prefer it for several reasons over many of the other systems for the ease of use, ease of setup, portability (I can throw it in a bug out bag), you can use it either as a flat stone hone or angled, makes it easy to set an edge or re-profile a blade. I took a RD-6 made of 5160 spring steel, and quickly put a 30 degree back bevel on it, and a 40 degree edge, then polished the edge to near mirror finish...even keeps junk steel knives razor sharp (I have actually shaved with my Gerber paraframe and it isn't exactly high end steel).