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Sharpening Knives with a Bench Grinder

Posted on 11/24/14 at 5:38 pm
Posted by GarmischTiger
Humboldt County
Member since Mar 2007
6609 posts
Posted on 11/24/14 at 5:38 pm
Any F&D types down with this?

I’m losing my edge (punny) with the stone and steel, and other methods are equally time-consuming. And it’s always 5 or 6 knives to sharpen.

I’ve been looking at the following and wonder if anyone here has direct experience with these products:

Slicing Edge Sharpening System

Paper Sharpening Wheels

Razor Sharp Edgemaking System

The prices vary, and I assume quality does as well. Sounds like there’s a bit of a learning curve (start and learn with your least favorite knives) but the reviews all look good. But of course they would on a website where you can order the product.

Any and all input is appreciated –
Posted by sleepytime
Member since Feb 2014
3579 posts
Posted on 11/24/14 at 7:21 pm to
It's tough to control your angle when using a grinder and grinders spin way to fast for me to be comfortable getting my fingers + sharp objects as close as you have to to sharpen a knife. Get a belt sander sharpener with a jig to control the angle. If you can find a leather belt, you can put a mirror finish on the edge that is like a straight razor.
FWIW, I've used grinders, stones, a tormek, belt sanding set up and a plethora of other sharpening tools.

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Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
21920 posts
Posted on 11/24/14 at 7:22 pm to
Get a worx sharp, they sharpenn knives fast and they work
Posted by ChEgrad
Member since Nov 2012
3262 posts
Posted on 11/24/14 at 8:09 pm to
I have some paper wheels. I think they can potentially work well and fast - and I've achieved pretty good results - sometimes. I have just free handed it, but I'm not steady enough to get a consistent angle. My grinder spins faster than desired. You really want to slow it down to minimize chance of overheating. Recently I've watched Murray Carter videos and tried my 1000/6000 water stone again with pretty good results in about 5 minutes per knife from a quite dull edge.

PS: I don't think my wheels run completely true and I'm not sure whether it is the wheels or the grinder. Don't get the cheapest wheels ( I got mine from grizzly). You probably should get the razor sharp wheels which I think are higher quality.
This post was edited on 11/24/14 at 8:13 pm
Posted by GarmischTiger
Humboldt County
Member since Mar 2007
6609 posts
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:14 pm to
Thanks all -
Posted by DownSouthDave
Beau, Bro, Baw
Member since Jan 2013
7368 posts
Posted on 11/25/14 at 8:45 am to
Chefs choice 130 ftw...
This post was edited on 11/25/14 at 8:46 am
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45804 posts
Posted on 11/25/14 at 8:51 am to
Different knifes come from the factory with different angles. You want to keep that same angle when you sharpen...
Posted by Zach
Gizmonic Institute
Member since May 2005
112460 posts
Posted on 11/25/14 at 10:09 am to
quote:

I’m losing my edge (punny) with the stone and steel, and other methods are equally time-consuming.


I use a steel every time I use the knife and it only takes 20 seconds. Don't wait until the blade gets dull.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
17690 posts
Posted on 11/25/14 at 10:41 am to
Sharpening a knife is an art, yes thoes will work but like wick said you need to know the angles diff knives are cutting diff things and dictates the angles. So you dont want to grind everything the same angle deg. If you cook and invest in nice knives you need a system. I have paid people that were professional sharpeners and I can do a better sharpining job than they did.
do some research you will find a lot of info on the subject if you can cook chang the oil in your car you can put a nice edge on a knife you need the right tools and a little practice and education.

Once you get the knives sharp maintaining them is key and simple vs going for a full grind when they go dull.
Posted by Kajungee
South ,Section 6 Row N
Member since Mar 2004
17033 posts
Posted on 11/25/14 at 11:44 am to
Its all about the angle
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