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Can anyone recommend a whetstone/sharpening stone?
Posted on 11/10/21 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 11/10/21 at 2:35 pm
I've got a few pocket knives and a Buck knife that could stand to be sharpened but I usually had friends back home help me before. Going to try my hand at doing it myself but I'm not sure what kind of stone to get.. I'm seeing all sorts of prices.
I've also read to practice on some older/less sentimental knives since I've never done it before.
TIA
I've also read to practice on some older/less sentimental knives since I've never done it before.
TIA
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Posted on 11/10/21 at 2:39 pm to sweetwaterbilly
Posted on 11/10/21 at 2:48 pm to sweetwaterbilly
One of the worksharp type things is a pretty idiot proof way to get great results really fast with no learning curve at all. Highly recommended.
Otherwise, I really like the cabelas diamond stones. I think it was like $15 or something. I also like the dexter sword looking diamond sharpener for kitchen knives. Also something like $15. No need to pay a bunch for fancy whetstone and honing stone and all that crap.
Otherwise, I really like the cabelas diamond stones. I think it was like $15 or something. I also like the dexter sword looking diamond sharpener for kitchen knives. Also something like $15. No need to pay a bunch for fancy whetstone and honing stone and all that crap.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 3:24 pm to sweetwaterbilly
the lansky kit is great without much learning curve. the electrics work, but they degrade your blade quite a bit.
whetstones are great, but have a high degree of difficulty. takes a lot of practice to be able to do it well.
a guy on youtube called burrfect is the go to if you want to learn the skill of sharpening.
whetstones are great, but have a high degree of difficulty. takes a lot of practice to be able to do it well.
a guy on youtube called burrfect is the go to if you want to learn the skill of sharpening.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 6:23 pm to sweetwaterbilly
I can use a stone pretty decent. It’s the only way my dad sharpened his knives, so I picked up on it over the years. I’m not great by any means though. Me and one of my friends split a worksharp and he loves it but I ruined a benchmade with it so I just let him use it now.
With that being said, my next sharpener I buy will be a wicked edge. They’re crazy expensive, but it will last a lifetime and it will save the headache of having to send my benchmades back to get sharpened. Also, I’ll be able to bring cutco’s back without having to call the salesman out. It’s just hard to bite that bullet on a knife sharpener.
With that being said, my next sharpener I buy will be a wicked edge. They’re crazy expensive, but it will last a lifetime and it will save the headache of having to send my benchmades back to get sharpened. Also, I’ll be able to bring cutco’s back without having to call the salesman out. It’s just hard to bite that bullet on a knife sharpener.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 6:42 pm to sweetwaterbilly
Spyderco sharpmaker very easy to use no learning curve such as stones and once you get your knives set to that profile a quick hit periodically will keep them shaving.
True stones have a serious learning curve that you have to commit to and any changes in one pass to the next changes the bevel at a the microscopic level which is not only frustrating but leads to a knife that may be shaving sharp for a lil while but not hold the edge for any amount of time due to “rolling” it after use.
True stones have a serious learning curve that you have to commit to and any changes in one pass to the next changes the bevel at a the microscopic level which is not only frustrating but leads to a knife that may be shaving sharp for a lil while but not hold the edge for any amount of time due to “rolling” it after use.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 6:53 pm to HoboDickCheese
Worksharp now makes a system similar to lansky that is supposed to be pretty sweet
Posted on 11/10/21 at 7:48 pm to Loup
DMT brand diamond stones for me. The red one and blue one.
Use lots of water on it. Since late 1980's.
Use lots of water on it. Since late 1980's.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 10:43 pm to EF Hutton
The DMT diamond stones are good,I like them better than Arkansas stones.
I have at least a dozen knife sharpeners ,Lansky,Worksharp,Spyderco ceramic,Crock Sticks,Warthog.Last couple years I’ve been using a Rada with the stainless wheels,Easiest ever,follow with razor strop.About $10 on Amazon.
I have at least a dozen knife sharpeners ,Lansky,Worksharp,Spyderco ceramic,Crock Sticks,Warthog.Last couple years I’ve been using a Rada with the stainless wheels,Easiest ever,follow with razor strop.About $10 on Amazon.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 8:12 am to Masterag
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the lansky kit is great without much learning curve.
I’d like to second this sentiment. You can put an awfully sharp edge on just about any blade, but especially a small pocket knife, with not a lot of practice.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 8:35 am to Oilfieldbiology
ive had them all........if I could only have one....it'd be the spyderco sharpmaker
Posted on 11/11/21 at 9:51 am to sweetwaterbilly
Powered, worksharp.
Manual, Spyderco.
That's not to say there aren't other good options but you're not going to do better than those two unless you get into the $$ Wicked Edge/Edge Pro and similar class of sharpeners.
Manual, Spyderco.
That's not to say there aren't other good options but you're not going to do better than those two unless you get into the $$ Wicked Edge/Edge Pro and similar class of sharpeners.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 12:41 pm to sweetwaterbilly
Unless a blade is really dull or screwed up a strop is the best bet.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 3:26 pm to sweetwaterbilly
Anyone ever use a Warthog V-Sharp? I currently have a Lansky and like it. Just want something faster.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 5:24 pm to sweetwaterbilly
Get a sharpmaker from the spider people.
I am putting together a leading edge, if you have a 3d printer or a friend with one it is a well supported system with all kinds of features and upgrades.
I am putting together a leading edge, if you have a 3d printer or a friend with one it is a well supported system with all kinds of features and upgrades.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:05 pm to sweetwaterbilly
I like the King whetstones. They hold up pretty well and do a great job getting a blade razor sharp. Finish with a leather strop. I just use an old leather belt and it works for me. Like others have said there is a learning curve with an actual whetstone, but it is very rewarding once you learn how. Youtube is your friend when it comes to sharpening on a whetstone.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 6:09 am to Cypressknee
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Warthog V-Sharp?
Yes, and it’s idiot proof & fast
Posted on 11/12/21 at 9:59 am to geauxnc0308
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it’s idiot proof & fast
Exactly what I need
Appreciate all the feedback everyone
Posted on 11/12/21 at 11:28 am to sweetwaterbilly
Knife sharpening … for me starts and ends w/ worksharp. I have used lansky, spyderco, whetstones etc over the years and worksharp is the easiest fastest product out there. Some say it is hard on knives and it is hard on cheap low carbon steel blades (e.g., my wifes $5 paring knives from the walmarks) but I haven’t lost much if any steel on quality blades. I have had a worksharp for 4 yrs now and I have bought them as gifts for padnahs etc and they like them. My 2 cents
Posted on 11/12/21 at 1:32 pm to Masterag
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the lansky kit is great without much learning curve.
Another vote for Lansky. I get great results with my 3-stone kit.
This post was edited on 11/12/21 at 1:33 pm
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