Besides Wicked Edge and Sharpmaker...

[Indy_Guy_77]

What other sharpening "systems" are out there - that are worth the money?

Admittedly, I like the Lanskey systems...

I would LOVE a WE - but certainly can't even afford the most basic of those. Let alone all the other stones that I'd want/need.

I HAD a Spyderco Sharpmaker for a short time. I just couldn't get it. No matter how I tried, I couldn't keep the blade vertical.

But, with a "system" like the Lanskey - keeping the angle is basically foolproof.

And that's why I want a "system" - that takes ME out as the variable. So a set of Arkansas stones is pretty much out of the picture, too, even though I know that some folks can use them well.

I ain't one of those fellers...

So - is a Lanskey system what I'm looking for?


-J-

 

[Gabriel]

And that's why I want a "system" - that takes ME out as the variable.

Shipping your knives off to be sharpened would take you out of the variable.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Shipping your knives off to be sharpened would take you out of the variable.

Agreed.

But the cost and hassle to do that - whenever I wanted to sharpen something - tells me that I don't want to do this.

Plus being able to sharpen a blade or two in front of the TV while my wife grades papers can be somewhat cathartic.

-J-

 

[Double T]

I actually didn't understand the overhead cost on the wicked edge and thought it could be made cheaper. Now I have confirmed it. LOL

 

[phylodog]

There is also the Edge Pro Apex. I had one before buying the Wicked Edge and found the WE to be easier to use.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

There is also the Edge Pro Apex. I had one before buying the Wicked Edge and found the WE to be easier to use.

You must think I'm made of money!

 

[x10]

Here is a great system that I've used for years, I don't know why nobody talks about it


http://www.razoredgesystems.com/pro...lvm_fly2_grey.tpl&product_id=19&category_id=3

Can't mess up the edge angle here

 

[Tnichols00]

Have you tried the Lansky? I have the 5 piece "Professional" kit and I have no problem putting an edge on it I can shave with.

While I would prolly bet the WE system is better the Lansky gets the job done and for only $35 why not try it.

 

[rhino]

Here is a great system that I've used for years, I don't know why nobody talks about it


http://www.razoredgesystems.com/pro...lvm_fly2_grey.tpl&product_id=19&category_id=3

Can't mess up the edge angle here

I also don't know why that system doesn't get more discussion. I've seen demos that are impressive including the old man and one of his sons competing. They each had a completely blunt axe, then they raced to see who could sharpen and shave their beard first.

I never bought their kit, but I learned much in the 1980s and early 1990s from them based on their principles. Chief among those ideas was the importance of maintaining the correct angle and the concept of a finishing microbevel that also eliminates the burr/wire edge.

 

[GregD]

I've got a question about the Wicked Edge system. Will it work with small pocket knives? I've seen the video but it is always on a large blade.

 

[7.62]

I've got a question about the Wicked Edge system. Will it work with small pocket knives? I've seen the video but it is always on a large blade.

Yes it will work on basically anything less than 17" and .25" thick.

 

[GregD]

Thanks for the information. For some reason it just didn't look like it would work on blades 2" to 3"

 

[lovemachine]

What other sharpening "systems" are out there - that are worth the money?

Admittedly, I like the Lanskey systems...

I would LOVE a WE - but certainly can't even afford the most basic of those. Let alone all the other stones that I'd want/need.

I HAD a Spyderco Sharpmaker for a short time. I just couldn't get it. No matter how I tried, I couldn't keep the blade vertical.

But, with a "system" like the Lanskey - keeping the angle is basically foolproof.

And that's why I want a "system" - that takes ME out as the variable. So a set of Arkansas stones is pretty much out of the picture, too, even though I know that some folks can use them well.

I ain't one of those fellers...

So - is a Lanskey system what I'm looking for?


-J-

I had problems keeping the blade vertical on my sharpmaker as well when I first got it.

I hate sharpening. I need to do it more often, since my blades are dull. But I just hate sharpening.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Fortunately or unfortunately, I think a Lanskey system is just about the only "system" that I can afford.

That is, of course, until I hit the MegaMillions tomorrow evening...


-J-