I think I am finally ready to pick up a sharpening system to sharpen and maintain pocket knives and kitchen knives for myself and my family. I currently have a Spyderco Sharpmaker and a Lansky set. Both were picked up secondhand. I never had great luck with the Sharpmaker. I'm not sure if it is my inability or if the stones just weren't great. I have had decent luck with the Lansky setup, but it does leave a little to be desired. My biggest gripe is that for smaller blades, it is basically impossible to Clamp them in and get a fine edge on them due to the Clamp being in the way. I do like the mechanics of clamping the blade down firmly though and having a decent guide to keep the consistency of the stone on the blade.
I have taken a quick look at the Worksharp setup and it looks like a little fancier version of the Lansky setup. For those that have used both, is the Worksharp worth the upgrade over the Lansky? The Clamp looks a little lower profile like it would hold smaller blades better than the Lansky.
Other options in the <$200 range? For fun, if there is an option that is way better than the rest but comes in under $400, toss those out as well, but im not sure I could wisely swing that at this time.
Also, I know that I could just pick up a set of whet stones, and learn that way, but I am a fan of the consistency of the sets as I have never in my life had great luck with being able to eyeball this kinda thing.
Thanks in advance for the tips and advice.
I have taken a quick look at the Worksharp setup and it looks like a little fancier version of the Lansky setup. For those that have used both, is the Worksharp worth the upgrade over the Lansky? The Clamp looks a little lower profile like it would hold smaller blades better than the Lansky.
Other options in the <$200 range? For fun, if there is an option that is way better than the rest but comes in under $400, toss those out as well, but im not sure I could wisely swing that at this time.
Also, I know that I could just pick up a set of whet stones, and learn that way, but I am a fan of the consistency of the sets as I have never in my life had great luck with being able to eyeball this kinda thing.
Thanks in advance for the tips and advice.