sharpener

steve63 · October 27th, 2007, 11:11 PM

I need help in finding a good knife sharpener. I don't do free hand well, so was looking for a good sharpening contraption or maybe a hand held device. Any comments or advice would be appreciated.

Npete7381 · October 28th, 2007, 12:16 AM

I use a spyderco sharpmaker, and have had good luck with it. It puts a good edge on used with it and is easy to use. Like you, I'm also not very good at free hand sharpening and the sharpmaker works well for me.

JD · October 28th, 2007, 12:20 AM

I've always likes Lanksy Knife Sharpeners

http://www.lanskysharpeners.com/

Our forum member Chooie us probably using one on a knife of mine right now.

Gets kinves very sharp, easy to use.

ront · October 28th, 2007, 12:21 AM

I will second the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It is a great system. I don't do very well free hand either, but with this sharpener, if you can hold the knife straight up and down, you can put a wicked edge on it!!
It come with a good instructional DVD also.

Ron

vic2367 · October 28th, 2007, 04:14 AM

i third the spyderco sharpmaker...excellent product,,

luvmy40 · October 28th, 2007, 05:57 AM

You'll not go wrong with either the Spyderco or the Lansky.
The Spyderco is faster. The Lansky is more precise. Both are affordable and durable.
The spyderco Triangle Sharpener has the added feature of sharpening serrated edges fairly well also.(I got mine 22 years ago in Golden, CO and it still works well)

steve63 · October 28th, 2007, 01:36 PM

Thanks folks, I ordered the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I will finally be able to cut something real soon.

gimpy · October 28th, 2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve63

I will finally be able to cut something real soon.

Hopefully it won't be the cheese.

simon · October 28th, 2007, 03:38 PM

Did ya order it from Spyderco,or another retailer online?

riverkeeper · October 29th, 2007, 02:46 AM

Spyderco! Even tho I can do a good job by hand.

It is safe, versatile and effective .. scissors too!

October 27th, 2007, 11:11 PM	#1
steve63 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 163	sharpener I need help in finding a good knife sharpener. I don't do free hand well, so was looking for a good sharpening contraption or maybe a hand held device. Any comments or advice would be appreciated.

October 28th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#2
Npete7381 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 109	I use a spyderco sharpmaker, and have had good luck with it. It puts a good edge on used with it and is easy to use. Like you, I'm also not very good at free hand sharpening and the sharpmaker works well for me. __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." -- Robert A. Heinlein

October 28th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#3
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,042	I've always likes Lanksy Knife Sharpeners http://www.lanskysharpeners.com/ Our forum member Chooie us probably using one on a knife of mine right now. Gets kinves very sharp, easy to use. __________________ On "Vacation" till thing settle down with the little guy. Garrett Matthew _______, 8lbs 4oz. 21" 11-25-08

October 28th, 2007, 12:21 AM	#4
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 548	I will second the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It is a great system. I don't do very well free hand either, but with this sharpener, if you can hold the knife straight up and down, you can put a wicked edge on it!! It come with a good instructional DVD also. Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader/Cruiser http://kdholsters.com/

October 28th, 2007, 05:57 AM	#6
luvmy40 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 281	You'll not go wrong with either the Spyderco or the Lansky. The Spyderco is faster. The Lansky is more precise. Both are affordable and durable. The spyderco Triangle Sharpener has the added feature of sharpening serrated edges fairly well also.(I got mine 22 years ago in Golden, CO and it still works well) __________________ TANSTAAFL The best things in life are not free. They are paid for with the blood of brave men and women! M&P Forum Ohioans For Concealed Carry Holsters

October 28th, 2007, 04:14 AM	#5
vic2367 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 594	i third the spyderco sharpmaker...excellent product,,

October 28th, 2007, 01:36 PM	#7
steve63 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 163	Thanks folks, I ordered the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I will finally be able to cut something real soon.

October 28th, 2007, 03:38 PM	#9
simon VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,472	Did ya order it from Spyderco,or another retailer online?

October 29th, 2007, 02:46 AM	#10
riverkeeper Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington's Olympic Penninsula Posts: 276	Spyderco! Even tho I can do a good job by hand. It is safe, versatile and effective .. scissors too! __________________ Old Testament....Shooting to Live 1942 http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/...ng_to_live.pdf Newer Testament... Kill or Get Killed 1976/1987 http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/...Get_Killed.pdf

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