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rackem



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knife sharpeners
#21769732 - 06/06/15 10:04 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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which knife system do you guys use?
been looking at the spiderco knife sharpener for my blades but im new to all this. for the last 20 years ive had someone else sharpen all my blades, but he is no longer able to do so.
what do you guys recomend? i will be using it for just about every blade in the house.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem]
#21769740 - 06/06/15 10:07 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I was looking for a good system for pocket knives, combat knives, hunting knives, aka just about any knife. Something universal. Cuz I hate using stones..
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: Zombi3]
#21769801 - 06/06/15 10:20 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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any certain ones pique your interest?
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem]
#21769838 - 06/06/15 10:28 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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No not really. Nothing specific.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: Zombi3]
#21769869 - 06/06/15 10:34 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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why dont you like stones>
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem]
#21769871 - 06/06/15 10:36 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Im just no good with stones. Ive been meaning to get my grandfather to show me his technique though, his hunting knife I inherited from him is razor sharp and he eclusively uses stones. If I could sharpen like him id use stones everyday...
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: Zombi3]
#21769925 - 06/06/15 10:49 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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get to learning before its too late man..
thats what happened with the family friend that was sharpening mine.. old indian dude, he now cant hold the blade to sharpen them.. wish i woulda taken the time to learn from him.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem] 1
#21776391 - 06/07/15 10:17 PM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I have me one of these for general knife sharpening, good for mobile or out and about
But for at home sharpening, I always prefer a Japanese waterstone similar to this. Nothing is capable of giving you as sharp and fine of an edge as a Japanese water stone, I'm pretty sure its unmatched. There are much more expensive sets of stones but something with two grits like that should be sufficient for most people's needs. The better ones have like 3-4 different grades... something like this.. a bit more pricey..
As for technique.. it just takes practice.. start on some old or really dull blades you don't really care if you mess up. It's not really that difficult.. it's just all about finding the right angles and maintaining a steady flow and very light pressure. Here's a very good and thorough demonstration:
and this
It's what all the sushi masters use to sharpen their knives and those mofos have the sharpest knives around.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: Zombi3]
#21777309 - 06/08/15 04:37 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Zombi3 said: I was looking for a good system for pocket knives, combat knives, hunting knives, aka just about any knife. Something universal. Cuz I hate using stones..
OP fastest easyest way. and if you want even sharper get a diamond steel or stone. I'm very particular about sharp knives. And IMHO this is the best way to put an edge that will hold on a knife and best part is Accusharps cost less than 10$. and are small enough to fit in your pocket. No oil no water. Every half decent restaurant kitchen has at least one or two of these.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem]
#21777329 - 06/08/15 04:48 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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I normally just use files. When making new knives ill start out on a bench grider to get the basic shape down then start with a rougher file and slowly work my way down to my finest file. Little bit time consuming but i always get a very nice edge. Carbon steel ftw.
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good info, thanks guys.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem]
#21800558 - 06/13/15 02:36 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Might I interest you in getting some Japanese whetstones? Really they cost you some but they last a lifetime.
I mostly use one thats a double 400 grit/1000 grit and one thats a double 1000 grit/3000 grit.
You only use the 400 on super dull blades and abused blades. Its the 1000 you want, with good technique you can get a knife as sharp as any storebought knife on it. 3000 grit, wow, that can get it STUPID SHARP. About as sharp as a razorblade if your technique is good. Resting the knife on the side of a piece of paper slices it without crumpling.
If you want superduper theres stones up to 12000 grit but for anything but shaving 3000 is fine and for normal use 1000 is just swell, so a 400/1000 stone makes a great first purchase.
Buy a fullsized stone, you want to be able to work it in long strokes.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: Asante]
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: Grefa]
#21982468 - 07/22/15 10:57 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Grefa said: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200431964_200431964
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here is the sharper version
I got one of these, its a beast, u can change the belts, I sharpen EVERYTHING with it, variable degree sharpening, foolproof. Even took some dull/damaged serrations off the bottom of a blade with no problem. Sharpened a buck knife with it, big blade, like the one in the movie Scream, and that mother with cut through a phone book.
That's like a serial killers Dremel.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem]
#22210597 - 09/09/15 02:21 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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The spyderco sharpmaker is great for keeping your knives sharp but if you have a dull knife and have to re-profile the edge, it could take a while. I use an Edge Pro sharpener. It is expensive but now there are some much cheaper knock offs available. It holds the angle for you making it easy to get mirror polished edges.
If you think you can learn freehand then that would be the way to go. Get some DMT diamond plates or some japanese waterstones and you'd be set.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: Dankman]
#22210603 - 09/09/15 02:30 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I Use something like this but a lot bigger.
Got to keep my machetes sharp an flick knives at all time
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: Dankman]
#22214456 - 09/09/15 09:26 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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i have reprofiled a knife on the sharp maker. it does take a long time and with patience, it does come out how i want it to.
HOWEVER, now that i have been getting more into it and putting my work up against some old timers that make their own knives... i have a shitload to learn.
and yes.. true whetstones will be my next step.
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem]
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Re: knife sharpeners [Re: rackem]
#22216380 - 09/10/15 11:01 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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rackem said: which knife system do you guys use?
been looking at the spiderco knife sharpener for my blades but im new to all this. for the last 20 years ive had someone else sharpen all my blades, but he is no longer able to do so.
what do you guys recomend? i will be using it for just about every blade in the house.
I use a wet stone for my filet knives, for my gutting knives I use an oil stone and for all others I use a wet stone shaped like a ... well ... te only thing I can think of to compare it to is a vibrator. It is round and long ... lol. No pun intended.
At any rate these three sharpeners work great for me.
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i am tempted to order that. i was taking a real close look at that lansky before i ordered the sharp maker.
what detered me from ordering it was the reviews (i actually read them like an idiot) and ordered the sharp maker.
what makes that particular sharpener stand out to you?
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