knife sharpening? Stone or gadget?

[glen]

I suppose purits will say get a sharpening stone.
I have tried them a bit and I simply don't think I can hold the knife steady enough and at the correct angle.
Should I just learn how, or is there a knife sharpener that is actually pretty good?

 

[spidey07]

I've been real happy with the spyderco sharpmaker.

 

[NetWareHead]

If you cannot maintain an angle, you will ruin your blades, wont get a good sharpening and improperly wear down your stones. Do yourself a favor and get a gadget.

 

[Scotteq]

Years and Years (decades, really), I bought a Lansky sharpener - Basically sharpening stones on a stick with a clamp that holds the blade and stone at set angles.

Works beautifully for working~sized knives (razor/hunting/folding/smaller kitchen). You can easily put a *seriously* sharp and polished edge on anything in that range. But less great for large carving knives, since you have to do a section at a time.

 

[Malak]

I prefer to sharpen my blade on the bones of heathens.

 

[Texashiker]

Flat, plain Jane stone

The red one is what I use - its about 2.625 inches long and has a plastic cover.

http://www.knivesplus.com/DMT-Knife-Sharpener-DMT-W7EFC.HTML

(I am not associated with the above link)

 

[Kelvrick]

I've been real happy with the spyderco sharpmaker.

Thats what I use too. For my carry knives, kitchen knives, scissors, nail clippers...

 

[Saint Nick]

Thats what I use too. For my carry knives, kitchen knives, scissors, nail clippers...

I use it to sharpen my wire cutters.

 

[spidey07]

I use it to sharpen my wire cutters.

Hell, I've used it on my vegetable peeler with great results.

 

[silverpig]

I have this. $38. It's fantastic and I sharpen everything with it. I typically just use the 1000 grit on my knives and don't bother with the 4000 because I like a little bit of bite to them still.

I will use the 4000 with a knife to build up a little bit of a slurry and then use the 4000 to sharpen my straight razor too.

 

[handyrandyrc]

Spyderco Sharpmaker. I'm a fan.

Even bigger fan of a Chef's Choice electric sharpener. Model 110 is bulletproof.

 

[Jeffg010]

Something like this It clamps it in place.

http://www.knivesplus.com/gatco-ga-10003.html

 

[waggy]

I've been real happy with the spyderco sharpmaker.

nice system. i been wanting one myself.

 

[0roo0roo]

I use it to sharpen my wire cutters.

you have to sharpen wire cutters?:awe:

 

[HybridSquirrel]

laser and acid bath.

 

[Leymenaide]

I cook a great deal and own good knives. I sharpen with a stone at most 2 times a year the rest is on a German steel or leather strap. Arkansas stones are a great standard. I use mineral oil to float the filings.

 

[Drako]

Stone and Honing Steel, that's all you need.

 

[lxskllr]

I use stones, and no steel. I never got the hang of using a steel, and the stones work well for the way I use them. I've never had a gadget do a good job on a knife blade. I've tried a few(far from all), and they're either slow to use, or do a half assed job.

 

[Drako]

I use stones, and no steel.

Sacrilege!

 

[slayer202]

http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toshgu.html

 

[edro]

I have a Gatco system similar to this: http://www.outdoorpros.com/Prod/Gat...fessional-Knife-Sharpening-System/8602/Cat/83

It works much better than by hand on a stone. I still like to use a stone sometimes though.

 

[glen]

Spyderco Sharpmaker. I'm a fan.

Even bigger fan of a Chef's Choice electric sharpener. Model 110 is bulletproof.

I have one of those!
It is in storage because I moved recently.
Do you think it grinds away too much from the knife?

 

[Nik]

stone

 

[Six]

Stone for sushi knifes.
Chef's Choice for the rest.
I don't use serrated.

IMO there are plenty of systems that will sharpen your knifes better, but the benefits are just slightly better.

 

[quackagator]

http://www.dump.com/2010/12/08/how-to-sharpen-your-knife-with-a-cup-video/