Great little knife sharpener

[joshb]

I bought one of these to try. I’ve been using it for a month and I finally have my wife smiling about her kitchen knives. I must have tried 5 or six different varieties and my wet stones. This one works! They go for $9-10 at several stores and Amazon. Watch out for Optics Planet! They want $113!!!

 

[DirtySteve]

I like the Lansky Quad Sharp.. Multiple angles avalible.. They run about $21..

 

[Dub]

no where near the same, but the WorkSharp Ken Onion Edition has been my go to for the last 6 years.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Can you measure the angle of the ceramic rods?

 

[jepp2]

I feel like a dinosaur. The only thing I can get an acceptable edge with across the wide range of knives I sharpen is with a variety of oil stones. I've got a Lansky and I wasn't happy with the results. Glad others are able to use more modern tools.

 

[Adam in WI]

no where near the same, but the WorkSharp Ken Onion Edition has been my go to for the last 6 years.

Same here. Scary how sharp you can get a knife that quick. Has different angle guards for scissors, hatchets, and whatnot as well

 

[DirtySteve]

I feel like a dinosaur. The only thing I can get an acceptable edge with across the wide range of knives I sharpen is with a variety of oil stones. I've got a Lansky and I wasn't happy with the results. Glad others are able to use more modern tools.

I used the carbide sharpeners because I can not keep my wife from tossing out knives into the silverware rack while washing them. They get banged around and dull quickly that way. So I don’t waste my time with may stones. However my neighbor laughs because I sharpen my exacto knife blades on my stone. Lol

 

[1shot]

This is what I use, but I also cut meat for a living. There is a learning curve involved so it's not for everyone.

Lloyd

 

[338 dude]

I bought one of these to try. I’ve been using it for a month and I finally have my wife smiling about her kitchen knives. I must have tried 5 or six different varieties and my wet stones. This one works! They go for $9-10 at several stores and Amazon. Watch out for Optics Planet! They want $113!!!
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Carbide sharpener’s are very rough on blades and while they may be sharp it is not a very good edge on the plus side they are quick and easy

 

[joshb]

Carbide sharpener’s are very rough on blades and while they may be sharp it is not a very good edge on the plus side they are quick and easy

These are ceramic. I’m old and I gravitate more to quick and easy, these days. Besides, I can’t stop my wife from cutting things on plates and pans. I’ve given her multiple cutting boards to no avail.

 

[338 dude]

These are ceramic. I’m old and I gravitate more to quick and easy, these days. Besides, I can’t stop my wife from cutting things on plates and pans. I’ve given her multiple cutting boards to no avail.

I missed the ceramic part that may make a big difference I may have to try one

 

[joshb]

This one really surprised me. That’s why I posted about it.

 

[338 dude]

This one really surprised me. That’s why I posted about it.

On your recommendation I will definitely be looking for one

 

[Kracken McGraw]

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This is what I use, but I also cut meat for a living. There is a learning curve involved so it's not for everyone.

Lloyd

Could you share with us what sharpener this is.

 

[338 dude]

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

@joshb When you get back to God’s country you can buy the all-ceramic version at Academy Surplus for $5. They have another version that’s diamond and ceramic for $12. I’ve been using the cheap one for around 15 years now, except I bought 3-4 of them so I can find one when I need it.

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/sharp-n-easy®-blaze-orange-2-step-ceramic-knife-sharpener

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/accusharp®-diamond-pro-2-step-knife-sharpener

 

[GuitarmanNick]

About 30 years ago I came upon a set of ceramic crock sticks to add to my sharpening tools. Generally, I sharpen the blades using stones, a few swipes through the sticks, then a leather strap. I can shave with a blade when finished, and they hold an edge.

Years ago I could spend almost an entire day sharpening knives at the hunting camp for everyone.

 

[joshb]

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Gosh! I had one of those! Where did it go?

 

[JASmith]

A lot depends on one's standards for sharpness.

The pre-set angle sharpening tools can go only so far but that is enough give good cutting edge for an awful lot of chores.

Nonetheless, I am in the traditional camp of using a stone (well, they are diamond stones) and making sure the edge is really sharp. That way I have a safer blade and do more with my knife as a utllity tool.
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[CharlieNC]

Women are genetically inclined to ruin knives. After 50+ years mine finally learned to use the good sharp knives only on a cutting board, or better yet just get me to do it. Dulling the cheap Dexter Russell on a glass board requires more than a ceramic touchup and the carbide sharpener induces a serrated type of edge profile after several uses. Then a good old stone or diamond to refurbish the edge and start the process over. Action required is proportional to the damage done!