evo Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 hi guys ,as I,m not an expert at sharpening knives , has anyone got a link to a knife sharpener that can be attached to my kitchen wall, I once had one that you just pulled the knife through and it sharpened it, I have one which is like a poker but I am useless with it and it seems more blunt once I use it, my buddy is a butcher and when he sharpened my knife it was like a razor but just need to do it myself thanks in advance cheers Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlewis Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Look around the charity shops might see one sitting on a shelf or even house clearance shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 this is one I use, brill bit of kit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANYSHARP-KNIFE-SCISSORS-SHARPENER-SUCTION-CUP-NEW-/190957008631?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item2c75ecb6f7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 The problem with those AnySharps is they eat through your knives at a rapid rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russian sniper Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Have a google at LANSKY knife sharpening systems - very easy to use and guaranteed to make any knife VERY sharp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 The problem with those AnySharps is they eat through your knives at a rapid rate. +1, and they tend to create a very rough edge, almost serrated rather than truly sharp. I use a small stone but the Lansky system looks very good for getting a consistent angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 cheers guy,s having a look now thanks for your help atb Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil82 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 another vote for the lansky system, if you can`t sharpen a knife with that then you should not be playing with sharp objects, simple to use and very easy to maintain an edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I have a small black plastic one with ceramic bits sharpener from Uttings for £6 ,its by Gerber and brilliant,doesnt tear of steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 get yourself an oil stone and ceramic or very fine steel get a couple of old kitchen knives to practice on and learn how to use them it may take you a while but will be worth it in the end colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 The problem with those AnySharps is they eat through your knives at a rapid rate. Only if you use too much force. Lightly does it to a great sharp edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 get yourself an oil stone and ceramic or very fine steel get a couple of old kitchen knives to practice on and learn how to use them it may take you a while but will be worth it in the end colin +1........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Get some wet and dry from a car parts/accessories shop, try 220, 400, 800, and if you really want it razored, 1000 grit onwards, each sheet should cost about 50p, so enough to try it out sets you back a couple of quid. Put something with a bit of give on a work top, like a thin magazine or a mousepad, then put wetndry on top, place knife flat on paper, lift back edge up about half inch off the paper, so blade edge is in contact with the paper, and draw knife backwards across paper with light pressure, so whole edge gets in contact with abrasive. You'll need to lift handle to keep belly of knife near tip on paper, hard to describe but you'll see when you do it. If you colour in the edge back about half inch with marker pen, you'll be able to see where you are taking metal off, and adjust accordingly. 10-20 strokes either side, then see if your edge is forming. Shouldn't be able to see the edge when looked at from above, should be too thin. Once you're happy, move to next grit and repeat. Takes about 20-30 mins first time, as you are getting used to the motion and angles, but soon you'll do it automatically, and your knives will be superbly sharp. Looking on YouTube under scary sharp, or convex sharpening will show you what I mean, it's so easy, and more forgiving if you don't keep the angles than stone sharpening. Quicker and cheaper than the lansky too. Edited November 21, 2013 by tx4cabbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splashy Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 The Spyderco sharpener is very good. I also have a Lansky system but find the Spyderco easier and quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) One of the easiest I've used to get a good edge quick was a ceramic wheel one from ikea that has two wheels inside a plastic housing set at a slight angle. You fill a resovoir in the bottom with a little water and drag the blade backward and forward through a slot in the top turning the wheels which sharpen the edge very well. Other than this I use diamond whet stones. Or a bacho carbide steel. Figgy Edited December 10, 2013 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Bladetech for field use. These things are ok but they like to wear away your blade at an astonishing rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Just watched someone use the Lansky and not only is it easy to use, idiot proof but the edge he got on it was awesome.... I mean razor sharp. You can get the in the UK for circa £34 inc postage and I may just be adding one to the kit bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goz1960 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Just watched someone use the Lansky and not only is it easy to use, idiot proof but the edge he got on it was awesome.... I mean razor sharp. You can get the in the UK for circa £34 inc postage and I may just be adding one to the kit bag. Great bit of kit these are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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