Thaikat Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hi guys, looking to buy a knife sharpener. Could anybody recommend one. Would rather spend more for a good one that will last. Cheers in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Spyderco Doublestuff works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 What kind of kine (cheap or good?) The Bladetech work on cheap knives, but are wasteful. The Lanksky works well if you want to cheat. Ceramic stones are effective if you know how to use them. You can do a great job using a flat surface with wet and dry paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaikat Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks for the reply's. I have several decent knives but admit don't have much experience in sharpening anything more than a £50 knife. Should i look into getting them professional sharpened or try myself with a decent stone? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) I'd recommend the Spiderco as a good starter system. You need something to 'sharpen' and something to 'hone'. The quick pull through sharpeners have a habit of taking chunks off a blade and putting a heel on the knife. Most times a knife will just need a hone. If you can find an F DICKE knife sharpener on eBay go for it Have a sniff round this webby http://sharpeningmadeeasy.com/****.htm Edited November 2, 2014 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I have a 40x100 mm flat diamond stone, also use much thinner knives these days as the ones which look great are usually too thick... Thinner is better, so I have found.... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaikat Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Something like this mungler? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/F-****-Rapid-Steel-Action-Sharpening-Set-Knife-Sharpener-/221583856036?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item33976d51a4 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) You will not get anything cheaper or better than this unless you spend £40+ http://www.heinnie.com/lansky-sharpeners-turn-box-four-rod Lanky are easy to use and give a good edge changed link was the 2 rod I put up its the 4 you need look at the reviews on the site Edited November 3, 2014 by psycho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaikat Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Seen the heinnie website a lot, anybody had deals with them? Worth using then? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Used them a lot and never a single problem. Not always the fastest delivery but 100% reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) I have used Heinne - good service, but not always best prices. Edited November 3, 2014 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Spyderco Doublestuff works for me +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Always had good results with the lansky system and doesn't cost a small fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I have had a Lansky for years, and TBH never rated it that much. Then I did the boys thing and actually read the instructions one day and followed them to the letter. I now really rate it and have frighteningly sharp knives with me in the field as a result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I'd also look at how many knives you have if you are considering a manual swipe type sharpener (lansky, spiderco, heinne etc) - a decent sharpen up will take you all day. My preference is the Spiderco (I still have one in a drawer somewhere) because it will do serrated knives through to garden secateurs. Do factor in the need to be practical and lazy - I'd give the Frederick **** draw through one a go. 3 swipes and you're there, no fuss and no aggro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 alot depends on what sort of blade your wanting to sharpen and the grind be it micro bevel or convex perhaps Scandi , does the blade have any recurve to it what steel is it , carbon/stainless I use flat diamond plate they cut fast and give great edges once bedded in alittle , Iv heard the dc4 sharpens are ok for touch ups jobs etc , I also like to give um a bit of a strop afterwards with some compound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 As above a diamond credit card sharpener does my knives a treat. Can sharpen stanley knife blades with them. Had a red one I can't find and now ordered a blue course one as they smooth out and I want blades sharp fast. Also have the big diamond bock for home use that gets them shave sharp. If your not looking to shave with your knife a medium to course diamond file or pull through should do you. Try one mungler has suggested. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I use my DMT diamond stone for all my chisels at work and you won't better it. I've owned it 16 years and use it atleast 3 times a day at work but at £130 it's not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) This thread reminded me that I needed a knife sharpener for the kitchen. Not on the level as some of the recommendations here (really liked the Lanksky one but I'm not into knives outside of the kitchen) but I just ordered one of these: http://www.globalknifesharpener.co.uk/anysharp-global-knife-sharpener.html Remember seeing a stand selling them at the shooting show last year...... Edited November 4, 2014 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 This thread reminded me that I needed a knife sharpener for the kitchen. Not on the level as some of the recommendations here (really liked the Lanksky one but I'm not into knives outside of the kitchen) but I just ordered one of these: http://www.globalknifesharpener.co.uk/anysharp-global-knife-sharpener.html Remember seeing a stand selling them at the shooting show last year...... That's the one my mate sells (you watched him demonstrate it at the shooting show). It's really good for the money. I have one here but after reading this thread am really intrigued by the sharpening stone method - I think it would be worth learning. I think it may be a "gentler" method of sharpening a knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 That's the one my mate sells (you watched him demonstrate it at the shooting show). It's really good for the money. I have one here but after reading this thread am really intrigued by the sharpening stone method - I think it would be worth learning. I think it may be a "gentler" method of sharpening a knife. I don't have a great set of knives to be honest, lots of them but they are odds and ****. Next house next kitchen (soon) I will invest in a good set of knives and I will look at a decent sharpening system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 gonna do you just fine then I recon. In fact, it's a great excuse to go to next years shooting show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 This thread reminded me that I needed a knife sharpener for the kitchen. Not on the level as some of the recommendations here (really liked the Lanksky one but I'm not into knives outside of the kitchen) but I just ordered one of these: http://www.globalknifesharpener.co.uk/anysharp-global-knife-sharpener.html Remember seeing a stand selling them at the shooting show last year...... Be careful - they take a lot of metal off, so over time your knife will be eaten away fairly quickly. I have one and only use it on rough cheap knives. The likes of Lansky are goof for kitchen knives too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 If you are serious about sharpening, you really do need to invests some time in learning how to hold an angle and get back to it. A full system is going to provide for regrinds, sharpening and honing. No one machine will do all of these 3 together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Well I purchased the Lansky box from Amazon for £25.00 which does 20 and 25 degree edges and comes with two sets of rod - metal and ceramic. I have touched up all the blades in the house, scissors and even my axe blade - can not fault the kit...... yes it is kind of cheating but it works and that is all I care about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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