ashtons99 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 I bought myself a Lansky system recently, the deluxe system with 5 stones. I found it quite easy to use down to getting an acceptable edge but I feel it’s just not quite there. I have a new Spyderco knife which will slice through a hanging sheet of paper effortlessly, when I compare this to the edges I have achieved I think I have a bit further to go. im sure knife sharpening will be a skill improved with time and practice like other such things but is there any way of giving myself an edge (pardon the pun) Do I need to look towards a diamond addition to the set, a strop or just preserve with what I’ve got. Any insight would be welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Strop, depending on what grit you've already got down to. The finest grit in mine has a pink stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, ashtons99 said: I bought myself a Lansky system recently, the deluxe system with 5 stones. I found it quite easy to use down to getting an acceptable edge but I feel it’s just not quite there. I have a new Spyderco knife which will slice through a hanging sheet of paper effortlessly, when I compare this to the edges I have achieved I think I have a bit further to go. im sure knife sharpening will be a skill improved with time and practice like other such things but is there any way of giving myself an edge (pardon the pun) Do I need to look towards a diamond addition to the set, a strop or just preserve with what I’ve got. Any insight would be welcome Following this as I have same issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy07 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 I have one and get on ok with it. There are quite a few you tube vids offering tips which I watched prior to use and the main jist was to use the same amount of strokes each side and keep going until a burr has formed before swapping sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Problem with the Lanksy is that the rod guide holes are too big, so getting a constant angle isn't possible unless you hold the rods down hard with your left hand assuming you're right handed. It gets uncomfortable quite quickly so a glove helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 I do push down on the rod to keep it tight in the guide hole. Use the yellow ceramic stone then a strop and they are razor sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtons99 Posted May 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 09/05/2021 at 11:32, fse10 said: I do push down on the rod to keep it tight in the guide hole. Use the yellow ceramic stone then a strop and they are razor sharp. do you use the Lansky system strop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafod Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) My advise sell it and buy yourself a good coarse medium and fine diamond hone set i have a complete lansky 6 stone set in the case in the shed i paid a lot of money for the thing at the time when i bought it I wasn't a fan I could never get that ,"razor edge" on a blade as the advertising claimed it could the magic bullet in sharpening systems it was not in my humble opinion anyway i know how to use a sharpening stone but i just couldnt get on with the lansky system a good set of diamond hones are the way and if your sharpening knives for butchery then a good diamond grit sharpening steel is essential Edited May 12, 2021 by hafod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, hafod said: My advise sell it and buy yourself a good coarse medium and fine diamond hone set i have a complete lansky 6 stone set in the case in the shed i paid a lot of money for the thing at the time when i bought it I wasn't a fan I could never get that ,"razor edge" on a blade as the advertising claimed it could the magic bullet in sharpening systems it was not in my humble opinion anyway i know how to use a sharpening stone but i just couldnt get on with the lansky system a good set of diamond hones are the way and if your sharpening knives for butchery then a good diamond grit sharpening steel is essential i agree.............good quality diamond hones are the way to go.............i dont like a super fine razor edge...i like a slightly ragged edge it cuts better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 10/05/2021 at 20:04, ashtons99 said: Yes i do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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