Knife sharpener recommendations

[Big Al]

Like most of us, I have a fair few knives. I've also started to make a few of my own but I'm struggling to get a good edge on them.

I've heard people recommend the Lansky system but was wondering if there are other alternatives to consider. 

TIA

[smokingdragon]

There is also the Worksharp systems

https://www.worksharptools.com/

 

[Big Al]

2 hours ago, smokingdragon said:

There is also the Worksharp systems

https://www.worksharptools.com/

 

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[JohnfromUK]

I have a fairly simple DMT system set, seen here with an O'Pinel, (and propped up on an Quink ink bottle).

Knife blade held in a clamp which has two guides to set the angle for the two sides.  Diamond stone held in a handle which has a steel rod attached that runs in the guides.  My set has 5 stones from very coarse to extra fine.  Works well for me.

 

Guide here; https://www.dmtsharp.com/resources/sharpening-instructions.html

Edited December 29, 2023 by JohnfromUK

[Big Al]

4 hours ago, JohnfromUK said:

I have a fairly simple DMT system set, seen here with an O'Pinel, (and propped up on an Quink ink bottle).

Knife blade held in a clamp which has two guides to set the angle for the two sides.  Diamond stone held in a handle which has a steel rod attached that runs in the guides.  My set has 5 stones from very coarse to extra fine.  Works well for me.

 

Guide here; https://www.dmtsharp.com/resources/sharpening-instructions.html

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[THEINVISIBLESCARECROW]

Spyderco are similar to Lansky. I use Lansky ceramic rods not the full kit. Rather than wait untill dull I give my old Opinal a quick go on the rods every use to keep it's edge.

[Touchstone]

For a while, I've been using a Lansky which I have found to be adequate.  I like it because you know that you're obtaining a repeatable angle on the blade.  More recently, I've been getting improved results by following on with a stropping board coated with chromium oxide powder.

However, my brother has recently bought a Horl sharpener, again, backed up with a stropping board which seems to be provide better results than the Lansky.  I think I'll be upgrading to a Horl soon.  My butcher has started stocking them which provides me with additional confidence that it's a good system.

HORL Sharpener | Second Generation Sharpness | HORL-1993

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[team tractor]

I’ve owned my DMT diamond stone for 25 years now and use it daily at work but as said already if you strop the blade it transforms the cutting edge .

[Big Al]

1 hour ago, Touchstone said:

For a while, I've been using a Lansky which I have found to be adequate.  I like it because you know that you're obtaining a repeatable angle on the blade.  More recently, I've been getting improved results by following on with a stropping board coated with chromium oxide powder.

However, my brother has recently bought a Horl sharpener, again, backed up with a stropping board which seems to be provide better results than the Lansky.  I think I'll be upgrading to a Horl soon.  My butcher has started stocking them which provides me with additional confidence that it's a good system.

HORL Sharpener | Second Generation Sharpness | HORL-1993

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Thanks Touchstone. They do look great but I was budgeting for Lansky or Work Sharp systems.

I think I've narrowed the field to Lansky or Work Sharp. 

Lansky is tried and tested but seems unusable without buying the extra stand. 

Work sharp Precision (the aluminium one) is a complete system but I can't find anywhere that sells new stones.

 

Edit : I have now found somewhere who sells the work sharp stones. Work Sharp takes the lead.

Edited December 30, 2023 by Big Al
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[Big Al]

Thanks for the help everyone. I've gone for the Work Sharp.