The Best Knife Sharpener

Wow, some of you guys are really serious about sharpening your knives, newspaper and leather straps to get that perfect edge. If I spent all that time getting it sharp, I wouldn't want to use it and make it dull. Then I'd have to spend all that time sharpening it again.
Really guys, I'm not trying to be funny, I am looking for something powered by electricity not my arm, that will error free, put a sharp edge on the variety of knives I carry around. I doubt it exists, but I figured if anyone knew of a solution to my problem, I would find them on here.
 
I think the dilemma with any electric powered sharpener would be dramatically reduced life of the knife! :eek:
 
SweetMK said:
I think the dilemma with any electric powered sharpener would be dramatically reduced life of the knife! :eek:
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That's ok, these companies make these knives every day, they will be thrilled if you buy another one.
 
I have a Lansky kit but set tup is a pain. Right now there is a Spyderco sharpmaker right behind me on the counter and I suspect that it will be the last sharpener I ever buy.

FWIW I also have traditional Norton and natural Arkansas stones and can and have sharpened knives and tools to razor sharpness with them, finishing with a 10" hard felt buffing wheel with Matchless compound but I just don't have the hand strength and patience anymore.
 
I bought this model from Amazon and it has exceeded my expectations. I sharpened a Henkel butcher knife that had not been touched in almost a decade. I could literally shave my arm with it after 3 minutes.

This thing is fast, affordable, and comes with a very thorough manual that explains which type of edge should go on different types of knives.

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Anyone use one of these (Cratex)?

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Those are 1" target dots for scale.

They come in various grits, I have "black" and "red".

I have a custom made holder that will allow me to chuck it in a 1/4" drill

It does miracles on other things! :)

I might have to give it a try on a knife.
 
Avery11 said:
I bought this model from Amazon and it has exceeded my expectations. I sharpened a Henkel butcher knife that had not been touched in almost a decade. I could literally shave my arm with it after 3 minutes.

This thing is fast, affordable, and comes with a very thorough manual that explains which type of edge should go on different types of knives.

Check out the reviews Amazon.com: Chef'sChoice M130 Professional Knife-Sharpening Station, Black: Kitchen & Dining


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Does it work on the smaller pocket knives? The picture looks like the wheel is several inches from the guard.
 
When my daughter gets ahold of a kitchen knife, and doesn't sharpen it, and washes it in the dish washer they are really bad. When I get to CO my Granddaughter ask me to sharpen the knives as they can't cut anything with them. A 1" belt sander with a 550 grip belt (well used) makes quick work of putting an edge on the blades. I don't spend too much time as they will be right back in the same shape the next time I get out there.
 
For Christmas my wife got me the "Work Sharp" mentioned by another poster. It is fantastic! I have a S&W stainless knife in my pocket right now that had been in a drawer for 40 years. I spent hours and hours over the years trying to sharpen it without success. Useless. 5 minutes, tops, using the Work Sharp and it is like a straight razor. I look for things to sharpen now. Did every pocket, kitchen, and carving set. A dozen pairs of scissors, a Gerber hatchet and am now going through the garage and tool boxes just looking for things to sharpen. This is a great tool for those of us not patient or skilled enough to use the stones.
 
I use DMT Diamonds...and get razor edges all the time !!!.....

Denny G.
 
Denny G said:
I use DMT Diamonds...and get razor edges all the time !!!.....

Denny G.
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I tried just about everything. The DMT Diamond whetstones are the best I've tried. I also like using a sharpening steel to help finish the edge. I got a tip from a magazine for putting on a final edge. Instead of a leather strap, use the edge of a cardboard box. It works great!
 
brokendowncop said:
For Christmas my wife got me the "Work Sharp" mentioned by another poster. It is fantastic! I have a S&W stainless knife in my pocket right now that had been in a drawer for 40 years. I spent hours and hours over the years trying to sharpen it without success. Useless. 5 minutes, tops, using the Work Sharp and it is like a straight razor. I look for things to sharpen now. Did every pocket, kitchen, and carving set. A dozen pairs of scissors, a Gerber hatchet and am now going through the garage and tool boxes just looking for things to sharpen. This is a great tool for those of us not patient or skilled enough to use the stones.
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I would like some more info and perhaps a picture of this work sharp. Would you PM me please.
 
There are 2 versions of the "Work Sharp"... the original and the Ken Onion edition. For those who haven't heard that name, Ken Onion is a renowned knife maker/designer, several knife companies such as Kershaw list "Ken Onion design" knives in their catalogs.

Ken lent his expertise in coming up with a version of the Work Sharp that is superior to the original in that it can handle just about any blade angle you want to throw at it.

If your considering one, spend the extra $$. They weren't in existence when I bought my Work Sharp, so now I have 2 of them with the original being relegated to garage duty sharpening tasks and the Ken Onion version is my "go to" on for all knives.

Colts4u... search for "Work sharp ken onion edition" on youtube, you'll find all the info about it you'll need.
 
Spyderco Sharpmaker....mine has two sets of ceramic rods, aggressive grit (brown), and fine (white). Easy, handy, top quality set-up for a reasonable price. Eighty bucks or so, depends on the rods you get. Will sharpen scissors as well. Does everything you could want, and no need to do anything else.

However (here's the OCD part)......I like my edges mirror sharp on my EDC carry knives, so I follow with a extra-fine, translucent Arkansas stone; then a leather strop impregnated with Chromium Oxide. Wonderfully sharp and source of great pride.

Make your own strop with some good leather and glue it with rubber cement to a piece hard, flat wood; get a stick of Chromium Oxide (green).....heat the stick and the leather simultaneously (I use a hair dryer), rub and spread it into the leather like a crayon...then take off the excess with some sort of straight edge and smooth it out for a thin, level surface. Sounds harder than it is. I clamp the leather during glueing so as not to have any 'bumps' in the leather, and clean off the excess CO...more is not better. The heating opens the pores of the leather allowing it to become imbedded in the surface. When the surface starts to darken, which is actually metal from the stropping process, I reheat and freshen the surface.

I find sharpening to be very relaxing and rewarding. My wife always knows when I've done her kitchen knives. Also, you'll come to appreciate the different types/grades of cutlery steel. Get the best you can....more expensive, yes; but worth it in the long run.
 
A good ol' sharpening stone a fine Arkansas stone and a leather strop for me.I can take almost any blade and make it shaving sharp with those three items.It takes some practice so start with some cheap Frost cutlery knives.
 
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