Knife Sharpener
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Whole in the Water
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Buddha
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I just picked up this at Gourmet warehouse the other day as I’ve been trying to figure out whetstones for years. Haven’t tried it out yet and can’t figure out if the guards themselves will eventually wear out. 16 dollars so figured if I’d give it a try. The whetstones cost way more.
In the meantime I’ve been using the Ken Onion work sharp belt sharpener. Bigger investment but can sharpen more than knives like scissors and axes. It’s also easier if you are sharpening a lot of knives. One thing about belt sharpeners is the bevel is rounder into the edge versus flat which makes a stronger durable edge and can be brought back to life quickly with runs on a good steel. The rounder bevel will get very sharp. Sharper than anyone would need but if you are looking for dropping a silk scarf on the edge and it cuts or surgical scalpel sharp a stone is better. I still want to learn the whetstone for my single edged sushi knife and for when I don’t have power and need to sharpen a knife.
In the meantime I’ve been using the Ken Onion work sharp belt sharpener. Bigger investment but can sharpen more than knives like scissors and axes. It’s also easier if you are sharpening a lot of knives. One thing about belt sharpeners is the bevel is rounder into the edge versus flat which makes a stronger durable edge and can be brought back to life quickly with runs on a good steel. The rounder bevel will get very sharp. Sharper than anyone would need but if you are looking for dropping a silk scarf on the edge and it cuts or surgical scalpel sharp a stone is better. I still want to learn the whetstone for my single edged sushi knife and for when I don’t have power and need to sharpen a knife.
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gone fishin
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Use your grinder sharpener of choice, but finish it off with one of these or something like it.
Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 - Professional Electric Knife Sharpener 120v : Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement
Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 - Professional Electric Knife Sharpener 120v : Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement
Foxsea
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Still using Chef's Choice in the kitchen - Quick and easy. For my wood lathe tools, a CBN wheel and low speed grinder are great - using a jig. They will also provide an excellent knife edge.
kaelc
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Second vote for this. Bought at island outfitters. Hard to stomach the price but I do all my extended families knives now it’s good and quick
spring time
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I use a work sharp it’s awesome it does everything
codfather
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CR Bill, not sure how much money you want to spend?
I bought this one from Lee Valley Tools five years ago and it is unbelievable.
You can shave with any knife you sharpen on the T-8
www.leevalley.com
I bought this one from Lee Valley Tools five years ago and it is unbelievable.
You can shave with any knife you sharpen on the T-8
Tormek T-8 Sharpening
Tormek T-8 Sharpening Machine - Lee Valley Tools
Discover the Tormek T-8 Sharpening Machine. Buy this product now on our Lee Valley online store.
www.leevalley.com
RiverBoy
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they also make one about half that price. can’t find it off handCR Bill, not sure how much money you want to spend?
I bought this one from Lee Valley Tools five years ago and it is unbelievable.
You can shave with any knife you sharpen on the T-8
Tormek T-8 Sharpening
Tormek T-8 Sharpening Machine - Lee Valley Tools
Discover the Tormek T-8 Sharpening Machine. Buy this product now on our Lee Valley online store.
