Knife Sharpner of Choice?

[CMoore]

I use a bench grinder with paper wheels on it and love it for the fact it takes 1 minute to have a razor sharp knife.

What do you use and do you, like it and why?
Cory

[Fronty Owner]

steel rod.
been using it so long its a couple hits on the knife and its ready to use. Never really let my knifes get dull.

[CMoore]

I have never had much luck with one myself. Even though I have no reason to practice with one when I've got the paper wheels.

Ever tried a paper wheel, or seen one?
Cory

[t-boe]

I have never had much luck with one myself. Even though I have no reason to practice with one when I've got the paper wheels.

Ever tried a paper wheel, or seen one?
Cory

Heck yeah. I've got a scar on my arm because of one (due to the sharpness of the knife not the wheel itself). I plan on getting a set, but haven't found a place to get one yet.

[Fronty Owner]

you have my attention now...

[CMoore]

I bought mine off e-bay. They do a really good job of getting a knife razor sharp in about a minute.

They used to have brochure inside Bass Pro for them, next time I go I could pick one up and give you the info if you wanted one.
Cory

[jrs_dodge_diesel]

Here's what I use. Bought it at Cabela's for $40.

I really like how you can keep a consistent angle on the blade. Works really well. :)

http://www.gatcosharpeners.com/product/sharp_systems/edgemate_pro_sys.mgi?mgiToken=41D30B03B1EC30D531

[Fronty Owner]

Here's what I use. Bought it at Cabela's for $40.

I really like how you can keep a consistent angle on the blade. Works really well. :)

http://www.gatcosharpeners.com/product/sharp_systems/edgemate_pro_sys.mgi?mgiToken=41D30B03B1EC30D531

I had tried one similar to that. found it a bit of PITA for edge maintenance.

[FOXY005]

I use 3 honing stones about 2 1/2" wide x 10 " long, course - medium - fine each mounted on a wooden base and honing oil. Usually if the knife was sharped before I only have to touch it up with the fine stone.
I am curious as to what these paper wheels are can you post a picture ?

[tightgroup]

steel rod.
been using it so long its a couple hits on the knife and its ready to use. Never really let my knifes get dull.
That's what I use and it works great.

For a really dull knife I start with one of those Smith kits (similar to the Gatco above) and then use a steel to get a razor sharp edge.

The paper wheel sounds interesting. Is it something like this? Sharpening wheel link (http://www.osograndeknives.com/Razor%20Sharp%20Edgemaking%20System/razor_sharp_-_10_x_1_slotted_wheel,_5_8_hole_bushed_to_1_2.htm)

[CMoore]

Yep thats it, my only complaint with it is that it is hard to keep your angle right on it. But small knives area breeze with it.

Cory

[Riflemanusmc]

Lansky hands down. Take it with me when I hunt. Human power. Angles are the same every time...

[ripping r]

what you would you guys use to sharpen a knife with very hard blade steel. its rock well is 57. i tried plain stones wheres the stone does nothing to the blade.

[Fronty Owner]

what you would you guys use to sharpen a knife with very hard blade steel. its rock well is 57. i tried plain stones wheres the stone does nothing to the blade.

it takes some practice, but for very hard blades, I use the edge of the window on my truck.
Roll the window about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way down and work it like you would a stone or steel.

[ripping r]

it takes some practice, but for very hard blades, I use the edge of the window on my truck.
Roll the window about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way down and work it like you would a stone or steel.

I dont know if your kidding or not. but there is no way im doing that to my truck. what else would work.

[Fronty Owner]

Any piece of tempered glass will work.

Glass has a hardness of something like 1500 Brinell.