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]

Originally Posted by 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

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/produ...0B03B1EC30D531

[Fronty Owner]

Originally Posted by 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/produ...0B03B1EC30D531

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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