"I got mine for free with one of my knife purchases."Errr... if you paid for it then it wasnt free, was it? Do you work for their marketing department, or what?
The absolute best method I have for sharpening my cutlery is as simple as drawing the blade edge across the bottom of a ceramic coffee cup. All of my knives are shaving sharp, thanks to that little bit of wisdom that my grandmother passed on to me.
I like the fact that he threw this little bit of information in there. "My Granddad used to beat his kids with his strop when they misbehaved. His son, my uncle "Bird Dog" tried to shave without proper instruction and cut a big gash in the strop. In the ensuing punishment the new sharp corner cut him, he started bleeding all over, and my Grandmother Nana came flying out of the house with strong new theories about corporal punishment. She was half my Granddad's size and twice as powerful. The kids were able to eat dinner sitting down for a while after that."
This is only correct if you are using the type of knife shown. !!Good knives (Global or better) quite often have a blade that if you used a 6-8 degree angle would ruin the knife. Not being able to gauge the angle correctly is also a big deal. Therefore specialist tools like angle guides (often very cheap) that allow an angle to be used perfectly, and a good water based stone sharpening kit (all FOR UNDER $50). This ceramic one is the best one I have used and many other Chef's use it as well. <a class="user" href="http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=202817">http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=202817</a>This keeps professional knives in perfect shape. Oh and NEVER trust your good blade to a professional sharpener unless they have accurate blade guides. Professional Steels are the other way to go but can screw up a knife if you don't get your angles right on non-flat bladed knives.
The 6-9 dollar plastic, handheld devices with the 2 little crossed ceramic rods, is by far the easiest and most idiot-proof method I have found for sharpening knives. It does a great job, and rarely needs replaced.Sportsmansguide and probably Walmart carry them, too...I tried for years to get the angles down, and it all took just too much time and focus. I have these sharpeners in the office, kitchen and shop. Anywhere you need to sharpen something.You can easily do scizzors with them too!!YesCyborg
From what I understand, unless you are properly trained, you should never sharpen your own knives. You can straighten them, but leave the sharpening to professionals.
arcticwolf_0Jul 24, 2006
Alright tutorial on sharpening if you own knives, but don't care all that much. However, if seriously if you're a knife person at all you've already got the one sharpener you need.Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker.<a class="user" href="http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77">http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77</a>
cynoclastJul 24, 2006
I use a combo of this: <a class="user" href="http://www.knivesplus.com/lansky-knife-sharpener-lk-lkclx.html">http://www.knivesplus.com/lansky-knife-sharpener-lk-lkclx.html</a>and this: <a class="user" href="http://www.gungfu.com/cart-htm/weapons_weapons_accessories_sword_cleaning_kit.htm">http://www.gungfu.com/cart-htm/weapons_weapons_accessories_sword_cleaning_kit.htm</a> (Ceramic Sharpening Sticks)If you're patient you can put one hell of an edge on with the Lansky, for a quick & razor sharp edge, use the rods.Weird that this was just posted because I just completely re-edged my pocket knife Frday night.
markbyersJul 24, 2006
"I got mine for free with one of my knife purchases."Errr... if you paid for it then it wasnt free, was it? Do you work for their marketing department, or what?
n00fJul 24, 2006
The absolute best method I have for sharpening my cutlery is as simple as drawing the blade edge across the bottom of a ceramic coffee cup. All of my knives are shaving sharp, thanks to that little bit of wisdom that my grandmother passed on to me.
levyjl1988Jul 24, 2006
Can I sharpen my Katana by doing this?
cerisaacJul 24, 2006
I like the fact that he threw this little bit of information in there. "My Granddad used to beat his kids with his strop when they misbehaved. His son, my uncle "Bird Dog" tried to shave without proper instruction and cut a big gash in the strop. In the ensuing punishment the new sharp corner cut him, he started bleeding all over, and my Grandmother Nana came flying out of the house with strong new theories about corporal punishment. She was half my Granddad's size and twice as powerful. The kids were able to eat dinner sitting down for a while after that."
mrinternetJul 24, 2006
This is only correct if you are using the type of knife shown. !!Good knives (Global or better) quite often have a blade that if you used a 6-8 degree angle would ruin the knife. Not being able to gauge the angle correctly is also a big deal. Therefore specialist tools like angle guides (often very cheap) that allow an angle to be used perfectly, and a good water based stone sharpening kit (all FOR UNDER $50). This ceramic one is the best one I have used and many other Chef's use it as well. <a class="user" href="http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=202817">http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=202817</a>This keeps professional knives in perfect shape. Oh and NEVER trust your good blade to a professional sharpener unless they have accurate blade guides. Professional Steels are the other way to go but can screw up a knife if you don't get your angles right on non-flat bladed knives.
arcticwolf_0Jul 25, 2006
@MarkByersI wish.
ei8htballJul 25, 2006
Uhh... did you read it?From the article:"Buy yourself a sharpening stone for a dollar..."Since when does "a dollar" = $30
m1ch184Jul 27, 2006
Show me one place you can buy a semi-DECENT stone for a buck. while you're at it, take some pics of the flying pigs.
oldcyborgJul 31, 2006
The 6-9 dollar plastic, handheld devices with the 2 little crossed ceramic rods, is by far the easiest and most idiot-proof method I have found for sharpening knives. It does a great job, and rarely needs replaced.Sportsmansguide and probably Walmart carry them, too...I tried for years to get the angles down, and it all took just too much time and focus. I have these sharpeners in the office, kitchen and shop. Anywhere you need to sharpen something.You can easily do scizzors with them too!!YesCyborg
howdareyouAug 31, 2006
From what I understand, unless you are properly trained, you should never sharpen your own knives. You can straighten them, but leave the sharpening to professionals.
mydaveAug 2, 2008
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