This is a discussion on Which stone sharpener is recommended? within the Knives forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; I was carrying a pocket knife by the first grade. This was probably because my grandfather, who lived next door, always had his knife in ...
I was carrying a pocket knife by the first grade. This was probably because my grandfather, who lived next door, always had his knife in his pocket. Once I thought I had lost my knife and went back after school got out and told the teacher I was outside on the play ground hunting for my pocket knife. She did not say a word.?!
Anyway, I am still carrying a knife. Just as a cutting tool as needed. Always sharpened with a stone and enjoyed the process. I have various grit stones gathered from over the years. Recently, I decided to look at what was available in knife sharpening stones. There is a lot out there to chose from and it gets confusing looking at the choices and the level of money you may chose to spend. Some of the kits cost fifty some dollars if I recall correctly. Therefore, what currently available stone/stones have you guys liked that you use? There are stones and stone systems that give you the right angles to sharpen by. Not sure if I want to go the route of having the knife held for me or not? Just looking to upgrade with a new stone/stones and what others are enjoying with their knife sharpening chores?
I was carrying a pocket knife by the first grade. This was probably because my grandfather, who lived next door, always had his knife in his pocket. Once I thought I had lost my knife and went back after school got out and told the teacher I was outside on the play ground hunting for my pocket knife. She did not say a word.?!
Anyway, I am still carrying a knife. Just as a cutting tool as needed. Always sharpened with a stone and enjoyed the process. I have various grit stones gathered from over the years. Recently, I decided to look at what was available in knife sharpening stones. There is a lot out there to chose from and it gets confusing looking at the choices and the level of money you may chose to spend. Some of the kits cost fifty some dollars if I recall correctly. Therefore, what currently available stone/stones have you guys liked that you use? There are stones and stone systems that give you the right angles to sharpen by. Not sure if I want to go the route of having the knife held for me or not? Just looking to upgrade with a new stone/stones and what others are enjoying with their knife sharpening chores?
I agree on the spyderco stones. I recently just purchased a "double stuff" stone and I really like it. It is medium on one side and fine on the other.
I also use a Norton fine India stone. It really puts a great edge on too. The spyderco stones are best to use after the india.
Another nice thing about the spyderco stones is that you don't use any liquid on them. They are used dry. Then you can clean them out with a big pink eraser.
Last edited by bigweatherby; September 13th, 2011 at 03:28 PM.
I use a Lansky with diamond stones for knives. For my woodworking tools a glass plate 12x12 with silicon carbide paper down to 2000 grit with a little oil and a leather strop on a board with jeweler's rouge on one side and plain on the other.
Thanks Thomashoward for the knife web site! That was very helpful. Also to everybody I appreciate your feedback which has helped give me some guidance & direction.
Most won't know what I'm talking about but I keep my edge sharp my running it over a old tig cup I always have in my welding bag. They're made of a type of porcelain and work great to keep a sharp edge or to finish the edge.
If you are not set only on stones for sharpening I would look into a belt sander or work sharp mini belt sharpener. Sharpens faster and quicker and gives you a longer lasting convex edge. I have used spyderco stones, spyderco tri angle sharpener, DMT, Lansky and even the Edge Pro. For speed with a great edge its hard to beat a belt sharpener.
I've been using a tri angle (ceramic) sharpener for a number of years. Gives me a very good edge. Not difficult to use. I ended up using it in my lady friends knives, she also likes the sharp edge.
it fits in a side pocket.
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