I Need A Me Proof Sharpener

[1911Sooner]

Spyderco sharpmaker is full proof. Even I can do it.

 

[okkaps]

Spyderco sharpmaker is full proof. Even I can do it.

+1 Easy to use and works amazingly!

 

[rawhide]

Dale showed me one he got at Wannamakers. You had two spring loaded rods that you pulled your knife down through vertically to sharpen. The angles stayed the same on both sides. It sounded good and simple. Maybe he will chime in here or PM about it.

I looked at that one at the Wanenmacher but it was about $20 cheaper on Amazon and the reviews were so so. I have the Ken Onion Worksharp and it works well with a little practice. The knife aficionados recommend not using it on quality knives. I'd love to find a quality sharpening system that won't break the bank or learn to do it well on a stone.

 

[ldp4570]

If you have a steady hand, come to Ponca City. I can help.

Its all about keeping the proper angle consistently. Consistently being the key word.

This right here. All it takes is a little time to learn, and you'll actually enjoy sharpening your knives, and other sharp things.

 

[cody6766]

wicked edge and edge pro seem to be very good (and expensive) options. I'm sharpener shopping for my chef's knives and those show up a lot for bigger and pocket knives

 

[lkothe]

Practice at keeping the same angle. A wetstone then an Arkansas stone or a diamond stone is quick and easy. Once you get the hang of it you can "feel" the stone when it falls into the previous strokes angle. It just feels smoother than if you are on a different angle.
Practice and steady repetition.
I have an old ceramic stone for sharpening 3 blade broadheads that is about 3" long that has sharpened my knives for going on 20 years.