Knife Sharpening

[Grainbelt]

I got my sharpener at Harbor Freight for $50. 1" by 30" belt sander. I practiced on cheapo steak knives till I got it down. I can sharpen knives that will shave hair off in a very short time now. 

[reinhard1]

We had a larger version of the Chef's Choice at work [not the same brand though].  Trick with those is that you should use the same amount of strokes with each grade.  Then use a steel to finish off your cycle.    What you don't want to do is use them too often.  They will in time wear down your blade.  I use a stone at this time and my two steels.  I have a "course" steel and a smooth steel.  Often times they are just what I need.  I use the stone maybe two or three times a year in between.  good luck.

[leechlake]

I didn't even know what you guys were referring to with the Chef's Choice Gizmo but seeing the picture I have one.  Mine is a two stager though.  Left side sharpens right side hones.  Frankly, I don't like it that much. I think it's hard to keep the angle right since the stone spins and kind of floats or pivots.  I will use it on steak knives when they've got abused but it sits in a cabinet above our fridge.  Also, I don't like dump sitting around on the counter and I'm old school with the stone and steel thing that sits in the knife block.

I'm in the minority I'm sure.  Using that would be like using some Rice Maker instead of just using a normal pan.  For the amateurs I understand it's benefit   

Boar- you can have mine and for Christmas get 5000 feet of extension cord it you ever need to sharpen a knife out in the woods.

(I'm in a bad mood this morning so forgive me)

PS- this edit is because as I typed this RH, at least in part, stated what I was trying to write and my thoughts.  That is an early Christmas present for sure, RH and I on the same page!!!  Thanks RH, I'm in a better mood now.

 

Edited December 19, 2015 by leechlake

[Boar]

I know its me but I cant make spaghettie or spell it either. i choose the things I want to learn and be good at, but some things I just need to happen now to move on other things, Nuthing wrong with making life a little more simplified for ones self.

[delcecchi]

ok then for a guy who cant sharpen knives worth a squat, what a good sharpener that dont cost a 100 bucks or more,

cheapest, and very effectve, piece of glass or old mirrir, or a mirror tile. Can of spray adhesive, and a pack of assorted wet-dry carbide paper.  Works great.