Lansky Sharpening Systems

[Marine24]

I'm in the market for a new sharpening system for my knives and wondering if anyone has used any of Lansky's products.

Looking at their diamond sharpening system.

[StagLefty]

I've got a well used older system-rods,stones,clamp,oil,and clamp mount. Always did a good job for me. This was bought probably before the diamond system. [Beer]

[Wulf202]

good stuff.

ill see if Primal will give his opinion. he has every sharper I've heard of and plenty that I've only seen at his place.

[Marine24]

Good to know Gents. My experience is using good ole fashioned Arkansas stone but this looks like an easier method to maintain the correct angle.

Leaning toward the diamond sytem because I have a couple of Gurkha Kukri knives that I picked up that I'd like to put an edge on, although their shape may present an interesting challenge or at least a stage approach.

Diamond system should take more material off faster than the stone system.

[StagLefty]

The only way I could seem to sharpen a Kukri was a fine file and then touch up with a handheld stone. [Beer]

[Marine24]

Probably. Kukri's are wall art, so not a big deal if they stay the way they are. Better than messing them up.

[Marine24]

How so? Realize manufacture videos are supposed to make it look easy, but these actually do.

What made it hard?

[StagLefty]

One trick I did learn on a knife forum is to take a sharpie to the knife edge and then when you start using the Lansky you can tell if your getting the right angle. [Beer]

[Ah Pook]

I have the five stone system. Never got the hang of the rods, so I free hand it. Nice stones.

[offgrid]

Had a Lansky stone sharpener several years ago. Found it very easy to use.

Upgraded to a Edge Pro, have had it for about 10yrs.

Sharpeners that will hold the knife at a fixed/repeatable angle is the way to go.

[Marine24]

Offgrid,

Looks like the Edge Pro and Lansky use similar concepts. What's the big advatage of the Edge Pro? It is considerably more expensive but I'm a firm believer to try and only buy once.

I like that both systems keep a consistent angle too.

[offgrid]

Offgrid,

Looks like the Edge Pro and Lansky use similar concepts. What's the big advatage of the Edge Pro? It is considerably more expensive but I'm a firm believer to try and only buy once.

I like that both systems keep a consistent angle too.

With the Lansky, sometimes the knife would move on me. The clamping/holding device is the weak point of the Lansky.

If you go with the Edge Pro, just get the 220, 400, and 600 stones. You can run the stones dry for the last few passes which acts as a finer grit.

Also I like the fact the Edge Pro does not have preset angles. Can quickly touch up a edge with small change to the angle creating a slight compound bevel, it's basically the same thing as touching-up with a ceramic rod.

[Marine24]

Interesting comment about the clamp. One of the reasons I moved away from the Edge Master.

[rondog]

Been wondering about the Lansky myself. I can't sharpen a fuckin' stick.

[StagLefty]

Been wondering about the Lansky myself. I can't sharpen a fuckin' stick.

The Lansky is no good for sharpening sticks-says so on the box [ROFL1]

[rondog]

The Lansky is no good for sharpening sticks-says so on the box [ROFL1]

Well, damn. There goes that idea.....

[Ah Pook]

The Lansky is no good for sharpening sticks-says so on the box [ROFL1]
[LOL] Poor RD, can't catch a break.

[coloshooter]

I've had a lansky for about 15 yrs and i too had issues with not being able to keep the blade clamped in a steady position, really depends on the knife. Bought an Edge pro and will never look back. The edge pro is infinitely adjustable use a marker to mark the blade adjust the stone and sharpen your knife, very easy with great results.
"buy nice or buy twice"
Rafael

[BigNick73]

I used a Lansky since I was a kid and they work great. Most knives I'd re profile to do a relief and then sharpen and that takes a while the first time you do it, after that it goes quick.

I have a Gitco diamond one now and like it, more angles than the Lansky.

Just about any stone system will get the job done, the key is to know what your doing and understanding of what you're trying to achieve. There plenty of knife sharpening articles out there that give the basics.