Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc?

MrEd · 14-12-2009, 12:48

Im thinking of getting something so i can sharpen my knives more accurately.

I have a bench stone but im not gonna lie im not that good with it, so i was looking for something to use thats simpler that gives me good results. This would be for use at home rather than carry into the field.

Been looking at the lansky systems and the spyderco systems (the latter more £££)

anyone used these or got any comments? what do people think?
I only want to spend once so want to get it right

ed

Timbo1 · 14-12-2009, 12:53

These are good:

http://www.edgepal.com/

MrEd · 14-12-2009, 13:07

Its £250 quid though!!!

The lanksy is £30 and the spyderco is £50

FGYT · 14-12-2009, 13:38

DMT aligner system about £50 ish for a set with 3 grades

I like it and got it because ive used DMT for years

ATB

Duncan

FGYT · 14-12-2009, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbo1

These are good:

http://www.edgepal.com/

thats an interesting set

scruff · 14-12-2009, 14:08

Ed, I've got a Lansky jobbie.

You're quite welcome to borrow it if you like?

MrEd · 14-12-2009, 14:26

cool, im deffo going to get something i just didnt want to rush straight into it and get something that would turn out to be crappy!

mole trapper · 14-12-2009, 15:28

Been using the Lansky system for about 10 years, very good results, only go for the diamond stones though unless you want a rough stone one for axes and the like.

siberianfury · 14-12-2009, 16:40

Get a Fallkniven DC4, Diamond and fine ceramic stone, pocket sized and will sharpen to a scalpel like edge.
costs £13 and is one of the best peices of kit i ever bought.

launditch2 · 14-12-2009, 16:50

Just cant get on with the Lansky..Bit to much of a faff IMO.
Much better to learn the art of stone sharpening.Agreed..dc4 is a good buy.

14-12-2009, 12:48	#1
MrEd BCL Spammer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey/Sussex Posts: 1,390	Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? Im thinking of getting something so i can sharpen my knives more accurately. I have a bench stone but im not gonna lie im not that good with it, so i was looking for something to use thats simpler that gives me good results. This would be for use at home rather than carry into the field. Been looking at the lansky systems and the spyderco systems (the latter more £££) anyone used these or got any comments? what do people think? I only want to spend once so want to get it right ed __________________ www.TheTimeChamber.co.uk - Re-launched! Used by an American Uni for pre-course reading!

14-12-2009, 12:53	#2
Timbo1 Senior Member Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Re: Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? These are good: http://www.edgepal.com/

14-12-2009, 13:07	#3
MrEd BCL Spammer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey/Sussex Posts: 1,390	Re: Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? Its £250 quid though!!! The lanksy is £30 and the spyderco is £50 __________________ www.TheTimeChamber.co.uk - Re-launched! Used by an American Uni for pre-course reading!

14-12-2009, 13:38	#4
FGYT Loaf to Live Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Cranbourne chase Age: 41 Posts: 1,170	Re: Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? DMT aligner system about £50 ish for a set with 3 grades I like it and got it because ive used DMT for years ATB Duncan __________________ Dorset Woodland Blades:See you at the Wilderness Gathering

14-12-2009, 14:08	#6
scruff Misologist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wheeare the' black-leead t'tram lines Age: 32 Posts: 2,312	Re: Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? Ed, I've got a Lansky jobbie. You're quite welcome to borrow it if you like? __________________ "Don't thee thou me thee thou thissen and see how tha likes thee thouing"

14-12-2009, 14:26	#7
MrEd BCL Spammer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey/Sussex Posts: 1,390	Re: Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? cool, im deffo going to get something i just didnt want to rush straight into it and get something that would turn out to be crappy! __________________ www.TheTimeChamber.co.uk - Re-launched! Used by an American Uni for pre-course reading!

14-12-2009, 15:28	#8
mole trapper Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cornwall Posts: 41	Re: Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? Been using the Lansky system for about 10 years, very good results, only go for the diamond stones though unless you want a rough stone one for axes and the like.

14-12-2009, 16:40	#9
siberianfury I Am SiR DigBY Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: deepest, darkest somerset Age: 22 Posts: 1,397	Re: Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? Get a Fallkniven DC4, Diamond and fine ceramic stone, pocket sized and will sharpen to a scalpel like edge. costs £13 and is one of the best peices of kit i ever bought. __________________ Im a Pwofessonal bow breaker and FaCe steeler!!

14-12-2009, 16:50	#10
launditch2 No Rest.No Rust. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norfolk Age: 37 Posts: 73	Re: Lansky sharpening system or spyderco etc? Just cant get on with the Lansky..Bit to much of a faff IMO. Much better to learn the art of stone sharpening.Agreed..dc4 is a good buy. __________________ No Rest.No Rust.

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