Edgemaker knife sharpener

Captplaid

http://edgemaker.com/

Does this make a good sharp knife. or would you recommend something else?

HandLoad

I'm kinda a Purist - I use only Arkansas Was-hita Stones, or Diamond Laps. I think the Ceramic and Carbide set-ups like the one illustrated have Two flaws: They "Work" the finest part of the edge, causing it to sometimes lose Crystallized Chunks of Metal; and secondly, it doesn't allow you to select the fineness of the edge for intended use.

The only Concession I make to Convenience is a Chef's Choice Diamond Motorized Lap.

1911a1-fan

thats just a steel edge sharpener, its fine to touch up cutlery, it straightens out the very fine feathered edge of the blade{microscopic}providing the knife has previously been sharped to that exact angle, but other than that, it will not put a degree angle on the blade, nor will it repair a damaged edge


fork out for a lansky, novice or pro can use them with consistent results, i use one to keep the angle i want, then finish off with a leather strop i made

roswellnative

I have an older model of this Smiths
http://smithsedge.com/products/product.asp?id=74&cid=30

I have used countless "sharpening systems" but this diamond embedded rod is just the best.

The trick is to sharpen the knife at two angles. one thats about 15deg and then do it again at 40.

rong

Those diamond rods just make your
knife a microscopic serated edge.
There is NO SUBSTITUTE for patience
and a good whet stone.

jonk

A guy was selling these at the gunshow. He demonstrated how it would sharpen a dull knife (I felt the edge before he started) sharp enough to fillet a piece of paper, allowing him to cut a layer off the top of the paper without piercing the paper.

I was sold and bought one on the spot.

It won't repair a damaged blade, but it really does work very well.

It also allows you to sharpen scissors pretty well.

Horney toad

http://www.gatcosharpeners.com/product/sharp_systems/edgemate_pro_sys.mgi?mgiToken=41D30B039C8DBD931

My favorite.

duckhunter

Have used one for years. Not like a stone but sure is quick.

gesshots

quote:Originally posted by Captplaid
http://edgemaker.com/

Does this make a good sharp knife. or would you recommend something else?




HandLoad - "I'm kinda a Purist - I use only Arkansas Was-hita Stones, or Diamond Laps."

Rong - " Those diamond rods just make your
knife a microscopic serated edge.
There is NO SUBSTITUTE for patience
and a good whet stone."

+1
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