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Sak007
13 July 2011, 22:14
I've been in the market for a sharpener and was curious what type of sharpeners you guys are running ?I've always used stones but I'm looking at something similar to the Wicked Edge or similar but it's $$$.

oregonshooter
13 July 2011, 23:06
http://www.edgeproinc.com/Apex-Model-Edge-Pro-System/Apex-4-kit-p7.html

hikeeba
14 July 2011, 08:30
I have a variety of sharpening implements, but find I use the Spyderco Sharpmaker and similarly shaped Lansky Dog Bone ceramic sharpeners the most. 99.347% of the sharpening I do is minor touch-up stuff. I also find I used the Spyderco Sharpmaker more configured like a bench stone than a 'V' lately.

Eric
14 July 2011, 14:45
I've heard good things about the EdgePro Apex, but use the Spyderco Sharpmaker. $55 vs $245.

oregonshooter
14 July 2011, 23:29
I've had that set for about 4 years now and paid back much of the cost charging $4.00 a knife at work for a razor edge in 20 minutes. Works on any size knife and really is a step above. It's like good glass, until you try it you don't know what you are missing and when you have there is no going back.

G19Man
15 July 2011, 07:58
I recently bought (4) Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpeners that I keep in the vehicles and with gear if away from home.

Sierra Trading Post (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,3587P_Smiths-Knife-Sharpener-Pocket-Pal.html) has them on sale for <$5 and used a code for free shipping.

oregonshooter
18 July 2011, 15:58
Good item to have in the GHB/BOB setup. I think most people forget about field sharpening.

ICANHITHIMMAN
19 July 2011, 15:54
I have a Jap wet stone from the wood working store

CMK12
8 August 2012, 18:21
Sharpmaker for me. The name is a misnomer though. Sharpkeeper would be more accurate. I CAREFULLY use a bench sander if I need to remove any serious metal. I generally only have to do that once if the blade came without an edge. The sharpmaker(keeper) is idiot proof and works extremely well in keeping knives laser/razor sharp in my experience.

louie
9 August 2012, 10:29
Lansky!
If the blade is really FUBAR'd, then I'll use my Chef's Choice electric sharpener from Cabela's.

CDR_Glock
18 August 2012, 05:35
For the cost, the Lansky is good. However, I find the blade mount to be subpar when it comes to knives with a swedge or tapered spine. I have an Apex Pro Edge and it works on virtually any sized knife, blade type, or blade design.