Has anyone used the Lansky Sharpeniing System on these blades? If so, which angle works best? Thanks
1566507
I have not used with that shappening system but as it is scandi grind there is no second beval if u just folloe the main bevel (which is 11 degrees to come to a 22on both sides u should be fine
2179189
My knives are especially sharp after using mine. If you have used another sharpener that perhaps put a different angle on the blade, you're going to have to run them through the course side a number of times (maybe 50 or do on each side) to get the angle correct. Then 10 or more on each side of the fine stone.
380248
Very carefully... That is the downside to these types of blades. They're beautiful, and highly functional, but a bear to sharpen. I would get a smith sharpening rod. Its not ideal, but it can go places that an arkansas stone can't.
1989243
This is like any other sharpener. It is not hard to find the best angle. You must find it by yourself because not all knives are made the same way.
1555998
I have a Boker ceramic knife. I did use the Duosharp to sharpen mine and it will definitely sharpen the knife. Is it the recommended way? Don't know. My instructions tell me to send the knife back to Boker to be sharpened. Brian
1820818
The angle is not @ 20. I believe it it 22.5. I spoke to Lansky directly. It will change the angle of your blade if used as a primary sharpener. As a touch up sharpener in the field then not an issue. However, you would need to reset the blade angle with your primary sharpener. I use the Spyderco triangle sharpmaker. Excellent.
1029158
The ones I got were sharp. Actually used last 1/2 of season without having to sharpen. They appear to hold the edge pretty good.
127827
Thank you for asking the question about the guides. Yes, the sharpener comes with 30 degree angle guides. You can always go to our website at www.timberlinesharpener.com to order the set of accessory guides that provide both 25 and 35 degrees for $12.
648365
I use alcohol to keep mine clean and use my Lansky sharpening kit to sharpen them. You can only do it 2 maybe 3 times before it shaves to much metal and they don't come together close enough anymore
12292
No the angle is wrong for Japanese knives. He should look for sharpeners that specify for Japanese knives.Good Luck!
2234539
Asian knives and Henckles, Wustof ie western variety have different edges, relating to the angles. Do a google search to get the precise info, but in any case if you have the "western" knives, get the non-Asian sharpener. BTW, I love the Chef's Choice. It is elegant in its simplicity and efficiency and does a great job of sharpening.
2128150
I bought an electric sharpner. It works great on them. I've never had good results with the ones that come with the set.
1609882
When I used my Lansky sharpening system on this knife I found the edge to be unevenly ground. One side of the blade was roughly 30 degrees and the other 25 degrees.I chose not to re-cut the edges and sharpened it at those angles. The blade took a very nice edge and has held its sharpness with moderate use.
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I can't say what the exact angle was, normally Spyides are supposed to ship 30 degrees inclusive but using the marker trick with my Sharpmaker it seemed to be a bit higher than 40 degrees inclusive so I re-profiled it. So far I haven't seen any edge chipping problems, I've only had the knife for a month or so though. Hope this helps.
1663301
Amazon has a sharpener with adjustable angle for a bit over 20 dollars. That is appropriate, if you know what angle you want.
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$126 gets you the sharpener and one cutter. In this case, the 5/32 cutter. Timberline sells individual replacement cutters for $20. They estimate 40 sharpenings per cutter. http://www.timberlinesharpener.com/shop/additional-carbide-cutterNote that they also sell for a mere $12 a pair of angle guides. So rather than being locked to 30 degrees, you can also handle 25 degrees and 35 degrees! Nice.If only they would also support "tilt" other than just zero degrees. 10 degree tilt is very popular!Would be nice if Amazon sold these parts as well.
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I have used it on much larger knives than anyone is saying here. If you take your time, and move it down the blade you only need to get it close to the same depth on blade, (the older model had a groove made it easier) the angle change won't be that significant, probably comparible to the change you get when reaching way out to the tip of blade anyway. This method will give you more control when sharpening a deep curve, and prevent taking of too much (giving a fatter tip edge)