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    Default Re: Suggestions needed for a sharpening system

    I see Wusthof make a wide range of sharpeners that are reasonable prices and foolproof systems.

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    Default Re: Suggestions needed for a sharpening system

    Quote Originally Posted by Kola View Post
    For that sort of use I bought a Warthog V-Sharp Curve which lives in the kitchen for the cheap and cheerful kitchen knives.
    Simple to use and not too expensive.

    https://knifesharpners.co.za/product...v-sharp-curve/

    I do not use that for any of my own knives though.
    For every day use a warthog sharpener gets knives cutting sharp very quickly. Its very simple to use.
    I cringe when I see someone pulling a knife through a carbide sharpener.

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    Default Re: Suggestions needed for a sharpening system

    Quote Originally Posted by gary-t View Post
    For every day use a warthog sharpener gets knives cutting sharp very quickly. Its very simple to use.
    I cringe when I see someone pulling a knife through a carbide sharpener.
    It is still much better than a utterly blunt knife... Having to gut up the Sunday roast with a butter knife isn't fun.

    The worst is that people that don't know about proper knife sharpening and care are also notorious for doing things that dull knives faster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Beast View Post
    The worst is that people that don't know about proper knife sharpening and care are also notorious for doing things that dull knives faster.
    Like when your wife uses one of your more special knives (because it is so sharp) to cut food on a ceramic plate.
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    Default Re: Suggestions needed for a sharpening system

    Quote Originally Posted by The Beast View Post
    The worst is that people that don't know about proper knife sharpening and care are also notorious for doing things that dull knives faster.
    Like my wife using my Damascus steel chef knife on a granite surface

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    Default Re: Suggestions needed for a sharpening system

    Quote Originally Posted by Skaaphaas View Post
    Like when your wife uses one of your more special knives (because it is so sharp) to cut food on a ceramic plate.
    Quote Originally Posted by gary-t View Post
    Like my wife using my Damascus steel chef knife on a granite surface
    Guys you have to train your wives better!

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    Default Re: Suggestions needed for a sharpening system

    Quote Originally Posted by Skaaphaas View Post
    Like when your wife uses one of your more special knives (because it is so sharp) to cut food on a ceramic plate.
    Quote Originally Posted by gary-t View Post
    Like my wife using my Damascus steel chef knife on a granite surface
    Quote Originally Posted by The Beast View Post
    Guys you have to train your wives better!
    Or just do the cooking yourself.....

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    Default Re: Suggestions needed for a sharpening system

    Quote Originally Posted by gary-t View Post
    Like my wife using my Damascus steel chef knife on a granite surface
    Yes! If I'm not home there are a selection of Zwilling, Victorinox, Makro chef knives to use. The damascus carbon steel is my babies, because I wash them after use and only cut on clean wood or plastic.

    I use the ceramic to keep the fine edge on most knives and I haven't seen any damage from it-do not use excessive pressure and heat/friction. When there is time I will labour with the Lansky set or a fine oil stone. Perhaps it is time to invest in Japanese wet stones.


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    If time is no problem, then i suggest the lansky stones kit. The deluxe with a 1000g fine stone will keep those knives spectacular. Probably will need a once of good sharpen, then day to day use a honing rod

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    Default Re: Suggestions needed for a sharpening system

    I know this is an old thread but, the Spyderco Sharpmaker for me is the best. it takes a while to learn how to use it right but it is fantastic for keeping a keen edge on everything from my EDC to the kitchen knives. I also dont believe in "cheep and cheerful" kitchen knives, i much prefer a really good steel that i can look after and use for many many years. Blunt knives are dangerous and cause more injuries IMHO.

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