Knife Sharpeners

[Hoss]

Just wondering what kind of knife sharpeners you guys use and the kind of results you guys get.

I am in the market for a new sharpener and was just wondering what are some the best and easiest to use with great sharp results.

Thanks guys and take care

Hoss

[Rancho Loco]

What you using it for?

Good knife or cheep knife?

For my cheepy skinning/gutting knife, I just use one of theose cheepy pull type sharpeners you can buy at the hardware store. Works great for skinning pigs, but I would never use it on a good knife, it certainly doesn&#39;t make a fine edge, and mostly mauls the blade. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/afraid_face.gif

[Hoss]

Sorry guys, I was not aware that there was a knife forum in the gear section or I would of put this topic in the knife forum. I also noticed that there is already a thread active on this topic there as well.......

Sorry for the inconvienence....

Hoss

[Hoss]

Rancho,

It would be used for my expensive and nice hunting knives......

Thanks

Hoss

[Goodranger]

Hey Hoss!

I have the Lanske system, Razor Edge Systems, and paper wheels.

I use Lansky for my pocket knives under 3" blades, The Razor Edge guide for my hunting knives and anything else I want a long-lasting razor sharp edge on, and the paper wheels for my everyday knives.

Razor Edge System is most impressive edge. Paperwheels are fast and efficient, but you need a steady hand, good eye, and don&#39;t let the blade get to warm!

[spectr17]

Cheapest, fastest way to put a very sharp edge on anything from a knife to a broadhead. Fit nicely in a daypack or fanny pack. They&#39;re on sale right now too for $8.95!

https://www.jesseshunting.com/osCommerce/pr...products_id/290 (https://www.jesseshunting.com/osCommerce/product_info.php/cPath/37_52/products_id/290)

[jephs422]

Jesse-

what type of knives have you used that sharpener on? I&#39;m looking for something that can put a razor edge on my fillet knives, as well as my hunting knives or pocketknife. Every sharpener I&#39;ve used, short of the spendy nes, only work on one or the other....

[spectr17]

Filet knives, skinning knives, bowie knife, KABAR knife, it even sharpens my hard Camilus chrome knife.

Only knives I haven&#39;t been able to do real good is the serrated blades.

To me a knife is sharp when you can lightly run it across your arm and shave hair. Then take it and whack a good nylon rope in half.

The ACCUsharp is handy for packs when you need to resharpen a dull knife like when you&#39;re gutting an animal. 3 or 4 strokes and you&#39;re back skinning.

I&#39;ve got the Lansky and other sharpening systems but they&#39;re too big and heavy for a pack and take too long to set up.

[jephs422]

awesome, I&#39;ll order one and give it a go.

[Orso]

Razor Edge System and I use there field steel for tickling the edge while in the field. With out a doubt the best edge I&#39;ve ever seen.

[machine]

This looked interesteng? It&#39;s small enough pack in....
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http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=222363

[Mel Carter]

I just ordered the one here at JHO, I&#39;ll let you know how it works. Thanks Jesse

[dw33]

Mel, how did that sharpener work out that you ordered? Thanks.

[SDHNTR]

The finest sharpener and easiest I&#39;ve ever used is called a Jewellstick and it is made by Hewlett. It is awesome. A few swipes and a good blade is shaving sharp. The field model is light and small as easy to fit in your pack.

[Land Cruiser]

I am using Spyderco Sharpmaker. All I ever need for regular and fancy-steel knives. Highly recommend it!

[Shane]

I agree with Rancho on the potential irregular edge. You will see it more on your softer metals - like filet knifes. Just keeping a smooth, pull and pressure from beginning to end will help.

Not to split hairs...just that if a knife finds it&#39;s way into my pack, it&#39;s pretty much a &#39;tool&#39; at that point. What I need in the field is repeated sharpening sessions per animal resulting in a quick, sharp edge to continue the job at hand. The &#39;quality&#39; edge is put back on when I get home.

I&#39;ve also been using the AccuSharp Sharpener for about 4 years now and with fresh bits, it keeps all of my working knives sharp enough in just a couple strokes. For the money and result, it&#39;s a tough product to beat.

I use it on all of my fillet knives, skinners, boning knives, lockblades, 2-blade broadheads, customized caping knives, most kitchen knives - even an Ulu knife.

They work great even when everything is &#39;slimy&#39;. Now that&#39;s a nice fillet!
http://www.jesseshunting.com/photopost/data/532/medium/808silver_fillet.JPG

Bison are boogers to skin - not much connecting tissue. Like a raccoon.
Many sharpening sessions here. With steels, the grooves fill with tissue too fast.
http://www.jesseshunting.com/photopost/data/500/medium/MT_Buff_005.jpg

[dhall61]

Holy whopper, How long did that beast take to dress out?