Justin Presson
Well-Known Member
Hey guys with Christmas quickly approaching I usually get a little Christmas cash and want to get something for sharpening knives.
I currently have a lansky which is a good little unit but it is time consuming and the stones are small.
I thought about getting something like this but not really sure. My dad always sharpened his knives on a bench stone and I always kind of liked doing it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X...+tri+stone&dpPl=1&dpID=41WdpyogqtL&ref=plSrch
Or should I get like a DMT diamond stone set?
I make mostly hunting knives and EDC so what grit do you like?
But I'm unsure of what to get or if I want to go with another better guided system.
I'm sure this topic is beat to death but just looking for some experienced makers info.
I don't use my grinder to sharpen with as it is not variable speed. It kind of scares me to ruin the temper on a knife I spent so much time on.
I guess another question, is it realistic to set the edge on a finished knife by hand and a bench stone or will I struggle?
I do have a 1x42 craftsman to that I have rigged to run a bit slower.
Any and all help is appreciated. Sorry for all the questions and questions within a question
Justin
I currently have a lansky which is a good little unit but it is time consuming and the stones are small.
I thought about getting something like this but not really sure. My dad always sharpened his knives on a bench stone and I always kind of liked doing it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X...+tri+stone&dpPl=1&dpID=41WdpyogqtL&ref=plSrch
Or should I get like a DMT diamond stone set?
I make mostly hunting knives and EDC so what grit do you like?
But I'm unsure of what to get or if I want to go with another better guided system.
I'm sure this topic is beat to death but just looking for some experienced makers info.
I don't use my grinder to sharpen with as it is not variable speed. It kind of scares me to ruin the temper on a knife I spent so much time on.
I guess another question, is it realistic to set the edge on a finished knife by hand and a bench stone or will I struggle?
I do have a 1x42 craftsman to that I have rigged to run a bit slower.
Any and all help is appreciated. Sorry for all the questions and questions within a question
Justin