Knive sharpening systems

[Jeepman]

Does anyone have a proven sharpening system for outdoor knives they would recommend?

I hear recommendations for the Landsky system, for Chef Choice electrics, etc. I just need to hear from some outdoor people.

I use both electric knives and fillet knives.

Thanks.

[wiredog]

WWW. V-Sharp.com I have a lot of different sharpeners, electric and manual. But this one is the one i always use. I bought mine at a out door show, they were a lot less than the factory site. Wiredog

[fetchwillie]

I have purchased thru this web site, great service ect ect.

http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/

Don

[REW]

Very simple.
A 30 inch 1 inch wide belt sander and a few different grit sanding belts.

Finish the job with a knife steel.

REW

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-...nder-2485.html

Sanding belts:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...All-Categories

A sander like this can be used for many many different things.
As a result, I like to have sanding belts on hand that range from 80 grit to 800 grit.

For knife sharpening, I typically use 240,320,440, and 600.

If the knife just needs a slight touch up, the 600 is all that is needed.

If the knife is badly nicked, then one needs to start with the 240 and move up to finer and finer grits.

As long as the knife is not used to cut bones, you can often keep the knife in razor sharp shape by just using a good kinife sharpening steel.

This is why I generally don't like to cut through rib bones when filleting a fish. Rather, cut around the bones and your sharp knife will stay sharp many times longer.

[mrbreeze]

I've bought them all and finally ended up with this two stage Wusthof. On sale now for $15. I could discuss its merits, but there are 200+ reviews on Amazon here (almost all 5 star), so it pretty much speaks for itself.

http://www.amazon.com/W%C3%BCsthof-2...6352025&sr=8-1

The idea of a belt sander is interesting, although I think that the biggest challenge in sharpening a knife is getting the correct angle on the cutting edge and not scuffing up the rest of the blade while you are messing around with it. That is why many sharpeners come with a jig (i.e. lansky). I don't know how you'd do that on a belt sander without spending a lot of time to practice.

The nice thing about the Wusthof is that not only does it work great, but it is portable.

[Mike W1]

www.worksharptools.com

I'm real pleased with mine and it also does a fine job on lawnmower blades. Amazon had the best prices back when I got mine.

[REW]

Mr,
That is the advantage of the particular sander that I posted.
With the 1 inch wide belt and clear clearance on all sides of the belt, it is easy to keep all parts of the blade clear of the spinning belt.

Start with a few old knives, or one old knife in particular and grind it down to nothing if needed to get practice holding the right angle.

After a few blades, you will find it quite easy to hold the desired angle for the best blade.

Good luck
REW

[JayM5209]

Two good Arkansas stones, one soft and one hard, plus a good steel. Takes some practice to get used to using them, but I haven't found a better way to put a really good edge on a knife, particularly fillet knives.

[Sdive2]

Not a cheap system but it is the best and fast

http://www.wickededgeusa.com/

[AllenW]

Landsky or the Wustoft are both good units to have, I have both and use the Landsky on trips and the Wustoft at home.

I prefer the landsky as you can sharpen multiple angles.

Instead of a steel, find a ceramic version, not only will it remove the roll that happens, it will sharpen the blade...if used right.

Buffing wheel works better than the sander imho, it'll get my chisels and planer blades scary sharp.

Don't let the blades get very dull and find an angle that works best for what you cut with it and the type of blade material.

al