Lansky Sharpening Systems

[Marine24]

Offgrid,

Looks like the Edge Pro and Lansky use similar concepts. What's the big advatage of the Edge Pro? It is considerably more expensive but I'm a firm believer to try and only buy once.

I like that both systems keep a consistent angle too.

[offgrid]

Offgrid,

Looks like the Edge Pro and Lansky use similar concepts. What's the big advatage of the Edge Pro? It is considerably more expensive but I'm a firm believer to try and only buy once.

I like that both systems keep a consistent angle too.

With the Lansky, sometimes the knife would move on me. The clamping/holding device is the weak point of the Lansky.

If you go with the Edge Pro, just get the 220, 400, and 600 stones. You can run the stones dry for the last few passes which acts as a finer grit.

Also I like the fact the Edge Pro does not have preset angles. Can quickly touch up a edge with small change to the angle creating a slight compound bevel, it's basically the same thing as touching-up with a ceramic rod.

[Marine24]

Interesting comment about the clamp. One of the reasons I moved away from the Edge Master.

[rondog]

Been wondering about the Lansky myself. I can't sharpen a fuckin' stick.

[StagLefty]

Been wondering about the Lansky myself. I can't sharpen a fuckin' stick.

The Lansky is no good for sharpening sticks-says so on the box

[rondog]

The Lansky is no good for sharpening sticks-says so on the box

Well, damn. There goes that idea.....

[Ah Pook]

The Lansky is no good for sharpening sticks-says so on the box

Poor RD, can't catch a break.

[coloshooter]

I've had a lansky for about 15 yrs and i too had issues with not being able to keep the blade clamped in a steady position, really depends on the knife. Bought an Edge pro and will never look back. The edge pro is infinitely adjustable use a marker to mark the blade adjust the stone and sharpen your knife, very easy with great results.
"buy nice or buy twice"
Rafael

[BigNick73]

I used a Lansky since I was a kid and they work great. Most knives I'd re profile to do a relief and then sharpen and that takes a while the first time you do it, after that it goes quick.

I have a Gitco diamond one now and like it, more angles than the Lansky.

Just about any stone system will get the job done, the key is to know what your doing and understanding of what you're trying to achieve. There plenty of knife sharpening articles out there that give the basics.