Lansky Sharpening Systems

[Marine24]

I'm in the market for a new sharpening system for my knives and wondering if anyone has used any of Lansky's products.

Looking at their diamond sharpening system.

[StagLefty]

I've got a well used older system-rods,stones,clamp,oil,and clamp mount. Always did a good job for me. This was bought probably before the diamond system.

[Wulf202]

good stuff.

ill see if Primal will give his opinion. he has every sharper I've heard of and plenty that I've only seen at his place.

[Marine24]

Good to know Gents. My experience is using good ole fashioned Arkansas stone but this looks like an easier method to maintain the correct angle.

Leaning toward the diamond sytem because I have a couple of Gurkha Kukri knives that I picked up that I'd like to put an edge on, although their shape may present an interesting challenge or at least a stage approach.

Diamond system should take more material off faster than the stone system.

[StagLefty]

The only way I could seem to sharpen a Kukri was a fine file and then touch up with a handheld stone.

[Marine24]

Probably. Kukri's are wall art, so not a big deal if they stay the way they are. Better than messing them up.

[Marine24]

How so? Realize manufacture videos are supposed to make it look easy, but these actually do.

What made it hard?

[StagLefty]

One trick I did learn on a knife forum is to take a sharpie to the knife edge and then when you start using the Lansky you can tell if your getting the right angle.

[Ah Pook]

I have the five stone system. Never got the hang of the rods, so I free hand it. Nice stones.

[offgrid]

Had a Lansky stone sharpener several years ago. Found it very easy to use.

Upgraded to a Edge Pro, have had it for about 10yrs.

Sharpeners that will hold the knife at a fixed/repeatable angle is the way to go.