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I've been putting it off for too long. My custom knife collection has been growing and I use them for what they are intended. I fear sharpening my customs because I don't want to ruin them, but it's time to put a good edge back on some of them. I want to invest in a good sharpening system for them and need to spend the time learning on how to use it. I want to sharpen my smaller folders all the way up to my hunters and even some larger choppers. I need opinions on stones or even suggestions on systems like the work sharp or edge pro or even wicked edge or even lansky. Im open to all suggestions. I wanna buy once, cry once. What do you knife guys think?


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I like the DMT diamond stones. I've had really good luck with them......

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I'll let others chime in, there are many.

I will say, beware of a wire edge and on't underestimate a leather strop. Actually 2, one plain leather and the other with rouge.

Remember, it's easier to keep an edge than put one back on.


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Originally Posted by Steelhead
I'll let others chime in, there are many.

I will say, beware of a wire edge and on't underestimate a leather strop. Actually 2, one plain leather and the other with rouge.

Remember, it's easier to keep an edge than put one back on.



I definitely need to get me a strop or two. I really just plain need to learn how to put and keep an edge on a knife. I'm fine with stones and a strop if you folks think that's better than the sharpening systems available. I just don't have any sharpening skills at this point and a system that guarantees me a correct angle, seems like the route to go. Really just want to come up with something and learn it ... and learn it good! Then stick with it.


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The best thing is to get a big DMT and learn how to properly sharpen on cheap knives. You want the DMT's with the holes and know that if you know what you are doing you won't scratch the blade.

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Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
The best thing is to get a big DMT and learn how to properly sharpen on cheap knives. You want the DMT's with the holes and know that if you know what you are doing you won't scratch the blade.


Yep, also recommend the DMT stone and cheap larger knives to start.
You are just trying to develop technique and muscle memory through repetition.

Oh, and a magic marker along the edge so you can gauge your removal efforts.

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Are you guys referring to something like their 10" DuoStone? If so, what grit would you recommend? They have a fine/course model. Also, several other models.

Also, what kinda strop would you fellas recommend?


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the edge pro is a more expensive option but works very well. It also comes with a ceramic rod for maintaining an edge that easily fits in any hunt pack.

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Check out the sharpening tutorial on the home page at dozierknives.com, also available on youtube. By the way, a strop plus little green rouge works remarkably well for tuning up the edge.












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Edge peo system smokes the rest.


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Here's the kit I'm considering purchasing:



http://www.chefknivestogo.com/edprocufumo.html



This should be a complete kit that gives me everything I could need or want for putting an awesome edge on any of my knives. From what I've read and researched, the glass stones that come in this customized kit are far superior to the standard ones that typically come with the Edge Pro. I also like the idea that it comes with the leather strop. The question is, I guess, is it really worth the asking price? I'm all for buy once, cry once type scenarios. If the end result is an awesome sharpening system, then I will no doubt be happy with it. What do you all think?


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I started using a Lanksy in 1983 because I could not keep the angle equal on both sides of the blade, switched over to the diamond hones once they hit the market. I have learned to work with the limitations but I know there are better products.

I tried stropping on a piece of cardboard last year but had limited success, so I bought a 5.00 bag of leather from HobbyLobby, glued pieces to three different Oak 1x4x12's and picked up rouge from Lowes. Stropping seems to help quite a bit.

I would like to build a sharpener similar to this and buy wider and longer stones.

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$400 ?

What steel types are in the knives you trying to get an edge on RB?


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Mainly 154CM and S30V and also some D2


I know $380 seems like much but I figure I've got waaaaay more than that invested in the knives and that they truly deserve a good sharpening ... I don't want to mess them up. Heck, a couple of the better and larger DMT stones might cost me close to $250 and I'm still not guaranteed a consistent angle/edge. Maybe I'm overlooking something. I just want to approach it right.


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Originally Posted by RickyBobby
Mainly 154CM and S30V and also some D2


Then diamond stones are truly your friends.


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If you are really doing a good deal of research, I recommend watching "Virtuovice" YouTube videos on sharpening, and hunting knives.

The guy reviews multiple hunting knives (over 20) and shows you how to strop, the edge pro, and more. He even takes his knives to camp and uses them to remove back straps and shows you which knives work better than the others.

I use DLT strops, and Barkriver compound - here is his YouTube on those

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQHVCXzCy7c


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A little pricey but looks to be a great sharpener!

http://www.wickededgeusa.com/product-category/sharpeners/

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If you aren't a good hand sharpener, the edgepro apex is the way to go.

I started with hand, used lansky for years, tied others and finally found the edgepro. I can go to razor sharp levels with it.

How any other systems have grits that go well up into the 1,000's

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Wicked Edge looks nice too but it's even more costly than the Edge Pro Apex. Not sure if clamping down the knife is a good concept or not. I would think being able to move the knives around to some extent might make the Edge Pro more versatile but what do
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Originally Posted by Spotshooter
If you aren't a good hand sharpener, the edgepro apex is the way to go.

I started with hand, used lansky for years, tied others and finally found the edgepro. I can go to razor sharp levels with it.

How any other systems have grits that go well up into the 1,000's


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