zulu45
Enlightened
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- Mar 17, 2006
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I'm officially in shock. I was set on using a Lansky sharpening system, with the clamp and the set angles. As for my success, it was so-so. I was capable of getting an edge equal to the original edge by Benchmade on my Griptilian. However, on lesser quality knives, particularly the cheaper Buck knives (a $20 fixed blade, for instance) I had no luck at all.
After hearing the tons of comments about the Sharpmaker, and similar sharpening systems, I decided to pick up the Deluxe Turn-Box sharpener by Lansky. I'll be honest, I didn't expect much, though I figured it would be good for a portable sharpener.
So here I am, just sitting back, as I run this blade three times on each rod. To my surprise, this cheap-o $20 blade is as sharp as my Benchmade Mini-Rukus's factory-sharpened blade. Of course I know that it won't retain the edge as well as quality steel, but I'm totally amazed.
The box, which information can be seen here, isn't made of cheap plastic, but wood. A piece slides over, to where you can store the four ceramic rods. It features two sets of pre-drilled holes at 20 and 25 degree angles. Two of the rods are medium grit, and two are fine. I paid less than $20 for this, but it's going to save me a ton, now that I can give all my less expensive blades nice cutting edges.
I have not yet tested it on a Benchmade, as I would like to practice more on "lesser knives" before I attempt to use it on my good knives.
So, in conclusion, if you want to try a crock stick sharpener, but don't want to spend the ton for the Sharpmaker, give this a try. If you have a steady hand, you won't be disappointed!
After hearing the tons of comments about the Sharpmaker, and similar sharpening systems, I decided to pick up the Deluxe Turn-Box sharpener by Lansky. I'll be honest, I didn't expect much, though I figured it would be good for a portable sharpener.
So here I am, just sitting back, as I run this blade three times on each rod. To my surprise, this cheap-o $20 blade is as sharp as my Benchmade Mini-Rukus's factory-sharpened blade. Of course I know that it won't retain the edge as well as quality steel, but I'm totally amazed.
The box, which information can be seen here, isn't made of cheap plastic, but wood. A piece slides over, to where you can store the four ceramic rods. It features two sets of pre-drilled holes at 20 and 25 degree angles. Two of the rods are medium grit, and two are fine. I paid less than $20 for this, but it's going to save me a ton, now that I can give all my less expensive blades nice cutting edges.
I have not yet tested it on a Benchmade, as I would like to practice more on "lesser knives" before I attempt to use it on my good knives.
So, in conclusion, if you want to try a crock stick sharpener, but don't want to spend the ton for the Sharpmaker, give this a try. If you have a steady hand, you won't be disappointed!
