Knife Sharpening…..

[popvulture]

This is interesting, hadn't heard of the Lansky. I've recently picked up a Misono 240mm carbon steel gyuto. Don't need to sharpen it yet but I was always considering going the stones route… does anybody use those here, or do you think more of the sort of rod setup is better? Definitely seeking some input!

Fwiw I think I'm also going to pick up a Misono UX10 in 210mm just to have a stainless one that's a little less fussy when I'm in the weeds in the kitchen.

[Giles]

I would imagine that if you are good, stones are the way to go.  I just could not be bothered to put the time in to program the muscle memory.  And I love that I can hope between grind angles without thinking about what I am doing….

[popvulture]

Yeah the angle thing does freak me out a little. I have a chef friend who's told me that it's really not that bad, said I should just jump into it and assures me it's not very easy to mess anything up. I have a hard time believing that though

[Giles]

Maybe if I was 30 years younger, that's what I would have done.  But now, I just can't be arsed, and I have got some scary sharp edges on by better Japanese knives going the lazy-boi route…......

If I was a chef and had to sharpen my knives daily, then that's one thing, but I am not and I don't....

[Steffen]

What is the disadvantage form the lansky vs. wetstones ? The wetstones arent cheaper and seem to be a lot more work to learn so why not go for the lansky ? Do you guys have suggestions tips regarding lansky pro vs. lansky diamond ?

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

@Giles I saw these advertised to me on IG and I think you could possibly be interested because you like Lanskey. It's pretty much the same thing but for larger knives.
https://wasabi-knives.com/collections/accessories?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=ABO+-+Acquisition+-+1+-+Intrest+Testing+-+Sharpener+March&utm_content=March+Sharpener+Vid+(with+text)&Target=Cookware+and+bakeware+-+Copy&fbclid=PAAaZScMSyZSU43j0-kmayO9blUGep4XDauA0vHlzhl1xaLQLqvtfnF7Ex6QA

[Giles]

Thanks @Filthy

[Giles]

@Steffen:

What is the disadvantage form the lansky vs. wetstones ? The wetstones arent cheaper and seem to be a lot more work to learn so why not go for the lansky ? Do you guys have suggestions tips regarding lansky pro vs. lansky diamond ?

First question.  No idea.
Second question, you don't need to keep wetting the diamonds, so it's a lot cleaner

[Dmart]

Maybe as an alternative to the Lanksy. I am using the Spyderco kit and am super happy. I's very easy and just convenient to use compared to a stone. However, sharpening a knife with stones is somewhat more emotional to be honest. I use my stones still occasionally.

[Steffen]

@Giles:

@Steffen:

What is the disadvantage form the lansky vs. wetstones ? The wetstones arent cheaper and seem to be a lot more work to learn so why not go for the lansky ? Do you guys have suggestions tips regarding lansky pro vs. lansky diamond ?

First question.  No idea.
Second question, you don't need to keep wetting the diamonds, so it's a lot cleaner

Thats a great point, Thanks Giles. I orderd the Kit with the 5 stones and the table clamp. I have a pile of dull knives in my drawer that has to be fixed.

[neph93]

I picked up the basic Lansky set and the C-clamp in the summer but haven’t had the opportunity to use it before today. Had some nicks in three of my four blades that needed working out.

I reprofiled my Spyderco para 3 to 20 degrees. Got the nicks out of all the blades but made a bit of a pigs ear of it. That being said it is a learning process and I see what I need to do to improve.

The basic kit is enough for me to learn with now, and I figure I can add stones in the future. The oil is a little messy, but I have a “workshop” now so I’m not bothered. However I may add the diamond stones down the line.

[nixage]

Interesting.  Didn't know this thread was here.  I had an Edge Pro for years and although it works well, I always hated having to hold the knife.  I ended up buying a TSProf K03.  What a beast.  Edge Pro will be going to ebay when I get off my lazy ass.