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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Back Room => : August 01, 2007, 01:46:57 AM
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Does anyone have experience with either
The Lansky knife sharpening system:
(http://www.lanskysharpeners.com/images/LKCLX.jpg)
Or the Smith System:
(http://www.smithabrasives.com/sa/images/dpsk.jpg)
A long time ago, a relative got the Lansky System and was absolutely thrilled with it. I assume the Smith system is pretty much similiar. I can't find the Lansky system I want locally, and have no info what so ever on the Smith system.
I know there are some pureists out there that may say learn to do it with a stone and strap.... not for me, the angles to be learned and my pension for gorilla-ness would trash too many blades before I learned the proper way in maybe another hundred years or so :)
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Yep, I like the Lansky just fine. I've had one for more years than I want to admit and they do a nice job on a small knife. The other one looks to be the same concept and maybe even a little nicer. Looks good to me...
Regards
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Hmmm I abuse my Gerber pocket knife at work on a consistant basis. I love the knofe its one of there paraframe jobbers. As far as sharpening goes, I have tried several methods to which I have found one that works perfect for me. But first let me explain some things. This knife is used as a multipurpose tool. I cut everything from rubber airline hose, tyvek paint suits, used as a marker on aluminum sheeting, also used as a prybar,pick, and a bread/roll slicer. I use an inexpensive diamond rod that puts the perfect edge on it for what I use it for. The edge is not sharp enough to shave with and if it was it wouldnt last long because of the way I use the knife. But it is very sharp for what I do use it for. Approximately 10 minutes of sharpening with the diamond rod and it is good for a month. I think I got my last rod at Wally world for like 8 bucks. I can sharpen it to razer edged nastiness but in doing so the edge doesnt last long while cutting through thick cardboard or plastics. SO I put the edge on that I do and I get decent daily use out of it for a month.
John
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I got one, it is great. However, it takes time. I also have a fishing V shaped sharpener that I use to touch up the edges, which translates to most of the time. If I had Table belt sander I would probably just use that. John
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John, do you have the Smith or the Lansky?
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Tex, when you say small blade, how long of a blade can these handle? I am getting this for mostly things like 3" bladed folders and my Gerber Mullti Tool, but it'd be nice if it could handle like a kitchen steak knife... can it handle that side of blade?
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It should be no problem for the 3 inch blade Howard. I've done it many times with excellent results.
Regards