John K Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Ello, I think a while back there was a thread about knife sharpening. Well I like a good sharp kitchen knife so I looked into it. Lucky enough to work with a genuine Canuk Outdoors kind of guy, the sort of bloke who hunts moose with a teaspoon and eats them raw. He uses Lansky Sharpening kits like this... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lansky-Sharpeners-Diamond-Deluxe-Sharpening/dp/B000B8L6LS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442754664&sr=8-1&keywords=lansky+diamond This has the diamond stones so you don't use the oil. I've been using it for 6 months and it is really good. Sure it takes a bit of effort compared to the fast pull through types but I can get a chefs knife sharp enough to shave with. And yes I have tried..! And because you can select a edge angle you can have your choppers with a thicker more resilient blade and your slicers with a razor but more fragile finish. Comes very strongly recommended... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have one. Pretty good if a little long winded. Could do with finer angle for Japanese chef's knives though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have one. Pretty good if a little long winded. Could do with finer angle for Japanese chef's knives though. I can't even imagine how sharp those things must be..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 When I first got the Global knives you just looked at them and cuts appeared on your fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Ooooh, those are the ones with the one piece blade/handle and dimply handles aren't they... Show off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpearson Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Full set of globals and the global wet stone is my choice of weaponry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Funny, could never really get on with the Globals, though I desperately wanted to do, after all the glowing recommendations; just the weight and feel never seemed right, in my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombanks Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Funny, could never really get on with the Globals, though I desperately wanted to do, after all the glowing recommendations; just the weight and feel never seemed right, in my hand. i know im the same. ; i started a thread a while back about this. still have blunt knives. im not willing to go near a Japanese blade or a ceramic one with any kind of hand held device or steel as its a one way ride to an expensive fix and a very very annoyed partner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkymart Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi I'm a bit late on this one sorry but here is a really good knife sharpener call edge pro not cheep but a really good bit of kit I used to make hunting knifes from scratch and used this to get the final edge on my knifes and will get an edge you can shave with http://www.edgeproinc.com they are Made in America but you can get them over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi I'm a bit late on this one sorry but here is a really good knife sharpener call edge pro not cheep but a really good bit of kit I used to make hunting knifes from scratch and used this to get the final edge on my knifes and will get an edge you can shave with http://www.edgeproinc.com they are Made in America but you can get them over here Interesting bit of kit and interesting videos too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyonspride Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Sounds weird, MDF wheel on a bench grinder with black polishing compound, BUT it does work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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