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Post by ozark on Feb 26, 2009 19:43:12 GMT -5
I got this toy, glanced at the instructions and started using the hones. Like many, I jump into things with a partial understanding of the instructions. Did pretty well actually but wasn't all that impressed with the edge over what I could do free hand. Then over a period of days I kept picking up little gems from the instructions that can be half understood at first. As I begin applying the knowledge gained I found the system doing a better and then a much better job.
If one follows the instructions to the Letter, it creates a knife edge that will impress any user. However, it is not something that can be used just anyway or without applying the required techniques described by the makers. I guess the bottom line is to understand the principals of the tool thoroughly to get the most from it. I guess this applies to MLs, CFs and the bow. We aquire skills with the use and understanding. The system is effecient and effective. I give it five stars and myself only two at the start. Ozark
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Post by youp50 on Feb 26, 2009 21:08:11 GMT -5
Come on Ben, real men do not need instructions. ;D
Seriously, that Lansky can make a knife scary sharp. Use the back of your thumb to check for a 'wire edge'. I drag the knife edge across the thumb nail. Not slice,drag. If the edge has a wire, one side or the other will be felt.
A wire edge can be wicked sharp. It will not hold up under use, because it folds over. I think meat cutters like a wire edge, they are always using the steel to straighten the wire.
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Post by edge on Feb 27, 2009 8:05:43 GMT -5
You have convinced me that I need one  edge. |
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Post by jims on Feb 27, 2009 17:08:52 GMT -5
I have the Lansky system also, the basic but I also got a diamond, ceramic and as I recall one for serrated edges. I would have to dig it out to check. I would definitely get the fixture you clamp on a countertop. It keeps everything at the proper angles, I think that was an option.
This is from memory, if I get a chance I will pull it out for more details.
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Feb 27, 2009 17:23:55 GMT -5
It is the only thing I've used for 5-6 years now. Glad people are finding it as good as it's supposed to be. Like Ozark says, follow the instructions. Once you have a good knife sharp...with the angles in place for that knife...touch up is super quick.
If any of you have good steel...say a Cutco for one...you'll be even more impressed. Bad steel will only be good for a few slices.
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Post by fowlplay on Feb 27, 2009 22:05:28 GMT -5
My Lansky kit is 20 years old and still going strong. They came with instructions? ;D
Steve
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Post by ozark on Feb 27, 2009 22:20:41 GMT -5
Little jewels in the instructions that can easily be overlooked are such things as installing the wire guide precisely parallal to the stone, keeping the wire guide in the bottom of selected slot, Making the strokes precisely as digramed and tension applied against the blade. You can easily omit one or more and end up doing it half right. I purchased the stand to put holder on and then screwed it to a wider board to make it secure. I can't imagine needing another system and the sharpening is rewarding two ways. You get the feeling of doing a good job and then when you use the knife it slices as it should. I can see where someone would fail to follow precisely the instructions (like in shooting) and not reap the full benefits.
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Post by walt cowan on Feb 28, 2009 16:01:32 GMT -5
i couldn't sharpen my knifes without it.
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Post by pfw4666 on Feb 28, 2009 21:15:04 GMT -5
I have had one for over 15 years. The only problems I have had is breaking the plastic where the guide rods go in. I have bought a Chef's Choice electric sharpener because it is quick and easy and it does get a blade almost as sharp as a Lansky. I said almost as sharp.....you cant beat a Lansky!
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Post by jeremylong on Mar 3, 2009 21:57:56 GMT -5
Yup its the berries....
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