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I use a lansky kit and have decent luck but hard for longer knives
There is a thread here that had a discussion on sharpening with more info
On The Rocks
Freehand on a diamond stone.
Have you colored the edge with a sharpie to see where you’re removing material?
I have a sharp maker and can't get an edge on a knife to save my life. I follow the directions but it gets duller and duller. It's obviously me cause I've tried 2 knives and they consistently get worse.
i use a sharpmaker as well, it took me a while to learn it properly. i got quite good at it after a while and then use to sharpen everyones knives in work. you also have to use the correct angle slots for your blade or you will begin to reprofile the edge. i see you're in billerica, i'm in woburn. maybe we can get together sometime and try to figure it out.I previously watched the video. On closer look to me it appears he tips it slightly as well.
In a pinch I use the bottom to f a ceramic coffee cup.
In a pinch the top of a car window works as well.
I usually sharpen free hand on stones and have become very good at it, but lately I have been using a work sharp guided field sharpener 2.2.1 and loving it.
Guided Field Sharpener – Work Sharp
I have only had it since Christmas, but yes it is wearing excellently so far. I have probably sharpened 40-50 knives on it. Some kitchen knives and some pocket knives for myself, plus friends and family. Additionally the diamond plates are replaceable and only held in place by tight bedding and a magnet.Do you find the diamond plate to wear well? I've had some diamond stuff in the 20-$40 range that lost it's 'cut' fairly quickly.
I got drunk one night and ordered a Ken Onion Work Sharp. I have only used it a couple times on some tools and an old machete, but it works good. I'm scared to put any of my high end knives on it until I get more comfortable.