Simple Knife Sharpening
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
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Printed Date: 28 Sep 2023 at 5:06am
Topic: Simple Knife Sharpening
Posted By: Kevin.S
Subject: Simple Knife Sharpening
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 3:41pm
| My daughter asked for a knife sharpened for her birthday to sharpen her kitchen knives. She wanted one of those where you just pull the knife through them to sharpen them. But I've always been wary of these as I've seen some truly awful ones. Does anyone have a recommendation for a basic knife sharpener that will do the job without wrecking the blades long term. I was thinking something like this maybe http://https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/home-living/kitchen/knives-boards/sharpeners/listing/4123084615" rel="nofollow - http://https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/home-living/kitchen/knives-boards/sharpeners/listing/4123084615 |
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 3:48pm
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The Warthog ones are pretty easy to use and do a decent job ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 3:50pm
| A strong second recommendation for the Warthog system! |
Posted By: Phantom Menace
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 5:04pm
| And here is a third supporter of Warthog. |
Posted By: BananaBoat
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 6:05pm
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Easy quick sharpener, I bought one of these buggars - Sea Harvester Electric Knife Sharpener 220-230V AC Expensive knives are a buggar to sharpen, getting the cuting edge angle done correctly.... this solves it https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/knife-sharpener/sea-harvester-electric-knife-sharpener-220-230v-ac" rel="nofollow - https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/knife-sharpener/sea-harvester-electric-knife-sharpener-220-230v-ac |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 6:40pm
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While I wouldn't buy one myself because I like sharpening knives on a stone, I think Bananas suggestion is probably the most practical for most people and eliminates a lot of room for error. Be perfect for your daughter Kev, almost half the price of a Warthog and best of all it is convenient. She would like that best. Warthog beats it IMO but I've used one of those and they do a semi decent job alright and I think it would be a better fit. ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: Fish Addict
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 6:47pm
| When I purchased a quality set of kitchen knives more than 25 years ago the advice I received from the specialist knife shop was not to let an electric knife sharpener anywhere near them. The reason given was that they remove too much metal with each sharpen. I took their advice and purchased a Warthog. I've replaced a few rods over time but it still works well. |
Posted By: BananaBoat
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 7:19pm
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Fish Addict Probably good advice 25yrs ago with what was probably around at that time The electric sharpener above has 4 slots to do sharpening on, from rough as to fine To be honest, it's hard to tell exactly how much of edge is taken off when using the sharpening tool, by the looks not very I've seen a Warthog in use, an excellent piece of equipment. |
Posted By: e.m.p!
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 10:03pm
| i have the system you linked above, it does a good job, but isn't simple to setup (I use it maybe twice a year, if i really screwed up a knife). my go-to system is a spyderco sharpmaker. Absolutely worth it and simple to use. Things I use daily in the kitchen are a diy leather strop, soft(ish) cutting board and a proper steel rod. It's easier to maintain a sharp edge than let them go blunt and build up again… |
Posted By: Kevin.S
Date Posted: 16 May 2023 at 9:19am
Thanks, that looks like it would be ideal.
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BananaBoat wrote:Posted By: letsgetem
Date Posted: 16 May 2023 at 11:18am
| I have the sea harvester electric sharpener. It does quick and easy sharpen, to a reasonable standard - and it does not remove much steel. |
Posted By: terrafish
Date Posted: 16 May 2023 at 5:57pm
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Another vote for the warthog, and if you really love her, then get the medium and fine stones as well. Brings the edge to a very clean longer lasting edge. ------------- Part time Devils Advocate, Fulltime procrastinator |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 16 May 2023 at 6:41pm
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Well I feel like I started a 'thing' with the Warthog comment. Buy a Warthog for yourself Kevy and get the electric one for your daughter. That will suit her best I'm sure.
------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: tedc
Date Posted: 17 May 2023 at 9:59pm
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I have a Spyderco SharpMaker https://www.blademaster.co.nz/shop/Shop+by+Brands/Spyderco/204MF.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.blademaster.co.nz/shop/Shop+by+Brands/Spyderco/204MF.html Not cheap but super effective and reliable results |
Posted By: macrayfish
Date Posted: 18 May 2023 at 4:58pm
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I got thoroughly tired of using all kinds of various, cheap, and nasty devices to sharpen my fishing knives, none of which worked worth a damn. So I took the plunge and bought myself the Scary-Sharp-NZ system. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbGoh8D_L0Q__;!!Nd8K6TfUt9jcQpcU_mCx!qbkYCwMeyQR84FRHa1OLiBDvrwks4BB8QUFrpS0MPxmDzUPZPrzicioU5oZ_BYsnUrmAhLJjEPMmaw-vvwKFQmxbzvjH$" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbGoh8D_L0Q Yes, it was pricey, but as the saying goes, "there's no substitute for quality". And with knives, especially your best quality filleting knives, you want them sharpened to the highest degree possible, right? With that said, I've done all my knives to a razor sharp condition many months ago, and the jig is sitting idle in its box. So if anybody wants me to sharpen their knives for them, and are happy to deliver them to me, at my address, PM me for my details and it will be done.
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 18 May 2023 at 7:43pm
I've only heard good things about Scary Sharp, I nearly bought one till I saw the price. What area are you in Mac? ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: macrayfish
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 3:31pm
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I've only heard good things about Scary Sharp, I nearly bought one till I saw the price. What area are you in Mac? [/QUOTE]
I'm in Ramarama, just south of Drury. |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 10:22pm
I'm in Ramarama, just south of Drury. Cool, I may have to drop some knives off sometime ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: macrayfish
Date Posted: 20 May 2023 at 11:34am
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Any time Smudge. Here's a thought: If any of Auckland's boating, or fishing clubs, or even retail stores, fancy holding a knife sharpening evening sometime, I'd be happy to bring the jig along and show people what it's all about. I'd need a way to secure the jig to a suitable flat surface, either with screws or clamps, and because the stones need flushing with a 50% turps and isopropyl mixture to wash the metal particles off, a floor area where some spillage isn't going to matter. Either outdoors, or with towels on the floor would work. If it throws some new business Geoff's way all the better. The complete system cost me $590.00, and in my opinion, is worth every penny. (Just to be clear, I have no commercial association with Geoff, or his company, whatsoever). Your call guys.... |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 20 May 2023 at 12:55pm
Wow that's great Mac. I have 5 or 6 favourite knives that over the years have suffered a bit. I've lost my way on them and they need a bit of a reset  . I have basic sharpening skills but nothing flash. I can maintain an edge but these are beyond my abilities.They are a Victory 22cm filleting knife that I can whip into shape if I try, a no brand that is every bit as good, a Swibo that has just seen too many misadventures, a Green River carbon steel knife that remains my favourite after 40 years or so and a large carbon steel knife made for me as a gift that needs a decent edge. Let me know what you want to sort them out and I will drop them off. If you're keen I can arrange a knife sharpening evening with our fishing club, could even tie it in for The Grunter Hunter on June 11.
------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: macrayfish
Date Posted: 21 May 2023 at 9:00am
| Smudge, PM me and I'll give you my contact details. (I tried PM'ing you but your drop-down to send a message doesn't work for some reason). |