Can anyone recommend a great knife sharpener?

[ta8689]

Ive had the knife for a while, and I use it at work alot (cutting plastic bands and such.. warehouse crap) The edge isn't what it used to be. I want a sharpener that would sharpen it to pretty much exactly what it was. I have two of cold steel's higher end knives and they are far better than any other knife I have ever owned or used. When new, I swear they are sharper than a fresh razor blade. I know there are like full kits out there, but do you have to be a pro to use them and have great results? Can anyone help me? Thanks

 

[Howard]

Why not just use a box cutter at work? You'll be pissed if you lose your knife.

Anyway, look at the Spyderco Sharpmaker.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Howard
Why not just use a box cutter at work? You'll be pissed if you lose your knife.

Anyway, look at the Spyderco Sharpmaker.

Thats what I came in here to recommend. I bought one a bit more than a year ago and *love* it. It can return anything to a razors edge with little time and effort, and also very little practice.

It comes with a guide books and a dvd that will get you started, and you can sharped pretty well anything you like with it.

I do, however, second a box-cutter for work if youre cutting that much. I have a nice krenshaw i carry when im out, and a not-as-nice somethingsomething I use at work. If you dont like a regular box-cutter, you can get a folding type from sears or lowes or whatever for 8 or 10 bucks thats a little easier to carry and usually has a sheath.

 

[harrkev]

I got a Lansky Professional system yesterday. It put a pretty good edge on the Leatherman -- about what it was when new.

The reason that I chose the Lansky is that is has the little "guides" to keep the stones at the right angle. I figured that if there was a way to screw up the angle, I could find it.

The lansky is not perfect, as smaller blades (cough WAVE cough) slip out a couple of times while sharpening. But, overall, I am glad that I have it.

The Sharpmaker get rave reviews also, but to me (just looking at the picture), it seems to depend on you holding the blade perfectly vertical. Maybe it is easier that I am imaganing, though.

If you decide to go for the Lansky, the professional version is $10 more than the deluxe, and has the "serrated" stone. If you get the deluxe, you can add the serrated stone for less than $10 (if you can find a well-stocked dealer -- Sportsmans Warehouse worked for me).

 

[ta8689]

Thanks, and yeah the box cutter idea is probably the best route for not dulling my knife anymore (though the knife has lasted a LONG LONG time doing this) but its still not worth the wear and tear on such a nice knife.