I was going to clean up my barn/workshop today, but I had a terrible nights sleep last night as a result of eating my own cooking. I didn't feel like doing crap, so I decided to sharpen the kitchen knives. One thing led to another and I spent the whole day grinding on blades. I did something that I never do, I is cut myself and I did it twice! Not paying sufficient attention. I just put my mind in neutral and vegged out.
I have never been good at sharpening knives freehand, I just don't have the knack, so I cheat with the Lansky. It does fine for my needs. If I weren't such a cheapskate, I would get a Wicked Sharp, but I am so I won't. I was even too tight to by Lansky's mount! I get my knives functionally sharp plus a little for bragging rights with the device and that is what counts.
Lansky got a workout today
Re: Lansky got a workout today
What ever works for you my friend. If you want to add to your sharpening kit on a budget though, the knock off Edge Pro design sharpeners are worth a look at, about 15-25 dollars. Have a look at the Edge Pro website instruction videos and see what you think. Just a suggestion my friend.Maddogfl wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:20 pm I was going to clean up my barn/workshop today, but I had a terrible nights sleep last night as a result of eating my own cooking. I didn't feel like doing crap, so I decided to sharpen the kitchen knives. One thing led to another and I spent the whole day grinding on blades. I did something that I never do, I is cut myself and I did it twice! Not paying sufficient attention. I just put my mind in neutral and vegged out.
I have never been good at sharpening knives freehand, I just don't have the knack, so I cheat with the Lansky. It does fine for my needs. If I weren't such a cheapskate, I would get a Wicked Sharp, but I am so I won't. I was even too tight to by Lansky's mount! I get my knives functionally sharp plus a little for bragging rights with the device and that is what counts.
Re: Lansky got a workout today
Thank you, I will look!cudgee wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:39 pmWhat ever works for you my friend. If you want to add to your sharpening kit on a budget though, the knock off Edge Pro design sharpeners are worth a look at, about 15-25 dollars. Have a look at the Edge Pro website instruction videos and see what you think. Just a suggestion my friend.Maddogfl wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:20 pm I was going to clean up my barn/workshop today, but I had a terrible nights sleep last night as a result of eating my own cooking. I didn't feel like doing crap, so I decided to sharpen the kitchen knives. One thing led to another and I spent the whole day grinding on blades. I did something that I never do, I is cut myself and I did it twice! Not paying sufficient attention. I just put my mind in neutral and vegged out.
I have never been good at sharpening knives freehand, I just don't have the knack, so I cheat with the Lansky. It does fine for my needs. If I weren't such a cheapskate, I would get a Wicked Sharp, but I am so I won't. I was even too tight to by Lansky's mount! I get my knives functionally sharp plus a little for bragging rights with the device and that is what counts.
Re: Lansky got a workout today
If you need any help, advise or other information do not hesitate to ask me, either here or by private message. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.Maddogfl wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:20 pmThank you, I will look!cudgee wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:39 pmWhat ever works for you my friend. If you want to add to your sharpening kit on a budget though, the knock off Edge Pro design sharpeners are worth a look at, about 15-25 dollars. Have a look at the Edge Pro website instruction videos and see what you think. Just a suggestion my friend.Maddogfl wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:20 pm I was going to clean up my barn/workshop today, but I had a terrible nights sleep last night as a result of eating my own cooking. I didn't feel like doing crap, so I decided to sharpen the kitchen knives. One thing led to another and I spent the whole day grinding on blades. I did something that I never do, I is cut myself and I did it twice! Not paying sufficient attention. I just put my mind in neutral and vegged out.
I have never been good at sharpening knives freehand, I just don't have the knack, so I cheat with the Lansky. It does fine for my needs. If I weren't such a cheapskate, I would get a Wicked Sharp, but I am so I won't. I was even too tight to by Lansky's mount! I get my knives functionally sharp plus a little for bragging rights with the device and that is what counts.
Re: Lansky got a workout today
I like the homemade clamp mount / holder ... purty slick.
I have the Lansky mount, and would clamp it to the edge of the table,
but over time I've gotten to where I just hold the clamp/knife in my left hand.
I have the Lansky mount, and would clamp it to the edge of the table,
but over time I've gotten to where I just hold the clamp/knife in my left hand.
Chris
i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
Re: Lansky got a workout today
I have had the Lansky for decades and always held it by hand. The base gives so much more control that I can't believe that I did not do it earlier. I get far better results with the unit fixed. It also reduces hand fatigue which becomes more important the older your hands get. My hand shook with Moses.