03-05-2006, 02:46 PM
Hey coot
I use the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker. They are the of the cross stick type sharpener. There is no clamping or oils to mess with. Just insert the stones in the handle and pull the blade back towards you, about 10-20 times on each side while keeping the blade vertical to restore a razor sharp edge. Edges that have been neglected take a little longer but are still a snap. They are so easy to use even I can get a fine edge on a fillet knife. Also the base is made of hard plastic so you can clean it easily with soap and water. When cleaning a pile of fish I just leave it set up and when I start to lose that edge a few quick swipes restores the edge in a few seconds. No need to reclamp the blade, no oiling and no fuss.
The new model has both a 30 and 40 deg slots for the stones for that extra fine edge.
[url "http://shop.store.yahoo.com/cinemasupplies/spydtriansha.html"]http://shop.store.yahoo.com/cinemasupplies/spydtriansha.html[/url]
Here is a home done product review for the spyderco
[url "http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Knives/Sharpeners/Spyderco%20Triangle%20Sharpmaker/Coy%20Starnes/Field%20Report/"]http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Knives/Sharpeners/Spyderco%20Triangle%20Sharpmaker/Coy%20Starnes/Field%20Report/[/url]
I have a friend who has the lansky and loves it. I like the spyderco. He likes that you clamp the knife down and I don't, I think it's a hassle. Different strokes for different folks.They both work great.
As far as knives I agree with Bear Lake Fish Guy, those "Rapapla" knives are hard to beat.
Bigpapafish
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I use the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker. They are the of the cross stick type sharpener. There is no clamping or oils to mess with. Just insert the stones in the handle and pull the blade back towards you, about 10-20 times on each side while keeping the blade vertical to restore a razor sharp edge. Edges that have been neglected take a little longer but are still a snap. They are so easy to use even I can get a fine edge on a fillet knife. Also the base is made of hard plastic so you can clean it easily with soap and water. When cleaning a pile of fish I just leave it set up and when I start to lose that edge a few quick swipes restores the edge in a few seconds. No need to reclamp the blade, no oiling and no fuss.
The new model has both a 30 and 40 deg slots for the stones for that extra fine edge.
[url "http://shop.store.yahoo.com/cinemasupplies/spydtriansha.html"]http://shop.store.yahoo.com/cinemasupplies/spydtriansha.html[/url]
Here is a home done product review for the spyderco
[url "http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Knives/Sharpeners/Spyderco%20Triangle%20Sharpmaker/Coy%20Starnes/Field%20Report/"]http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Knives/Sharpeners/Spyderco%20Triangle%20Sharpmaker/Coy%20Starnes/Field%20Report/[/url]
I have a friend who has the lansky and loves it. I like the spyderco. He likes that you clamp the knife down and I don't, I think it's a hassle. Different strokes for different folks.They both work great.
As far as knives I agree with Bear Lake Fish Guy, those "Rapapla" knives are hard to beat.
Bigpapafish
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