01-12-2004, 09:19 PM
[cool][size 1]Hey, Matador, those setups are ideal for the guy who does have difficulty keeping a constant angle while cutting a new edge. The Lansky system has been around for years, and has really been a boon to the "sharpening challenged". Anything that will help keep the blade at the right angle will insure that you end up with a better edge.[/size]
[size 1]I referred to them vaguely, as fancy or costly systems. For some people, another $25 to $30 dollars...to sharpen a $10 knife...does not make sense. However, if you have invested in one or two quality blades...or a whole bunch of simply serviceable ones...then a blade positioning system is worth the investment.[/size]
[size 1]One of the really good things about such a system is the variety of stones. You can change the stone without removing the blade...working progressively down to the smoothest stone for the finest edge.[/size]
[size 1]Those are definitely well-received gifts for sportsmen...fishing or hunting. If you're good, you can convince the kitchen warden that she would reap the benefits of always having sharp kitchen knives.[/size]
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[size 1]I referred to them vaguely, as fancy or costly systems. For some people, another $25 to $30 dollars...to sharpen a $10 knife...does not make sense. However, if you have invested in one or two quality blades...or a whole bunch of simply serviceable ones...then a blade positioning system is worth the investment.[/size]
[size 1]One of the really good things about such a system is the variety of stones. You can change the stone without removing the blade...working progressively down to the smoothest stone for the finest edge.[/size]
[size 1]Those are definitely well-received gifts for sportsmen...fishing or hunting. If you're good, you can convince the kitchen warden that she would reap the benefits of always having sharp kitchen knives.[/size]
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