Hello,
I'm struggling to get my filleting knife sharp on the whetstone.
What are the best sharpening tools/devices out there, that can sharpen all my knives, kitchen, boning, filleting etc...
Cheers
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Hello,
I'm struggling to get my filleting knife sharp on the whetstone.
What are the best sharpening tools/devices out there, that can sharpen all my knives, kitchen, boning, filleting etc...
Cheers
There's only one I would recommend as tried the rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Porch-Rocker
It's bulky but bloody good.
Reasonably priced for what you get.
Just need good stones!
The easy-sharp.
Made in aussie.
Ezesharp.com.au
I started using them in WA in the early nineties for sharpening muelsing shears.
I really rate them.
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Filleting knives are quite flexy so can be difficult,try having offhand with fingers resting on blade as you move it across stone.go slow n don't do it when tired or distracted.taking tip off finger hurts.
My answer is easy, I've recently (last 6 months) bought a rolling knife sharpener and use it on everything. Even my 12 year old can get knives sharp enough to take the hair off your arm... genuine german one is something like 200 euros, I have good chinese knock-off that has worked well for me, with 400/1000 grit diamond stones and 5000 grit polishing stone...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006348334832.html
though if you want a Lanksy sharpening kit, let me know, I can sell you one cheap... :D
That ezesharp looks similar to the scary sharp I was going to suggest. They are bloody good as well, the latest one is streets ahead of the early generation one I have and that is still bloody good. It's about the only sharpening system I know that isn't powered in some way that can put an edge on a piece of bar steel...
If you are not deterred use a Norton stone with rough and fine. Yes it can be frustrating but rewarding.Lay the knife flat and remove the shoulder. Once you have done that. Use the fine and lift the knife to get the final edge. Use kero as your lubricant. Mate uses virgin oil for his stone. Currently have a Victory and Knifecut 17cm knives that are very sharp. Otherwise the ScarySharp is the bizo. Failing that contact Shelley. His new machine is a work of art. Will find it. .
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....version-59107/
A different level. We ALL need one. LOL.
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....commend-97158/
Lend me your ear while I tell you a tale about a sharp knife that I learnt on the Forum, it is about a blunt knife, a sharp knife and why you should always have a sharp knife. Merry Xmas.
Diamond stones for me, not overly expensive and if you go slow to start and concentrate on what you're doing you can get a sharp as edge, finish with some leather strap and you cant go wrong. You will get better with time, like everything, so patience is key :)
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This one but that cost an arm and a leg.
The other very good one is the jewel diamond steel with the three different grits face, coarse medium and fine. I have sharpen razor sharp even my big Bowie knives with it.
And of course once you get a good sharpener, and learn to drive it so your knives are all sharp and tickity boo - the next thing you need is a good Cambrian steel. Not a diamond steel or one of the ugly coarse chinese copies that are as good as a tomato stake - a proper old skool Cambrian butcher's steel. They are a revelation compared to anything else - I got lucky and found a real old stock one ex a collector that had done virtually zero work and was still mint.
There's just something about the edge profile and the type of steel used in those steel's - they are just excellent to use. They come in three sizes, the rabbiter's steel which is quite short and has a metal loop on it and a metal cross bar, the short full handle steel and the long one. Get the long one - they are worth it.
I have not tried the modern versions of these, but the butchers I have talked to are all quite interested in the older versions over the new ones that turn up in the traveller's van. I'm not sure what the difference is in how the newer ones go but the old ones have a well deserved reputation.
Scary sharp, I started with the lansky, I disposed of that after I bought Scary sharp.
https://youtu.be/7AllVpQZtps?si=r523K0vXS5ZWHCMO
https://youtu.be/MyOAAAtCilw?si=N2q3LrzR0H3LbB-p
Does anyone have the new version of the scary sharp? And if yes, what are your thoughts?
I havent been able to find the version I have got online anywhere which is weird.
Mine is the same as the one in the video not sure what version it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Proudkiwi
It's bloody good
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The one of used which is about 5 years old was basically same as one in video and currently online but the difference was the top plate where stone slides was about 5 inches wide and didn't have the two rubber guides sticking up. If that makes sense:)Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP
Interesting. Mine has a brass guide and a micro adjustment to allow for a dual bevel. But I haven’t seen it anywhere else.
There have been 3 versions of the SS sharpener. Have bought and used all 3. My mate up the coast has our original SS. All work well.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbear
Mine has the 2 rubber guide postsQuote:
Originally Posted by bigbear
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I had the old one and ended up getting the new one - it rotates which is quicker than flipping the knife over in the clamp every time. rest of it is the same really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Proudkiwi
There is a really early one, which is a flat plate with a plastic block with an offset cut in it that slips onto the flat plate giving three effective angles for the edge. That's the one I have, which works fine for what I need but the flasher rotating one would be nice haha.
I too started with a Lansky type setup, worked but very slow in comparison. The SS system is much better in terms of speed while still giving the same finish. The SS stone holder/guide things can be used on any of the available stones, you can get chinese made ones in a variety of grades that do the job fine for the final polish and sharpen and the bog standard easily available 120/240 combo stones from the hardware shop do the first cut for you which is handy.
I was tossing up between the Worksharp and EZSharp, after many many reviews and ready opted for the the EZSharp built in WA Aus this thing is built to last. There are no plastics apart from the adjustment knobs and handle on the stone holders. super solid and knife doesn’t move at all once mounted.
Out of all the sharpening systems I have seen and used the ezesharp is by far the easiest to use.Quote:
Originally Posted by infusion
The flipping system is also superior and way quicker when doing the count down method of finishing.
Well done on doing your research to choose the best.
Only fault is it is a bit bulky to store but so are some other brands.
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