Thread: Best knife sharpening system?

Originally Posted by suthy

Sorry this has probably been asked before but what does everyone use to sharpen the good quality steels which are known to be harder to sharpen?

I'm thinking of getting a decent set of water stones (600-8000 grit) but I'm open to other quicker/cheaper options if there's something better out there.

Thanks in advance.

Best knife sharpening system: as rarely as possible. Achieve by using a steel which straightens + work hardens the edge.

Once you use a stone etc. you sacrifice steel. Use such only if/when your steel does not do the trick.

Feel free to disagree.

(The 1200 grit wet and dry is by the way great to get your carbon blade to a mirror shine, not just for the edge - something to do at the camp fire).