all around sharpener

[oldbikelvr]

I am a fan of Japanese style water stones. I use them on all of my professional kitchen knives.

 

[tradertator]

^ Where did you get your water stones? I'd really like to have a set and can't find any other than online, and most are in Europe or farther.

 

[Pitmaster]

^ Where did you get your water stones? I'd really like to have a set and can't find any other than online, and most are in Europe or farther.

www.sharpeningsuppliess.com

 

[Kryptonite]

The Edge Pro Apex is a fabulous system. Diamond stones are great for free handing (get the largest you can afford for home use). A belt sander works great if you have a good eye, a steady hand and are careful not to overheat the blade. Some folks recommend paper wheels on a buffer, but that will leave you with a weaker hollow ground edge. I find that the Sharpmaker is fine for touchups with the stock ceramic stones, but for serious sharpening the optional diamond stones are worth the investment. A few leather strops loaded with various compounds and a bare horsebutt strop will finish edges nicely and maintain your blades in between major sharpenings.