Lansky Sharpeners, diamond worth the extra $?

Big Bunny · September 15, 1999, 08:23 PM

Opinions please on this 'recommended' knife sharpener.
Standard or diamond versions ?
Operation/ease of use/durability and satisfied customers ?

Lets hear it...

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ga41 · September 15, 1999, 08:53 PM

I like my diamond sharpener. The only problem I've had was that I broke the plastic end off one of my stones once. Seems like someone said there was a better setup , I just don't remember where or who. Maybe we'll hear from them.

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**Rich Lucibella** · September 16, 1999, 04:54 AM

I own the Lansky setup and am completely underwhelmed. The clamp does not assure reproducible angle with many knives; the edge angle, by geometric necessity, changes from point of attachement out to each side; and the unit is worthless for any blade length over about 4".

Go with the Spyderco Sharpmaker. Add their diamond sleeves and your knives will thank you.
Rich

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Nakano · September 18, 1999, 12:17 AM

Rich, I' ve found that the angles do vary sometimes but not all the time. Don' t know what it is exactly. And yes, any blade over 4" is stretching it' s capabilities.

As far as diamond sleeves/ stones in general, they are a plus IME. It allows for quick removal/ reprofiling and for starting up very dull blades.

I recommend the Spyderco units over the Lansky clamp system.

**Rich Lucibella** · September 18, 1999, 07:43 AM

Nankano-
Plane Geometry:
Think of the blade fixed in the clamp as the base of a right triangle.
The height is a given, based on the clamp setup.
However, the length of the hypotenuse keeps changing as the the guiderod is pulled thru the stroke from one end of the stone to the other and one end of the blade to the other.

With constant base and height and changing hypotenuse something's gotta "give". That "something" is the included angle.

Aw, heck. Just trust me on this!

Rich

slabsides · September 22, 1999, 07:38 PM

Bethatasitmay, the one time I used a Lansky rig, borrowed, to fix the skewed-up edge of an original 9" Cold Steel Magnum Tanto, it did a good job...more uniform than my hands and eyes could have, so claims that it doesn't do the job on blades longer than 4" don't jibe with my experience. Are the diamond stones worth the money? Depends on whether you're edging 416 stainless or RC 61 tool steel. For some knives, it's super-superfluous. slabsides
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Afterthought: The tanto has a curved, 'draw-cut' blade. This might have made the difference.

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September 15, 1999, 08:23 PM	#1
Big Bunny Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 1999 Location: New South Wales - Australia Posts: 605	Opinions please on this 'recommended' knife sharpener. Standard or diamond versions ? Operation/ease of use/durability and satisfied customers ? Lets hear it... ------------------ *Big Bunny*

September 15, 1999, 08:53 PM	#2
ga41 Member Join Date: February 18, 1999 Location: thomaston,ga USA Posts: 17	I like my diamond sharpener. The only problem I've had was that I broke the plastic end off one of my stones once. Seems like someone said there was a better setup , I just don't remember where or who. Maybe we'll hear from them. [This message has been edited by ga41 (edited September 15, 1999).]

September 16, 1999, 04:54 AM	#3
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	I own the Lansky setup and am completely underwhelmed. The clamp does not assure reproducible angle with many knives; the edge angle, by geometric necessity, changes from point of attachement out to each side; and the unit is worthless for any blade length over about 4". Go with the Spyderco Sharpmaker. Add their diamond sleeves and your knives will thank you. Rich [This message has been edited by Rich Lucibella (edited September 16, 1999).]

September 18, 1999, 12:17 AM	#4
Nakano Member Join Date: March 1, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 72	Rich, I' ve found that the angles do vary sometimes but not all the time. Don' t know what it is exactly. And yes, any blade over 4" is stretching it' s capabilities. As far as diamond sleeves/ stones in general, they are a plus IME. It allows for quick removal/ reprofiling and for starting up very dull blades. I recommend the Spyderco units over the Lansky clamp system.

September 18, 1999, 07:43 AM	#5
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	Nankano- Plane Geometry: Think of the blade fixed in the clamp as the base of a right triangle. The height is a given, based on the clamp setup. However, the length of the hypotenuse keeps changing as the the guiderod is pulled thru the stroke from one end of the stone to the other and one end of the blade to the other. With constant base and height and changing hypotenuse something's gotta "give". That "something" is the included angle. Aw, heck. Just trust me on this! Rich

September 22, 1999, 07:38 PM	#6
slabsides Member In Memoriam Join Date: May 27, 1999 Location: Maine Posts: 614	Bethatasitmay, the one time I used a Lansky rig, borrowed, to fix the skewed-up edge of an original 9" Cold Steel Magnum Tanto, it did a good job...more uniform than my hands and eyes could have, so claims that it doesn't do the job on blades longer than 4" don't jibe with my experience. Are the diamond stones worth the money? Depends on whether you're edging 416 stainless or RC 61 tool steel. For some knives, it's super-superfluous. slabsides __________ Afterthought: The tanto has a curved, 'draw-cut' blade. This might have made the difference. ------------------ An armed man is a citizen; an unarmed man is a subject; a disarmed man is a slave. [This message has been edited by slabsides (edited September 22, 1999).]