honing

[reub2000]

In the kitchen I have some dull knifes. A few of them have small chips on the edge.

Currently I have a 2 sided stone that I borrowed from my grandfather. The problem with it is that the smooth side isn't even, and I've had problems getting sharp edges onto many of my knifes. I spotted this set of hones on amazon. Is the coarse stone on that coarse enough to quickly grind away damaged parts of a blade?

 

[reub2000]

I figured that some of the straight razor users at least tried to sharpen their knifes.

Anyone have any experience with something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Accusharp-1-AccuSharp-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B00004VWKQ/ref=pd_sim_k_3

 

[Fnord5]

I figured that some of the straight razor users at least tried to sharpen their knifes.

Anyone have any experience with something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Accusharp-1-AccuSharp-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B00004VWKQ/ref=pd_sim_k_3

That one is OK for rapid metal removal, but I would never use it on one of my knives again.

For quick bevel setting, a diamond stone is the way to go, then move on to softer stones and finer grits.

What is your price range? There are some systems out there that are amazing, but a little pricey.

 

[Fnord5]

Here are a couple options for you
Diamond 3 stone:
http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Abrasiv...4?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1245599606&sr=1-4

And the ultimate(and likely my next sharpener purchase) The Edge Pro.
http://www.edgeproinc.com/

 

[reub2000]

Lets say I want to keep this under $50.

What exactly is the advantage of the diamond hone over a stone? Does it last longer?

 

[Fnord5]

It lasts longer, and stays flat.
Natural and Synthetic stones will wear, leaving a bowed surface, which will wreak havoc on trying to keep an even bevel.

Also, Diamond will be easier to keep clean(just rinse with water) whereas unless you are diligent with your care of stones, they will become impacted with swarf(metal particles from the sharpening process) and you will have to lap the stones more often(sand down on a flat surface to even out wear, and bring a fresh surface out.)

 

[reub2000]

Is lapping the stone hard?

 

[Fnord5]

Depending on the stone, it could be.
But it is a royal pain in the butt.

 

[reub2000]

A good lapping is probably what the stone that I'm currently using needs. I think another part of the problem is that I might not be keeping the angle that consistent. Maybe I should get some guides?

Do the micropad on the smith diamond hones take away any useful surface when sharpening bigger knifes?

 

[Slartibartfast]

This is what i have been using for my knives.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92867

 

[TorzJohnson]

In the kitchen I have some dull knifes. A few of them have small chips on the edge.

Currently I have a 2 sided stone that I borrowed from my grandfather. The problem with it is that the smooth side isn't even, and I've had problems getting sharp edges onto many of my knifes. I spotted this set of hones on amazon. Is the coarse stone on that coarse enough to quickly grind away damaged parts of a blade?

Arkansas stones are great for putting a polished edge on a knife, but even the coarse is way too slow for hogging metal off of a damaged edge. That gadget you linked to in your second post is worthless for creating a proper edge on a knife. Your best bet is to go with diamonds, a coarse hone for grinding off the nicks and setting a bevel, and fine to get it razor sharp. Good quality diamond hones (like DMT) are not cheap but will last a very long time and never need to be flattened.

If money is a factor, you may be better off having the knife professionally sharpened rather than invest in cheap stones that don't work well or expensive stones you won't use very often.