what is the best way to sharpen a knife?

Answer 1

What I did is I bought one of those special stones at Bass Pro Shops and I just do it old fashion way.

The way you do it is this. The side that is or was sharp usually is curved or on a angle compared to the opposite parrell side. What you do is put the curved or edged side on the stone and in a diagonal motion just run it down the stone. Some if not most knifes have more than one curve or edge so on those you got to do the one that is at the very end of the knife.

I personally, even though I'm young and is into electronics (I'm 14!) I wouldn't trust an electic knife sharpener because I just don't think that those will do a good job without putting a bunch of scatches on your knife.

Here is a selection of knife sharpening stones. The one I got is very small and has a small chain so it can connect to the handle on my tackle box. It also has on one side (its a triangle shape) a "trench" type of thing so I can also sharpen hooks! But because you are new to this you should start off at a bigger stone. Even though I started on a small one!

Link to Bass Pro (follow)

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResults?ts=Thu%20Mar%2015%2017:03:23%20CDT%202007

Cabelas

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/common/search/search-results2.jsp?Ne=2510&noImage=0&Ntt=stones&Ntk=Products&QueryText=stones&Ntx=matchall&N=4124&trueNum=209

Answer 2

The best thing you can do is get the book The Razor Edge The Book Of Sharpening see the link in source. Do not use oil when sharping a knife and do not use anything but a flat sharpening stone. You want a sharp knife go to this web site http://www.razoredgesystems.com/ all of the gimmicks every one is telling you to get will just dull your knife.

Answer 3

I have found the Lansky sharpener to be the best. It will provide a constant angle on the edge which a stone will not do. I have one and will use nothing else on my knives. It will quickly put a shaving edge on any knife. The only exception to my "nothing else" rule is that I do have a pair crock sticks which are set in a block at a "V" that I use to touch up the edge in the field. I don't find them adequate for a real sharpening job but are great for a quick touch up of an edge to keep it shaving sharp during a field dressing job

Answer 4

My mum sharpens her knife using this stone. Its just a flat rectangular piece and she just like rubs the knife against the stone.
But this is only when she is in desperate need of a sharp knife.

You can buy these special knife sharpeners (Its works like a nail file). also certain shops use this wheel thingy to sharpen knives.

Sorry I aint very helpful but my vocabulary has always been a bit low...

Answer 5

Knife sharpening is not difficult. It is not shrouded in mystery. With a little knowledge, a little geometry, a couple of tricks and some inexpensive tools, knife sharpening can be fairly easy and extremely rewarding. At the very least it’s a great skill for the toolbox. You’ll come away from this clinic with a better understanding of edges, steel and how to maintain your knives yourself. Or, if you decide to send them out, you’ll know how to make sure you’re getting what you want – and what you pay for.

Answer 6

http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eCommerce/product.jsp?Mode=Text&Brand=&CatalogName=&PriceStart=&PriceEnd=&Feature=&SearchText=lansky&list=50&range=1&order=Default&SKU=SI1095

That's a thing called a "Lansky " sharpener. Buy it and you'll be able to put factory like edges back on all your knives. You'll be doing "razor-sharp" the very first time you try it.

It's the only type of system that lets you sharpen or dress without grinding away your blade like a normal whetstone will.

lol I see the secret squirrel is back. Still playing AOL newbie games, idiotusa? Figures.

Still ticks you off that Lansky has 80% of the market to your 10%, doesn't it?

And your chosen sharpener is nothing but a copy of a Lansky, as I've told you before. If it were so great by itself, they wouldn't have had to copy the Lansky.

Answer 7

Never use an electric bench sharpener!!!! poppa did it to a couple i gave him as presents and wrecked the blades.

Whet stone, best if you have three grades if you need to go from rough edge to fine, then a plus is an old cut-throat razor sharpener as i have, made of canvas.

All the best

Ben

Answer 8

with a whet stone-- the old fashioned way is the best way, always cut into the stone, and then you can feel the edge getting good, as you draw it across your fingernail, you will feel a drag, that means that it is a sharp instrument----- there is no smoothness , as a little reminder, sharp people, often cut across the grain, yet, get the point across!!!!!!!

Answer 9

have professional done. if not availble then buy a knife sharpener.