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 On: 2008-04-14
This is a great knife sharpening system. The only issue I have with it is that it does not sharpen small (< 3" blades) or large (>12" blades) blades effectively--you have to sharpen larger blades in sections. This system forces you to sharpen at an angle (30 degrees, 25 degrees, 17 degrees etc.) and provides a very accurate blade. It does not have instructions, but you can go to the Lansky website and watch the instructional video (which helps a lot). This sharpening system is very good and allows you to sharpen to various levels (workman to razor sharp). Highly recommended.
On: 2008-04-13
I used this to sharpen kitchen knives and straight razor primarily, I find that it can do knives up to 8" with no problem but anything over that will have to use multiple sections which is a chore.
The other gripe I have is that the ultra-fine stone included is only 1000 grain, which is usually considered medium-fine or fine. Thus you can get a very sharp edge but will never be able to accomplish that razor sharp, mirror like finish of a factory sharpened knife. Lansky does sell an additional stone, the super sapphire which is 2100 grain, and for another $10 I would highly recommend purchasing it if you plan to use this kit, as it gives much better finish than the ultra fine stone. Still, I wish they made a higher grade like 6000-8000 to really polish the edge.
On the upside, this system does a good and consistent job of sharpening with adjustable angles, and once you have used it a few times you can do it fairly quickly. Also it provides a large variety of stones for a low price, which is a big plus in my book.
On: 2007-11-04
I agree with everything I read in some other reviews, that being:
This is a sharpener for someone willing to take the time to sharpen by hand.
It does have some limitations for smaller and larger knives.
That being said, this sharpener will take the guess-work out of hand honing. I get an extremely fine edge that will rival Uncle Bucks hatchet (You may be able to circumcise a gnat).
On: 2006-12-25
I purchased a basic Lansky 3 hone kit to sharpen my pocket knives (Bucks, Leathermans, and Victorinoxes). After reading several good articles on the subject, and many hours of practise, I can now consistently put an edge on my knives that is as good or better than when they were new. The sharpener wont work on tiny knives with blades less than about 3/8" wide (6mm or so) due to the way it clamps the blade and the geomentry of the guide. Large knives with blades longer than about 6" (150mm) must be sharpened in sections, which is inconvenient and time-consuming (I havent purchased an Apex Edge Pro yet, but I have a hunch one is in my future for the kitchen knives). Never use an electric sharpener on fine cutlery. It will heat the blade and ruin its hardness. Many manufacturers will not honor their warranties on blades that have been abused with electric sharpeners (e. g. Buck).
 On: 2006-10-30
I really wanted a knife sharpening kit, so I thought this one would be neat. It does a decent job and is durable but it takes a while setting the stuff up and using the various stones. If you enjoy sitting back and sharping knives, this could be for you. I think I am going to switch to an electric sharpener though.
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