Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

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Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

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Re: Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

Post by Moin. » Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:45 pm

Not really. Both are guided sharpening systems yes, but no comparison between what you can acheive with each. The price difference between the two says it all. The lanskys really great for smaller blades, i have used it extensively. The clamps not that great and neithers the mounting system.

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Re: Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

Post by brihacharan » Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:06 pm

Moin. wrote:Not really. Both are guided sharpening systems yes, but no comparison between what you can acheive with each. The price difference between the two says it all. The lanskys really great for smaller blades, i have used it extensively. The clamps not that great and neithers the mounting system.
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Hi Moin,
> A close friend back from the US gifted me this "Lansky".....
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> I'm yet to try it, however would appreciate your views / comments in using the above :D
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Re: Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

Post by essdee1972 » Thu Nov 27, 2014 2:35 pm

I too have the same Lansky, Brihaji, and coincidentally, mine was a gift too! I use it for my Vic and multitool blades.
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Re: Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

Post by brihacharan » Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:38 pm

essdee1972 wrote:I too have the same Lansky, Brihaji, and coincidentally, mine was a gift too! I use it for my Vic and multitool blades.
Hey that's great :D
Can it be used for larger folders & fixed blade knives?
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Re: Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

Post by Moin. » Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:23 am

Dear Brihasir and Dada

I have exactly the same sharpener but by smiths... I only use it on cheapo knitchen knifes... i would not use this on any of the expensive blades. The tapering rods the best feature and is very handy for a quick touch up on scalloped serrated blades...

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Re: Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

Post by essdee1972 » Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:52 am

It "can" be used on the large blades, but I am somehow chary of pull-through sharpeners. Maybe something I read on the net?!
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Re: Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

Post by brihacharan » Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:34 am

Moin. » Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:23 am
Dear Brihasir and Dada
I have exactly the same sharpener but by smiths... I only use it on cheapo knitchen knifes... i would not use this on any of the expensive blades. The tapering rods the best feature and is very handy for a quick touch up on scalloped serrated blades...
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postby essdee1972 » Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:52 am
It "can" be used on the large blades, but I am somehow chary of pull-through sharpeners. Maybe something I read on the net?!
Cheers!
EssDee

Thanks Moin / Essdee,
> May as well try it on my kitchen knives for starters & take chances with my more expensive folders & fixed blades :D
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Re: Cheaper Alternative to wicked edge

Post by essdee1972 » Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:47 pm

Brihaji, when we get the next shipment from knifecenter, you can put in a Lansky or Spyderco. And if you do decide on a Wicked Edge, can I persuade you to go with a Lansky and with the money you'll save, gift Moin and me some knives??? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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