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Not sure what section this belongs in since it's not wood related, so I stuck it here.

A while ago, there was a thread about fillet knives, specifically Danco brand. I have Dexter Russel knives which are rated pretty high and made with the same metal, 420 SS, as the Dancos. It was great when new, but as all knives I've had, has been hard to get a sharp edge back on it after use. I currently use the cheap 2-sided Smiths sharpening tool because of it's size, etc. It does OK, but I was wondering if there is a better sharpener out there?
 
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djg said:
Not sure what section this belongs in since it's not wood related, so I stuck it here.

A while ago, there was a thread about fillet knives, specifically Danco brand. I have Dexter Russel knives which are rated pretty high and made with the same metal, 420 SS, as the Dancos. It was great when new, but as all knives I've had, has been hard to get a sharp edge back on it after use. I currently use the cheap 2-sided Smiths sharpening tool because of it's size, etc. It does OK, but I was wondering if there is a better sharpener out there?
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I know this pretty old, but I use the work sharp knife and took sharpener. I'm convinced it is the best sharpener on the market. It has even every blade I've ever put on it. It's idiot proof to use too.
 
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I know this pretty old, but I use the work sharp knife and took sharpener. I'm convinced it is the best sharpener on the market. It has even every blade I've ever put on it. It's idiot proof to use too.
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Got a link?
 
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www.worksharptools.com

Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2

The Work Sharp Knife® and Tool Sharpener Mk.2 sharpens every knife and tool you own. The flexible belts, sharpening guides, and a two-speed motor makes sharpening faster, easier, and more versatile than before. Used by the pros, millions sold, never be dull again.
www.worksharptools.com www.worksharptools.com

this is the one that I have. I highly recommend it.
 
Many people seem to like the Chef Choice sharpeners. I'm old fashioned and use stones - Zwilling's Bob Kramer sharpening set is my go to - with a Lanksy System getting some use.
 
Mike Hill said:
Many people seem to like the Chef Choice sharpeners. I'm old fashioned and use stones - Zwilling's Bob Kramer sharpening set is my go to - with a Lanksy System getting some use.
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I have a Lansky system too, and I haven't touched it in years after my Works Sharp system.
 
Oh, I own several sharpeners - 2x72 knife grinder, tormek, work sharp horizontal, some cheap horizontal wheel machine I bought at woodcraft decades ago, heck I've even used my gemstone faceting machine a time or two (great diamond laps) but for knives, I enjoy the hand method. Not saying better, just like it better - tactile. Plus, I've ground off a lot of metal I wish I had back, using the power grinders - my bad! I really haven't used the lanksy much since getting the Zwilling set. The lansky is now designated for the vehicle for when I'm out and about!
 
I'm with Mike. Dad taught us how to use a stone and that's how I've done it ever since. A tool like the Works Sharp is great when you need to re-set the edge and for stuff like axes, mower blades, etc. But if you have an edge, those tools take off too much metal.
 
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DLJeffs said:
I'm with Mike. Dad taught us how to use a stone and that's how I've done it ever since. A tool like the Works Sharp is great when you need to re-set the edge and for stuff like axes, mower blades, etc. But if you have an edge, those tools take off too much metal.
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I'm looking for a better quick sharpener I can touch up a knife while in the middle of filleting a bunch of fish. Like the one mentioned above (Trob115). I'll look into the Zwilling's and the Lansky's sharpeners once I find them.

I've always like to try using stones because, I guess, it feels like the traditional or purist way of doing it. But I have mixed results on my Buck hunting knives. Never seem to get very sharp.
 
djg said:
I'm looking for a better quick sharpener I can touch up a knife while in the middle of filleting a bunch of fish. Like the one mentioned above (Trob115). I'll look into the Zwilling's and the Lansky's sharpeners once I find them.

I've always like to try using stones because, I guess, it feels like the traditional or purist way of doing it. But I have mixed results on my Buck hunting knives. Never seem to get very sharp.
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Same problem I had. I never could seem to get a super sharp knife edge on the Lansky system. Swapped to the work sharp and I've got a razor sharp knife in 10 seconds. I haven't had much of an issue with losing too much metal. Just be sure to use the proper sanding grits.
 
djg said:
I'm looking for a better quick sharpener I can touch up a knife while in the middle of filleting a bunch of fish. Like the one mentioned above (Trob115). I'll look into the Zwilling's and the Lansky's sharpeners once I find them.

I've always like to try using stones because, I guess, it feels like the traditional or purist way of doing it. But I have mixed results on my Buck hunting knives. Never seem to get very sharp.
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I hear you. I have a 6" Buck sheath knife and a little Buck pocket knife. They're the hardest blades to get a decent edge on for me too. Pretty sure it's somehow connected to the type of steel Buck uses. Supposed to hold an edge longer but in my opinion, not long enough to make it worth the trouble it takes to get that edge in the first place.
 
I’ve got a few sharpeners, but for ease of use and speed, the work sharp is usually my go to. It can and will reprofile a blade if you’re using an aggressive grit, but a few passes on medium and fine and I find it does a great job at resharpening without hogging off too much material. I use this for my pocket knife (D2 steel on cutting edge), and my kitchen knives (main knife is AEB-L).
 
Hand sharpening with proper stones and proper technique is always the best method. I suck at the best method.
 
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