Shapton Glass stones
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I've used a Chefs Choice for years, and while I'm certain other brands work just fine, I love what I have and wouldn't dream of changingComment
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Most of my knives are from a brand called Edge of Belgravia (https://www.edgeofbelgravia.co.uk/ UK address, but they have warehouses in TN). Their top end steel knives are absolutely amazing and it's possible to get them really sharp. To keep them that sharp I use an OBH Nordica - SharpX-treme electrical knife sharpener. It has both Ceramic and Diamond meaning you can both keep the knives sharp and also put on a new edge. I know it isn't as fancy as using a stone, but it is certainly a lot easier.
I know that Edge of Belgravia are working on a knife sharpener (I think I saw it on Kickstarter), but presumably the actual delivery timescales may be quite long.Comment
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Clark Well, did you decide on, or buy one yet? You’ve left us in suspense long enough. Many of us haven’t been sleeping well, until we know what you decided.Comment
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Panhead John I've been shopping locally and looking online. Online, many are sold out. Locally, there is a large variety of what is available. It is no longer a top priority due to other things popping up.
I did buy a couple of new paring knives, one for her and one for me. (She uses hers to cut plastic wrappers and cardboard boxes so I will not let her use mine!
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i use this 3 the most..
left to right
Wharthog Blade Sharpener
Ken Onion Work Sharp
Dick Rapid Steel
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have mercy forgot to post the picture..ive only had the Ken Onion about a year at longest..bought it with the AR discount..really a nice unit..will do exact what it claims
the Wharthog ivd had for years...it has several different stones (rods) to use..now days i keep the steels on it and run my knives thru it after a couple uses
the rapid steel i keep out by my prep table when i have help ...overAttached FilesComment
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I got the Ken Onion last year. I sharpened every knife in the house, except the butter knives; I sharpened the kitchen knives, the steak knives, and a few pocket knives. Then I took it over to my BiL’s place, and we sharpened all his knives, including his hunting and fishing knives.
I can’t speak for him, but since then my knives have only needed honing. They’ll slice a mushy tomato to paper thin. And the Ken Onion hasn’t come out of its carrying case since that first week. It’s a damn fine tool.Comment
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Like mgaretz, I have the Apex Edge Pro. I use it on both my German and Japanese knives. It’s a time and money investment, but my knives are truly sharp. Like slice a paper towel held in one hand sharp, cut tomatoes sharp, take a finger off before your brain knows it has happened sharp. The only way to do better is buy Japanese whet stones and learn how to use them.Comment
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DMT makes nice sharpening stones. Get you real close to Japanese water stones but without the hassle of taking care of them. I have a chef choice but didn't like how much metal it took off. Touch all my knives up month no complaints.
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