After sharpening many old knives, the technique recommended made more sense and i developed a better feel for that rolled edge ...  Read More

After sharpening many old knives, the technique recommended made more sense and i developed a better feel for that rolled edge they speak of and you could visually see it developing.  Read Less

Sharp, clean edges are an absolute must in this business, and good haircutting shears are so sharp, you can shave with them; ba...  Read More

Sharp, clean edges are an absolute must in this business, and good haircutting shears are so sharp, you can shave with them; barely brush your knuckle or fingertip against the back of one of those blades, and you will lose all the skin on that knuckle or fingertip.  Read Less

To resharpen my kitchen knives that have the 15° bevel, i pass it 2-3 times through the middle sharpener (medium) then off to t...  Read More

To resharpen my kitchen knives that have the 15° bevel, i pass it 2-3 times through the middle sharpener (medium) then off to the stropping or final stage 3-5 times.  Read Less

First off i gravitate to high end collector knives and very sharp cooking knives.

First off i gravitate to high end collector knives and very sharp cooking knives.  Read Less

If you can keep this for years to come with its ability to sharpen even then, the price becomes even more of a bargain.

If you can keep this for years to come with its ability to sharpen even then, the price becomes even more of a bargain.  Read Less

First off let me tell you that i own about $500 worth of sharpening stones that i bought in japan.

First off let me tell you that i own about $500 worth of sharpening stones that i bought in japan.  Read Less

I’ve used several inexpensive manual “knife sharpeners” over the years, all of which were useless.

I’ve used several inexpensive manual “knife sharpeners” over the years, all of which were useless.  Read Less

It was a little pricey but well worth it.

It was a little pricey but well worth it.  Read Less

This arrived yesterday, and i've sharpened every knife i can find to a razors edge.

This arrived yesterday, and i've sharpened every knife i can find to a razors edge.  Read Less

So, it arrived today and i spent no time in getting to work on my knives.

So, it arrived today and i spent no time in getting to work on my knives.  Read Less

If you're a cheapskate, i easily have 20 s***ty as-seen-on-tv options, or worse, that i'd happily send your way if you'll pay the shipping.

If you're a cheapskate, i easily have 20 s***ty as-seen-on-tv options, or worse, that i'd happily send your way if you'll pay the shipping.  Read Less

Not pictured, i tried a 5" thin bladed kitchen knife.

Not pictured, i tried a 5" thin bladed kitchen knife.  Read Less

My lot consists of a victorinox santoku (my most expensive one), a chicago cutlery chefs knife that i love because it was mi fi...  Read More

My lot consists of a victorinox santoku (my most expensive one), a chicago cutlery chefs knife that i love because it was mi first knife and it has a very comfortable wooden handle, a serrated bread one probably from bed bath anb beyond, a smaller ikea 5" chefs knife for my kids because it is perfect size for their hands and a couple 3" and 4" paring knives i got from my mother in law that have no brand and look very proletariat.  Read Less

I have tried using electric sharpeners on it, hand sharpening it and even sending it to shun to have them sharpen it.

I have tried using electric sharpeners on it, hand sharpening it and even sending it to shun to have them sharpen it.  Read Less

I did some research and found that this sharpener ground to 15 degrees (asian standard) compared to my sharper (same make) whic...  Read More

I did some research and found that this sharpener ground to 15 degrees (asian standard) compared to my sharper (same make) which ground to 20 degrees.  Read Less

Comparing the two very different techniques is comparing apples to oranges.

Comparing the two very different techniques is comparing apples to oranges.  Read Less