Lansky Sharpening System

johngalway

I got the Standard kit, had it a few days but just used it tonight on my collection :eek: of Opinels. Talk about razor sharp, pretty fool proof to use, which is handy

homerhop

Are those guide rods sturdy?

s-cogan

sounds good
the opinel could do with a rub.
any pics??

johngalway

They're OK Homer, I wouldn't run a JCB over them now, but it they're not abused they'll be grand for a long long time. Says in the manual the bottom of the stone and the guide rod need to be leveled on a straight edge, to bend them with finger strength only to achieve this if needed, so you can guess yourself from that.

I done my Opinels to 20 degrees, 25 would be better for what I use them for but, new toy, you know yourself

S, I've no pics no, Google will have the kit photo though. I'm far from an expert but it gives my Opinels a damn good edge!

homerhop

Cheers John, where did you purchase, Sharpening a knife is one thing that has always got the better of me.

4gun

use a peice of card board on a flat surface to put the final edge on nay knife if done correctly it will shave you smoother than any rasor:P

johngalway

Got mine on Ebay

Glensman

How much did you give for it John?

CJhaughey

The advantage the Opinels have is they are usually carbon steel not stainless, big difference in edge holding.