Knife sharpening systems

**Tonuzaba** · Posted On: 6/21/2007 8:11am

Greetings,
I'd like to hear opinions (of people with knife sharpening experience) on the DMT Aligner diamond sharpening set.
http://www.dmtsharp.com/press/aligner.htm

I know I should have asked beforehand and decide on buying later, but I just bought myself this thing yesterday. I had nothing serious at home for knife sharpening and it's about time I learn to do it (yeah, I know it's a shame I've waited for so long).

So, did I make good business with the Aligner being my first ever sharpening system or not? (Bought it after consulting with the shopkeeper in a store where they know me after buying several knives there for myself and friends...)

If not, what would you recommend?

***Plasma*** · Posted On: 6/21/2007 10:02am

This is the best sharpener set I ever used

http://www.knifeoutlet.com/shop/10Ex...tCode=SHSPY204

You can sharpen knives to razor edge and even sharpen razor blades (in case you go all emo)

**SFGOON** · Posted On: 6/21/2007 10:19am

I would get an old fashioned stone. Granted, it doesn't work as well, takes a while to learn, and can be messy if it's a wet stone. However, if you wife is the timid sort, you could win any argument by just taking out your knife and sharpening it.

**SFGOON** · Posted On: 6/21/2007 10:20am

Do I need to mention that I was kidding?

The sharpener you got is excellent.

**vigilus** · Posted On: 6/21/2007 11:20am

I lucked out on the timid wife.

Anytime I hit her she hits back and she can run faster angry than I can scared.

**SFGOON** · Posted On: 6/21/2007 11:23am

Why is that lady wearing a shemag instead of a burkha?

**vigilus** · Posted On: 6/21/2007 11:31am

PS cool sharpener

**Dr. Sleepless** · Posted On: 6/21/2007 5:13pm

I use Japanese waterstones for sharpening. Nothing beats hand sharpening if you know how to do it.

Get 1200 grit, 1000 grit and 800 grit.

My friend turned me on them a few years back and I can even get those cheap ass $5 kitchen knives to cut as well as those really expensive $300-400 knives that my dad has. Granted they don't keep their edge as long.

Learn how to sharpen correctly and you'll be fine. It's also very therapeutic.