tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8299467524385060646.post131398779150294600..comments2023-07-03T02:55:39.330-07:00Comments on A Midwestern Rebel: Sharp StuffDean Carderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13797363411746750583noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8299467524385060646.post-66579045309096791502014-04-28T01:54:25.271-07:002014-04-28T01:54:25.271-07:00It's much spendy, but I favor the Tormek for l...It's much spendy, but I favor the Tormek for large blades. Mine does double duty, sharpening both my woodworking tools and my larger knives. <br /><br />Mine's an older model that came with a 10 inch 600 grit wheel; I've added a 1000 grit wheel and a 4000 grit water stone wheel over the years, neither is inexpensive, but worth it for the edge the wheels produce. I'd suggest using your 2nd-tier knives to learn the Tormek because you'll wind up sharpening them several times to get it just right; figuring out the correct angles and positioning of the jigs will take some time. <br /><br />Like you, I discovered Lansky decades ago, and wore out my first set. I found the Lansky the simplest and fastest means of maintaining a good edge on small and medium knives. <br /><br />I'm always on the lookout for good small portable sharpening systems, and have wondered why Case, or someone else, hasn't resurrected the Moon Stone. I've gone through a number of pocket-size stones trying to replicate its performance. So far, no luck. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com