Knife sharpening

[yamatitan]

Here is an 'old codger' trick.

It may sound a bit crude but, in a pinch, you can usually find a way to improve a less than sharp edge in the average kitchen cabinet. Even when you can't find the most basic of knife sharpening tools you can use the unglazed bottom ring of a dinner plate or coffee mug to at least improve a distressed edge. Later, you can get your knife together with one of the more preferred methods.

 

To expand on this the top of a car window works great as well.  Just roll down your window until the top edge is exposed then sharpen away.

[thoenew]

I use a Spyderco Sharp-maker.

 

I've heard good things about the Wicked Sharp system. It costs a fair amount; have to save up before I get one.

[Fazzman]

I use the spyderco system as well.

 

Love Spyderco knives.

[1R954Baker-hvac]

Spyderco's are cool... don't like their big ass hole trademark in the blade, that's just me, other than that good products... ima check out that sharpener too...

[thoenew]

Spyderco makes good quality knives. I however do not own any of their knives. I dislike the giant thumb hole. It may be their signature look, but I can't stand it. I really like thumb studs. Benchmade has thumb studs on most of their knives, but at least on some they offer the option of a big hole in the blade instead.

 

Just personal preference.