Just got burned by a cheap $40 hoof knife sharpener on Amazon

Bought a budget sharpener for $40 and it ruined the edge on two of my favorite knives in one pass. Has anyone found a decent sharpener under $100 that actually works?

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reese_nelson13d ago

Yeah, that's exactly why I've been gun-shy about those cheap sharpeners. That whole "it ruined the edge on two of my favorite knives in one pass" line hits close to home. I picked up a Lansky puck for around $25 a few years ago, and it's been solid for my farrier knives and general outdoor blades. It's not fancy, it's just a double-sided stone, but it's consistent. You really gotta take it slow and keep a steady angle, but at least it's not gonna eat your steel like one of those electric pull-through deals. Your mileage may vary, but for under $100, a simple guided rod system or a good old fashioned stone has worked better for me than any of the cheap gimmicks.

morgan8988d ago

Hey Reese, you ever see what those cheap pull-throughs do to a thin blade? A buddy of mine used one on his fillet knife and it literally left a wavy edge like a bread knife. I told him to toss it and grab a stone like your Lansky puck, but he didn't listen until he ruined two more knives.

the_linda13d ago

My buddy Mike's chef knife still looks like a jagged saw blade.

wesley3858d ago

Nah, the pull-throughs work fine if you don't have shaky hands.