Arda,


Simple question with LONG answers.

Personally, I have never used a Lansky. So, I can't help you much there. I have used some other sharpening jigs. But, I never measured angles. I eyeball what I want.

I gave up jigs and stones a long time ago and personally MUCH prefer using my belt sander and leather strop bat for (some) final touches. I often don't even bother with the strop as I can get VERY good edges on my sander.

There is nothing wrong with the Lansky. It "Can" make some excellent edges. But, I find the jigs and stones to be very slow and tediouis. And, I personally much prefer convex edges on my knives for use.

However, there is no "One" way to sharpen. Many people have different preferences. There are more than one way to remove steel on a knives edge till it is sharp.

Regardless of technique, knowing how to use different "Grits" as needed is a big help. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


For one thing. I am pretty confident Busse doesn't use a jig or angle guide for their edge bevels. I have seen enough edge variances from Busse to feel safe in this assumption.

So, if you insist on using the Lansky, you will have to reset angles on your knives very often. Most Busse factory edges are too obtuse IMO unless you like your knife as a pry-bar or for chopping cinder blocks..... in which case, I wouldn't waste my time with the Lansky. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Also, if you insist on using the Lansky, you might be better served by doing some searches over on Bladeforums or Knifeforums. Unless you are a gold member, you will need to use Google or a similar type search engine to search Bladeforums as they restrict search options to paying members. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
You just need to go to advanced search and put bladeforums.com in the domain search field to narrow the search to that forums domain. Using a Google or similar type search engine often works better than the forums own search engine anyway. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


I could write a lot and based on my preferred technique, but, since my preferred technique is different, I might not be able to help much. But, if you are interested, you can check the following link rather than me re-writing:


Sharpening Thread


The following thread discusses the Lansky and EdgePro some:

The sharp edge thread


Here is a link from the Swamp Rat forum on the EZE Sharp System (another nice jig on steroids) I used to have this jig, but sold after quickly growing to prefer belt sharpening and convex edges:

Doing it EZE



Here is another with some sharpening and modification tips/info: The sharpening ,polishing and modding thread.


Getting your knives VERY sharp is the best way to appreciate using a knife IMO. Once you have used sharp knives and appreciate the benifits, dull knives will NEVER be good enough again.

I love Busse and kin knives. But, I honestly feel their factory edges are not up to me preferences..... not very close actually. Some of the edges can be actually sharp. But, I personally feel the profile of the edge is about as important to a good blades cutting ability as the actual edges sharpness.... this depends on a few things. But, I like all the little factors that come into play to be at optimal level for my uses.

Anyway... good luck.

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