The Sharpening Thread
Discussion
S6PNJ said:
dickymint said:
Any update please? How does it fare compared to your hand sharpening?
Like sharpening knifes the larger drills can take a fair bit of time to complete but once done the next time would take just a few passes.
Very pleased with it but pricey for DIY use?
I think I'm about to take the plunge with a HORL 2. I'm a complete novice but have some nice Wusthof knives I want to keep in good condition.
I've read a few reviews that suggest the Tumbler is just as good, and others saying the HORL is the go to and don't be fooled by the "lesser" quality product (buy cheap, buy twice kind of thing).
I have no problems with the cost....but I like to get value for money. HORL 2 or otherwise....what say the wise sharpeners of Pistonheads who have experience of either or both ?
I have no intention of going to a wet stone and improving my skills, I want something that is easy and idiot proof. I've tried various pull through sharpeners but frankly, none of them have impressed me.
I've read a few reviews that suggest the Tumbler is just as good, and others saying the HORL is the go to and don't be fooled by the "lesser" quality product (buy cheap, buy twice kind of thing).
I have no problems with the cost....but I like to get value for money. HORL 2 or otherwise....what say the wise sharpeners of Pistonheads who have experience of either or both ?
I have no intention of going to a wet stone and improving my skills, I want something that is easy and idiot proof. I've tried various pull through sharpeners but frankly, none of them have impressed me.
Steve Campbell said:
I think I'm about to take the plunge with a HORL 2. I'm a complete novice but have some nice Wusthof knives I want to keep in good condition.
I've read a few reviews that suggest the Tumbler is just as good, and others saying the HORL is the go to and don't be fooled by the "lesser" quality product (buy cheap, buy twice kind of thing).
I have no problems with the cost....but I like to get value for money. HORL 2 or otherwise....what say the wise sharpeners of Pistonheads who have experience of either or both ?
I have no intention of going to a wet stone and improving my skills, I want something that is easy and idiot proof. I've tried various pull through sharpeners but frankly, none of them have impressed me.
From what I've seen the Tumbler discs are not replaceable therefore different grit sizes not available. I would avoid. There are others on the market cheaper than the Horl2 that do interchangeable discs but I've no idea on their quality. I've read a few reviews that suggest the Tumbler is just as good, and others saying the HORL is the go to and don't be fooled by the "lesser" quality product (buy cheap, buy twice kind of thing).
I have no problems with the cost....but I like to get value for money. HORL 2 or otherwise....what say the wise sharpeners of Pistonheads who have experience of either or both ?
I have no intention of going to a wet stone and improving my skills, I want something that is easy and idiot proof. I've tried various pull through sharpeners but frankly, none of them have impressed me.
Steve Campbell said:
I think I'm about to take the plunge with a HORL 2. I'm a complete novice but have some nice Wusthof knives I want to keep in good condition.
I've read a few reviews that suggest the Tumbler is just as good, and others saying the HORL is the go to and don't be fooled by the "lesser" quality product (buy cheap, buy twice kind of thing).
I have no problems with the cost....but I like to get value for money. HORL 2 or otherwise....what say the wise sharpeners of Pistonheads who have experience of either or both ?
I have no intention of going to a wet stone and improving my skills, I want something that is easy and idiot proof. I've tried various pull through sharpeners but frankly, none of them have impressed me.
I bought a cheap copy off the interweb - it's brilliant a huge step up from my previous sharpening stick (they are called something but CRS) I spent an afternoon sharpening all the knives and they cut so much easier with next to no effort (only time I've ever cut myself was with a blunt knife so I try to keep them sharpe)I've read a few reviews that suggest the Tumbler is just as good, and others saying the HORL is the go to and don't be fooled by the "lesser" quality product (buy cheap, buy twice kind of thing).
I have no problems with the cost....but I like to get value for money. HORL 2 or otherwise....what say the wise sharpeners of Pistonheads who have experience of either or both ?
I have no intention of going to a wet stone and improving my skills, I want something that is easy and idiot proof. I've tried various pull through sharpeners but frankly, none of them have impressed me.
But.............
I can see it's already becoming less brilliant it's taking more rolls to get the edge up to scratch
I think in maybe 12 mths it's going to be useless worn out junk but at that point I'll buy the HORL one
If you can afford the genuine article I think that's the way to go
Bonefish Blues said:
Daft Q, but could one glue a disc of the appropriate grade of W&D paper on when needed?
Probably better using velcro. At least that way you can change grits or worn out paper. 3M used to do a good line in the stuff called 'Hookit' at one point but I have no idea whether they still do.RustyMX5 said:
Bonefish Blues said:
Daft Q, but could one glue a disc of the appropriate grade of W&D paper on when needed?
Probably better using velcro. At least that way you can change grits or worn out paper. 3M used to do a good line in the stuff called 'Hookit' at one point but I have no idea whether they still do.Double sided sticky tape works very well sticking W&D to glass; that's mostly what I use for honing chisels. And it's cheap.
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RustyMX5 said:
Bonefish Blues said:
Daft Q, but could one glue a disc of the appropriate grade of W&D paper on when needed?
Probably better using velcro. At least that way you can change grits or worn out paper. 3M used to do a good line in the stuff called 'Hookit' at one point but I have no idea whether they still do.Double sided sticky tape works very well sticking W&D to glass; that's mostly what I use for honing chisels. And it's cheap.
RustyMX5 said:
When I used the 3M stuff a few years ago (checks calendar..... Ummm 30 years ago) there was absolutely no movement whatsoever and unvelcroing (?) it required a pair of grips.
Yes, I get what you mean Rusty. There are better options than basic velcro even now. There's a kind of ninja mutant version called duralock for example (which I think is a 3M product and reassuringly expensive) but the usual strip velcro from Amazon or Ebay is so soft and crushable that I doubt it would be possible to maintain a consistent angle to the blade. Just saying (and trying to be helpful) and the double sided tape option is so easy and cheap. As noted, I use it often for chisels and plane irons. The sticky residue is easy to remove with WD40 BTW.
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RustyMX5 said:
When I used the 3M stuff a few years ago (checks calendar..... Ummm 30 years ago) there was absolutely no movement whatsoever and unvelcroing (?) it required a pair of grips.
Yes, I get what you mean Rusty. There are better options than basic velcro even now. There's a kind of ninja mutant version called duralock for example (which I think is a 3M product and reassuringly expensive) but the usual strip velcro from Amazon or Ebay is so soft and crushable that I doubt it would be possible to maintain a consistent angle to the blade. Just saying (and trying to be helpful) and the double sided tape option is so easy and cheap. As noted, I use it often for chisels and plane irons. The sticky residue is easy to remove with WD40 BTW.
I think I'll invest a mighty £25 on a looky-a-bit-likey version
Craigyboy143 said:
does anyone have any fancy natural Japanese stones?? looking to take my first steps into the expensive world of natural stones
No but here's a link to a place I've been to a few times: https://www.classichandtools.com/sharpening/water-...Craigyboy143 said:
does anyone have any fancy natural Japanese stones?? looking to take my first steps into the expensive world of natural stones
No and personally I wouldn't go down that route. They need to be soaked in water, kept flat, cleaned etc. which seems like too much hassle. Take a look at this guys Youtube channel. Here's what I'd be looking at. I'll be getting one myself now that the 8" x 3" version is now available on Amazon UK (it wasn't last time I looked a week ago) ..................https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GRWN1PV?th=1&_e...
This video but strongly suggest you look at his other videos before you commit...................
Edit: Just ordered mine
dickymint said:
Steve Campbell said:
I think I'm about to take the plunge with a HORL 2. I'm a complete novice but have some nice Wusthof knives I want to keep in good condition.
I've read a few reviews that suggest the Tumbler is just as good, and others saying the HORL is the go to and don't be fooled by the "lesser" quality product (buy cheap, buy twice kind of thing).
I have no problems with the cost....but I like to get value for money. HORL 2 or otherwise....what say the wise sharpeners of Pistonheads who have experience of either or both ?
I have no intention of going to a wet stone and improving my skills, I want something that is easy and idiot proof. I've tried various pull through sharpeners but frankly, none of them have impressed me.
From what I've seen the Tumbler discs are not replaceable therefore different grit sizes not available. I would avoid. There are others on the market cheaper than the Horl2 that do interchangeable discs but I've no idea on their quality. I've read a few reviews that suggest the Tumbler is just as good, and others saying the HORL is the go to and don't be fooled by the "lesser" quality product (buy cheap, buy twice kind of thing).
I have no problems with the cost....but I like to get value for money. HORL 2 or otherwise....what say the wise sharpeners of Pistonheads who have experience of either or both ?
I have no intention of going to a wet stone and improving my skills, I want something that is easy and idiot proof. I've tried various pull through sharpeners but frankly, none of them have impressed me.
Having spent years sharpening cut throat razors with Japanese stones to great effect, I've tried using some of my lower grit stones but takes a while, with a family of 5 I just don't have the time to spend sharpening my chef's knife.
I've had great success using this Rolling Knife Sharpener.
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