Sharpening Steel Advice
Discussion
I'm in need of a decent sharpening steel and would appreciate advice on which type / manufacturer is the best buy.
I have a bunch of Global knives but tbh find £140 ish for a Global sharpener a bit steep!
This said, if the general consensus is they're actually good value then I guess I'd stump up.
Would prefer to pay something less than £50 if possible - anyone got actual experience of a steel that goes well with decent knives?
I have a bunch of Global knives but tbh find £140 ish for a Global sharpener a bit steep!
This said, if the general consensus is they're actually good value then I guess I'd stump up.
Would prefer to pay something less than £50 if possible - anyone got actual experience of a steel that goes well with decent knives?
For Globals get yourself a proper 35 degree sharpener with a medium and fine wheel then a diamond steel to hone them on, TBH most people would be happy with just the wheels.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000A33LJ?keyw...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-Extra-Diamond-Shar...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000A33LJ?keyw...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-Extra-Diamond-Shar...
21TonyK said:
For Globals get yourself a proper 35 degree sharpener with a medium and fine wheel then a diamond steel to hone them on, TBH most people would be happy with just the wheels.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000A33LJ?keyw...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-Extra-Diamond-Shar...
Second one IMHO, you don't need wheels and things to keep a keen edge, only to get an edge to start with. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000A33LJ?keyw...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-Extra-Diamond-Shar...
Burwood said:
Sorry, you've chosen the wrong product. Steels don't work on Globals. Mino sharp 3 is specifically a global sharpener and is awesome.
Seconded - the Mino Sharp 3 gets my Global knives super sharp.I normally do 7 pulls on each wheel twice, about once a fortnight. Keeps the Globals super sharp.
Don't press and run through at a slow speed.
Depends on the knifes condition. If it is actually blunt and needs re grinding then a mino sharp is the best option for a Global or most oriental knives which are originally ground to 35 degrees and not 45 like European knives.
Once a blade has a basic edge then any steel, ceramic, stone or diamond steel will maintain it.
Once a blade has a basic edge then any steel, ceramic, stone or diamond steel will maintain it.
21TonyK said:
Depends on the knifes condition. If it is actually blunt and needs re grinding then a mino sharp is the best option for a Global or most oriental knives which are originally ground to 35 degrees and not 45 like European knives.
Once a blade has a basic edge then any steel, ceramic, stone or diamond steel will maintain it.
Agreed. The sharpeners simply align the bend/deformed edge which causes a blunt knife. I've never had a new edge applied to my knives and they are used every day and 10 years old (few small dinks in the odd blade where some drunk fool thought it would be cool to cut a beer can in half). I can see the benefits though. The wheels still manage to get the blade paper slicing sharp which is good enough for me.Once a blade has a basic edge then any steel, ceramic, stone or diamond steel will maintain it.
Slightly blows your budget out of the window but the ultimate in knife sharpening has to be the Wicked Edge
I bought one off a PH-er and have since made up my own 3000 and 6000 stones to go with it.
I bought one off a PH-er and have since made up my own 3000 and 6000 stones to go with it.
aberdeeneuan said:
I use the Mino, works well.
Problem I have is how to sharpen a bread knife? Never worked that one out - what's the approach with the Globals?
i use a spyderco sharpmaker - very easy to get the correct angle as the rod is held in a base and you just have to hold the knife vertically and stroke it down the stone. it also does serrated edges.Problem I have is how to sharpen a bread knife? Never worked that one out - what's the approach with the Globals?
ETA - for Global knives in general, I think that Minosharp 3 looks perfect.
Edited by SpydieNut on Tuesday 7th June 11:29
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