+1 on the Spyderco---it's ain't cheap (about $55) and it ain't fast, but if you take your time and follow the right procedure, it puts a razor edge on a knife or broadhead. I always follow up with a strop, just for good measure. I used to get my knives belt sharpened by Bob Kramer in Seattle, first time using the kitchen knives both the wife and daughter cut themselves!!!

this system has worked very well for me.

actually this is strange this popped up. cause I have problems with knifes not ever being sharp enough. my fillets are evidence of this. the amount of frustration I have is huge!

I've watched many really good youtubes on filleting. everybody have these super sharp knifes.

this new sharpener seems very awesome!!!!

Ditto on the WorkSharp. I got mine two years ago at the PNW Sportsman's Show in Portland. The best feature is the ability to sharpen scissors. My wife loves that! Plus, it works great on serrated knives.

Hankster - If you're looking for the best knife sharpener on the market, check out the Wicked Edge sharpener system. Do a Google search on 'Wicked Edge'.

This is a "money is no object" sharpener. The Wicked Edge will get knives samurai sharp. There is no sharpener that will get knives any sharper, or an edge that lasts as long. I own one, and it's beyond belief. For getting an edge on straight-edge knives, there is nothing better. But it can't do scissors, and it cant' do serrated knives, and it's really expensive. So for the average hunter and angler, the WorkSharp is the best value.

The Wicked Edge sharpener has gone up in price considerably since I got mine. I paid just about half the current price. The demand has gone thru the roof, so the inventor raised the price accordingly. As any good business person would.....

But for the average guy/gal, WorkSharp is the way to go. Plus, it's made just down the road in Ashland, Oregon! It's nice to support businesses right here in the PNW.

Since the audience is largely guys that don't read the manual.... or watch the instructional DVD.... or look at the enclosed paperwork....

Bunch of guys on Ifish have posted about registering your purchase and getting a set of free belts. Guess it's time to rummage thru the trash.

Ah crap.... Monday was trash day.

the belts are cheap, they are under 2 dollars a peice.. its the diamond belts that will kill you, at 15 bucks a crack, and wear out just as quickly, diamond is the way to go tho IMO...

i registerd mine and got my set of belts ..i just happend to see a warranty card in the box...should last me this season..

Just got back from the store with my new WorkSharp. Tried it on a big carving knife that has never been sharp enough to cut butter and I cut all my fingers off.

Then went to the tavern and ordered 5 beers and they brought me 2.

WTF is wrong with people now a days?

Thanks,

fp

No blood Fred?

Nope, clean cut.

fp

Wish I could say that.
CLEAN cut.... but what a bloody mess on day one. Purt'near healed now.

Nothing like knowing you cut yourself and looking and not seeing it at first and then a thin red line appears that starts bleeding like a stuck hog.

Francis, how do they sharpen surgical cutting instruments?

Don't order a Worksharp without also ordering a Rapala fillet glove. They really outta come as a set...

In my field, all knives/blades are pretty much "single use" these days.

BTW thanks for the PM's to the WS warranty registration website... my free set of belts is on the way. I picked up a box of spares from BiMart at the time of original purchase, so I should be set for a while.

Now I have to go buy one...

Manscaping, fNp style.

Doc, I bought a Worksafe this past February. Couldn't be happier with the results.

I too drank the coolaid....looking forward to receiving it!

For field use, this as I noted in the previous thread is a great tool.

Guided Field Sharpener 221

I handed it around the boat last fall while Silver fishing and everyone was impressed. It is not cheap at about $35 but is a great addition to The electric model that sells for around $69 which I'd recommend for a first choice.

I'd agree about the Kevlar gloves, which I have been using for over 30 years.

I won one at the Lake Stevens Kokanee derby last year. The thing is easy to use and works great!