Wow! With a machine like that Tormak, I can only imagine how popular you are. Be glad you don't live near me. ;)

Yes I'm popular :D But it's also very satisfying!

Again extravagant but that's me... :rolleyes:

Interesting video on knife steels...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XFTmB-OFs4&ab_channel=ZacInTheWild

Short of that impressive setup a few posts up what is the most user friendly sharpening system?

Need something good for kitchen knives as well.

Systems like this are really popular right now. There are lots of options and you can get a full setup for about $100 or less. There are also lots of videos on YouTube on the subject.

Search "sharpening system" (your words) on Google. :)

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I use the KME precision with base ……some of our kitchen knives are too large for it though…..

https://www.bladehq.com/item--KME-Sharpeners-Precision-Knife--55519

It’s user friendly if you have a basic interest in understanding how to properly sharpen a blade and an understanding of what is a proper angle for the edge you are sharpening

Also, my results got better once I got one of these so that I know exactly what I am doing regarding the angle

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Klein-Tools-Digital-Angle-Gauge-and-Level/5014305589?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-ggl-_-LIA_ELC_106_Tools-Wire-Connectors-_-5014305589-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFoDcX zFQEQtYFW53e6892-QO7LYGC95XqIfE1-NJLCNrx7LuDpLPlhoCfMsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Choosing proper angle and knowing when the burr is ready and knowing how to remove it are the typical challenges to overcome

I've been happy with Work Sharp sharpener.
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Rod do those things require some expertise on setting the angle?

I have a Lansky system which is basically the same, but much less fancy. I've always used it for my pocket knives.

I now free-hand on diamond plates or water stones.

Not at all. Instructions show different angles, speeds and belt for different knife types.
Easily make a cheap knife stupid sharp.

Great! Now I need a sharpener… 😀

These caught my eye, each knife is one of a kind

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https://www.carved.com/collections/edc-pocket-knives-all

My grandfather’s switchblade.

I’d like to get it fixed up a little bit, but definitely not over restored it. The blade lock is wonky. It won’t always stay open. That and fix the broken handle side.

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I would leave that as is. Preservation only and good display case.

^^^^^ What Peater said.

Too big for me to embed...a group of old guys called "The slip joint cartel"...all custom makers of old style pocket knives. I'd be afraid to ask a price...fun video, 15 minutes or so..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agn7wy0oKCg&ab_channel=SaltyRoanProduction s

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My el cheapo switchblade and Boker automatic. The knife on the right is my grandfather‘s switchblade.

A pair of brass knuckles my daughter gave me

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You’re right. I over fixed up my 50 year old Seiko Pepsi watch, and it lost all of its patina.

Coming soon, it uses disposable Olfa blades. I will be ordering one.

Here's a hint at the source: It's skookum AF.

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