Angle Guide for Sharpening

[Dictionary]

everytime i sharpen, it pretty much does nothing for my blades.......

Im headed to a woodcraft store today to pick up some stones and see if they have an angle guide.

I need a very coarse stone and a very fine one. Any recommendations?

It really feels awful using dull tools.

[JABK]

Like spyder said, DMT makes good diamond stones.  They have a double sided one with coarse and fine, and that, really, is all a person needs.  I think they sell a little base for the stone as well, or you can make one to hold the operation steady.  The nice thing about them is you can use them without water or oil, but of course it works better with a little lubrication, and it doesn't take near as much work to put an edge on your tools.  The downside to diamond stones is that they grind a lot more metal off the edge if you're not careful.

[Dictionary]

This one? http://www.amazon.com/DMT-D6FC-6-Inch-Dia-Sharp-Double-Sided/dp/B000GD8WHY

Its a bit expensive.....any alternatives? Ive heard norton makes a good double sided one


Norton makes this double sided one thats in my price range. http://www.amazon.com/Norton-614636855653--8-Inch-Combination-Oilstone/dp/B000XK5ZDY/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1352320355&sr=1-2&keywords=norton+double+sided


But i was thinking that for the fine grit, it should be like 1000grit not 320 grit. Any thoughts?


Thanks for the responses guys. Its really time i learned to sharpen my tools. I dont think i've ever worked with a razor sharp edge before.

[Fred Arnold]

1000 grit would be classified as super fine. The 320 should work just fine and if you wish to go finer you can purchase quality 400 to 1200 grit sandpaper (3M body shop paper for metal) and run the blade across that taped to your flat surface stone for polishing.

[Dictionary]

1000 grit would be classified as super fine. The 320 should work just fine and if you wish to go finer you can purchase quality 400 to 1200 grit sandpaper (3M body shop paper for metal) and run the blade across that taped to your flat surface stone for polishing.

Thanks, i'll go with the Norton.

[spyder1958]

this is the one I was talking about http://www.amazon.com/ADELUXE-Aligner-Deluxe-Knife-Sharpening/dp/B000FKM41S/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1352525166&sr=1-1&keywords=dmt+sharpening+set

Its has the guide you say you need and you can add real fine or cource stones later. plus it packs small. I carry mine in my day backpack.

[4est Trekker]

I use a Smith's sharpening system with a diamond and Arkansas stone and guide.  But, I kid you not, my favorite way to sharpen knives once I've set a decent angle is on the edge of my truck window...a close second is the bottom of my coffee cup.  I find the round edges really make things easier.  I follow that up by quickly stropping the blade on my bluejeans/pants after every use.  It's old school, but I keep mine sharp enough to shave the whiskers on my face.  I very rarely send knives I make off that sharp, because it can take a bit of getting used...most folks just aren't accustomed to razor-sharp blades, but they are so much safer in the long run.