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Thanks again folks for the info and guidance. Unfortunately I do not have a smart phone (old guy) but I will get a gauge that will tell me the correct angle. I have thinking about what has been said and wondered when I would indeed use the Lansky. I do not mean anything wrong with it but now not sure. I had been using the SM and after a bit understood what it was about. I did all right for just starting out. I got the diamond rods because getting some very dull knives sharp was a long road. I figured the Lansky would be better that way with the 5 different stones.
I am not sure if I should ask here or not but here goes. I am a senior and on a budget but what would folks suggest for a guided system with the right angles?
So would everyone suggest that I leave my sister's new kitchen set the way it came, which are pretty sharp as its but I think (being picky) they could be sharper.
Thanks again for all of the help.
Regards
Tar
Per bucketstove, don't overthink this. The SM with diamond rods or Lansky will work fine. Exact angle also not an issue as long as not too far out of whack one way or the other. You can fold a piece of paper over a few times to get 90, 45, 22.5, 11.25 etc. rough split the difference between 22.5 and 11.25 and you have approx 17. The SM is pre-set for 15 per side and 20 degree for a microbevel and this combination works very well.
I'd let them get dull and then use the Sharpie method to feel out the existing edge angle - it probably won't be the same on every piece but who knows. If its too broad then lower it a little at a time or leave it where it is if performance is good.
On the forum we're into the details a lot more than is necessary for normal good function...