Sharpener Recommendation

Dave Fulton · Jan 8, 2000

I just came across a self contained sharpener and was curious to know if anyone has used it and can give feed back on it's quality.

It's made by Meyerco and says it was designed by Blackie Collins. It has steel and ceramic wheels and a steel (rod). Says it will sharpner regular or serrated edges.

Any comments?

Thanks,

Dave.

Johan · Jan 7, 2000

Dave, I'm not sure if I'm thinking of the same sharpener you're talking about but I seem to remember reading and article/post about a wheeled Meyerco sharpener that just destroyed knives. I don't like wheeled sharpeners unless they're in a commercial kitchen or the like. Even the best ones will only give a utility edge-at least, in my experience. Remember this is all just my opinon, I could be wrong. Let's see what everyone else thinks. Hope this helps anyway.

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db · Jan 7, 2000

Steve B. seems to think it is a fairly good sharpener. He has tested many, you can read about them at this link http://www.ameritech.net/users/knives/index.htm

NOTE: This is a different Steve than the Steve B> that I just noticed posts here. Sorry for the mistake.

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Sesoku · Jan 7, 2000

I would strongly advise against the use of wheel type sharpeners on any knife that you do not want to destroy the edge on. My understanding is that they sharpen the edge be scraping off shavings as the blade is pulled through, which leaves a very rough edge.
I think you would be much better off to spend a little more money and buy a basic Lansky kit. After a few hours of practice you will be able to make just about anything shave. The key is to be patient and let the stones do the work.
Or if you want a really excellent sharpener you could get the Edgepro , which is in theory like the Lansky but constructed much better and infinitely more precise.

Matt Shade · Jan 7, 2000

I wouldn't get any automatic sharpeners like your talking about. From what I've seen, tney either aren't going to put a very usable edge on your knives, unless you prefer them dull

Or they are going to remove a ton of metal everytime and wear your knives out fast.
I do a lot of carving so I can't use a sharpening system likle the lanksy and edge pro due to them not working with gouges and stuff. I learned to sharpen free hand on arkansas stones. In my opinion thats the cheapest and most versatile way to go. In the end when you get the hang of it, which may take awhile, you can get things shaving sharp quickly and easily on anyhitng you want regardless of whether it fits in the clamps, jigs, etc.

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Larry in KY · Jan 7, 2000

I would not use any "automatic" knife sharpener on any knife!
If you want the very best knife sharpener then try the Edge Pro. You can't beat it, IMHO.

Happy Camper · Jan 8, 2000

I agree, automatic sharpeners aren't a good idea. I have since gone straight and bought a Gatco, and have been much impressed. You want to use a system that can give you a choice of fixed angles, that is if you own more than one type of knife.

icarian · Jan 8, 2000

I have one of the sharpners you are talking about (gift)...without sugarcoating it, it is a POS

I've checked the prices on them-$30 to $45...absolutely unacceptable--listen to the others that have posted (I'd use a coarse grit Arkansas stone, before I'd put a knife through that sharpner again). Do I seem disgruntled?