Sharpening stone that won't break the bank

[flyinsquirel]

I've been putting off picking up a good stone to sharpen my Mora and my buddy just moved it higher on my priority list for me. Apparently his dad never taught him anything. He used a slab of granite as a cutting board and now I have a nice big dull spot in my edge.

Any recomendations on a good stone for scandie grinds that's not to expensive? Not looking for a small carry sharpener, just a nice big stone for around the house.

 

[Cgeb]

This is a good whetstone to start with: Amazon.com: King 1000 Grit Whetstone with Plastic Base: Japanese Wet Stone: Kitchen & Dining

You can get by with this for awhile, but will probably want to add something in the 3000 grit range later. Use the 1000 for the initial edge, then finish with the 3000.

 

[WoodBow]

The harbor freight diamond "stones " are what i use. Cheap and effective. I think they only go to 360 grit or so but i have no need to go higher. I will raise and burr and then buff it off with a sharpening wheel.

 

[Old_Navy]

I usually recommend a 3 stone progression for general use. The universal starter set:

Naniwa-Chosera 400 or 600 grit

Japanese Waterstones: NANIWA PROFESSIONAL STONE | FINE TOOLS

my go to medium stone is a Bester 1200 by Imanshi
Japanese Waterstones: IMANISHI Bester | FINE TOOLS

for a fine stone: Suehiro Rika 5k
Japanese Waterstones: Suehiro and Cerax | FINE TOOLS

for stainless there's not a whole lot of benefit going above 5k, If you have some Hi-end carbons like Hitachi W2
or Aogami Super then you might go up to a Kitayama 8k or a Junpaku { Naniwa Snow White }

 

[flyinsquirel]

That King 1000 looks like it's in my price range, I'll check it out.

Any good ones with dual grit?

 

[Old_Navy]

Here's a couple of King Combos

King Double-sided Sharpening Stone for Knives #250/#1000 - MTC Kitchen


King Double-sided Sharpening Stone for Knives #1000/#6000 - MTC Kitchen

 

[T43]

Eze-Lap Diamond Products — Hunting / Fishing / Outdoors — Eze-Fold Diamond Sharpeners

I use the 510 medium/superfine grey folder. I can generally shave with my knives before I go out and if they start to slow down I can have them back in shape pretty quick.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

I picked up a Mora Companion, handle little sucker.

While I'm pretty good with just about any sharpening stone.
Holding the proper angle for some is challenging.
For those, I highly recommend the Lansky or Frost sharpening systems. Foolproof and precise control.

For those even more challenged, the Worksharp is crude yet foolproof. Good solution for utility/kitchen knives hatchets and the like. I have one and it does work.

For a good field sharpener is the Ez-Lap folding double sided diamond fine/med grit. Its a folding butterfly design, very light weight.

Hope this helps.
Hunt'nFish

 

[2ski]

I picked up a Mora Companion, handle little sucker.

While I'm pretty good with just about any sharpening stone.
Holding the proper angle for some is challenging.
For those, I highly recommend the Lansky or Frost sharpening systems. Foolproof and precise control.

For those even more challenged, the Worksharp is crude yet foolproof. Good solution for utility/kitchen knives hatchets and the like. I have one and it does work.

For a good field sharpener is the Ez-Lap folding double sided diamond fine/med grit. Its a folding butterfly design, very light weight.

Hope this helps.
Hunt'nFish

I was on a knife forum a few years ago and everyone was all about the Spiderco. I didn't see you mention it. Are you not a fan? I have a Landsky too and it seems to me it gets my knives sharper than my Spiderco, but I wasn't sure if it was just in my head or user error.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

Sorry, no option on the Spyderco... never used one.
But as a home kit, if it doesn't hold the angle for you, it'll always get a lower grade from me.
Hunt'nFish

 

[the big Mao]

I always keep my Metsa pretty sharp, so haven't had to take it to the stone yet, but from time to time, I'll strop it on a straight razor strop from Duluth Traders Razor Renew Leather Strop - Duluth Trading
I'd also get the aluminum oxide powder for the strop. Mine's literally sharp enough to shave with afterward!

 

[Hunt'nFish]

Another really good home sharpening system....EdgePro Apex IV.
But a bit spendy for my $$$'s.
Hunt'nFish