Hello, folks!
Me again, been looking at some multi tools recently and finally decided that its time to buy me some sharpening tools to sharpen my knives.
Ive looked through 3 sharpening threads through Google search, the ones that came in first according to Google, but those were too much about everything and so Im asking some questions again.
What Im looking for are simple, cheap sharpening tools that last forever to sharpen all kinds of knives, all kinds of blade materials, ofcourse without ruining blades.
I remember when I was a kid my old man used water stone by simply spitting on it and sharpening that way lol, so I have some sort of idea that grit/fineness and angle and precision are the main 3 things to sharpening different blades.
I dont care if its either fixed sharpening system where you set the angle on the tool and then sharpen your knife, much like Taidea sharpening kit from Exduct or just stones from whatever material as long as it doesnt require oil to be used, I want to keep it super simple in this regard and be able to sharpen anywhere, anytime if need arises.
I need one or two setups for home based sharpening, so the size doesnt matter that much in this category, only reliability, I want them to last forever so uber cheap systems with poor stones/diamonds that might wear out quickly and cant be replaced later on are out of question, if there are no such tools on budget, then its simple stone/rod setup for me, no fancy angle tools and what not if it cant deliver for the price.
I will also need one good sharpening tool that lasts forever and that I will be using as camping/tripping sharpening system in case Im outdoors for longer and cant get to my main sharpening tools, so it should be effective but versatile too, not ruining my blades. Imagine apocalypse tool, one that you will have to use for the rest of your life and will have to trust your life and survival upon
And finally, urban EDC sharpener, something small, pocketable to either drop into my pants/coat pocket or simply in my backpack that doesnt take up much space and can be used to touch up on blades if need arises, it doesnt have to be anything fancy, but again, should last forever and be cheap and not ruin my blades!
Given my requirement Im probabling looking at stones/rods?
To sum up my question:
- one or two home sharpening tools to sharpen everything one could think of and that lasts forever and is rather cheap and is good for the blades, number of tools in this kit isnt important.
- one outdoor/camping tool that meets the same criteria as home based tool’s except that it shouldnt be too big so I cant stash it into sort of EDC set or pants pocket/holster and should consist only of one tool/stone.
- one small EDC tool for urban carry that doesnt take up much space and doesnt ruin my blades when used
I hope you folks will be able to help me directing at the right numbers regarding 100s/1000s of how fine the tools should be and what brands/resources are carrying the best bang for the buck.
I dont live in USA, but if the tool is worth it I will do my best to try to source it because I want my sharpening setup to be simple, cheap yet quality.
Price points? Well, home system could be up to 30$ shipped?
Outdoor version could be the same, at the beginning it could be main main do-it-all sharpening system and I really want it to be quality.
EDC urban sharpener should stay within 10$.
All prices are with shipping.
Perhaps I dont need complicated multi stone setups for each carry need, perhaps only one simple sharpening tool/tool combo will serve me great for all of my needs, home, outdoor-survival and urban EDC? Ok, urban EDC still needs to be very small, so it doesnt kind of fit, but what about home/outdoor?
You may also suggest what grit numbers on sharpening systems should be used as most universal ones, how fine they should be and what should be preferred, natural, synthetic or diamond tools.
I might as well end up buying locally if I find out whats the best tools and they happen to be available here.
Youre welcome to share you observations, experienes or links regarding the universal truth in choosing right sharpening tools, systems, materials and grit, youre not obliged to post product links if you dont happen to know of any
THANKS!