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[DrComputerGuy]

Bob,

Will the Lansky system sharpen an ESEE Junglas?

[wwwknivestowncom]

@DrComputerGuy Yes, there is a flat spot that runs along the spine which could be used for the clamp.

[TheJuaxo]

Hey Bob, I noticed a blade there that looks like a stilleto and i couldnt find a review of it on your profile, and i was just wondering if you have it somewhere marked as a different item or if you even have reviewed it.

tThanks

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@TheJuaxo The knife you saw is a Buffalo Horn stilleto from the now defunct Edge Company who has been out of business for quite a while. I have had it and another like it for about 20 years. It is very much like the Kissing Crane Stilletos that were around then and maybe still can be had. I thought it was the coolest knife back then. Ha. Funny how your taste changes over time. It's still a good knife though. Real solid, strong lock, bolster release, good blade.

[Rich949]

Hi Bob,

I'm about to buy a Lansky or GATCO Edgemate sharpener. Both seem very similar, but which would you prefer? Thanks!

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@Rich949 I have used Lansky and Blade Master but no direct experience with GATCO. But from what I do know of GATCO, I do not believe there is any significant difference between the two you are looking at. I think you will do well either way.

[RebelWrestler45]

@Zacistan That's the point; for people who aren't knife buffs and just need a sharp tool, these sharpening systems take most of the human error out of the sharpening process, so even a complete retard can get a hair popping sharp edge, with minimal skill and time.

[thegreatsubscriber]

I came across a (1970's ?) LoRay 2B1 sharpener, it looks just like the Lansky, I googled it, and they claim to be the original inventers of the system that everyone copies. Anyone know about this?

[Zacistan]

These systems somewhat sadden me as the art of knife sharpening is being lost in peoples lust for everything here and now. What happened to the good old stone? As Murray Carter (Carter Cutlery) has illustrated it is 90% technique and process and 10% equipment. If you want to learn how to sharpen with a stone Murray Carter has an excellent instructional DVD with the process and technique. Keep the tradition alive and really master sharpening

[GageGecko]

I found a Sharpie to be a great tool to highlight the part of the blade you will be sharpening. When you first start using this system it will show you what part of the blade, if any, you missed when using your hones.

[DrComputerGuy]

@wwwknivestowncom Thanks, Bob!

[pamexplorer]

i use my belt as a strop :]

[TheJuaxo]

@wwwknivestowncom Cool, thanks Bob. I've been looking for a good stilletto, because, you need to have at least one right?