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That's what I use too. Foolproof and does a great job.For my pocket knives I use this
https://www.heinnie.com/lansky-turn-box-4-rod
Very easy to use and very effective.
Falkniven DC4 are really good
I would only use the fine side of that stone, the corse side would be ok if you were trying to lose chips ect... P.
I would only use the fine side of that stone, the corse side would be ok if you were trying to lose chips ect... P.
For my pocket knives I use this
https://www.heinnie.com/lansky-turn-box-4-rod
Very easy to use and very effective.
That's what I use too. Foolproof and does a great job.
The only trouble with the turn box is the set angles, 20° and 25°; sharpen at 20° then use the 25° for a microedge. Which is fine for most blades but for something like a Spyderco you need 15° and no microedge and other posh steel blades use other angles.
That's why I use the DC4 you can sharpen any angle (with practice) I even use it on my axes 'in the field'.
The degree for an edge is a tricky subject that needs to take into account the steel as well as the intended usage. I like 25° on an EDC knife as 30° is for chopping and 20° too delicate IMO. YMMV depending on the steel & intended usage as stated however.
On another note, the newest "super steels" hold an edge for an eternity, BUT they are a bastard to sharpen easily. I like a knife that I can whet quickly to a fine edge moreso than using diamond for the hard ones. Just my 2 cents.
...I have an Elmax Spyderco (the BB forum knife) and that is truly a great pocket knife steel comes up to razor and stays that way for ages...