This is what I use to resurface my EP stones:ShaneInDenver wrote:I also have the SM and diamond rods along with the Lansky system. I've had the diamond rods on the SM for a few weeks now and they have helped me out a lot and save a bunch of time, but I'm still working on keeping my knife perfectly straight and getting my bevel super even. I'm close, but it's not perfect.
I don't like the Lansky system. I'm probably not using it right, but after reprofiling on the Lansky at 30 degrees it doesn't match the same angle on the SM. I suspect this has to do with how much of the blade is sticking up out of the clamp. Also my Lansky stones are not even anymore, you can feel divots in them and I don't know how to make them flat again.
I would love for my knives to be sharp enough to split hairs, but I find I just lack the technique to get them there. I find it frustrating, because people say you just have to keep practicing. Well, I've been practicing for years now and while I've gotten a little better, I'm still not to where I think I should be. I've watched YouTube videos, I use a sharpie, but still have some knives that are scary sharp and others that can barely cut paper. My fear is that when I practice I'm really just practicing the wrong technique over and over and thus getting the same poor, inconsistent results.
I too have been thinking about picking up a Edge Pro Apex system, but will that really solve my problems? I've spent a good amount of time and money collecting knives, but I still find the sharpening process to be extremely hard and difficult. I find myself questioning the fact that I have really nice knives with amazing steel that I can't sharpen. What's the point of edge retention if I can't put an edge on something?
I'm frustrated and I don't want to give up, I know one day I'll get this sharpening thing figure out. How has everyone here perfected their sharpening skills? I would love all the advice you're willing to give.
http://www.edgeproinc.com/Sharpening-Ac ... t-p36.html
It works great on the stones I use on my EP and would probably work just fine for the lansky stones, you could also just pick up a piece of glass and some abrasive and get the same results.
As far as investing in a better sharpening system I highly recommend it, I love the SM but much quicker edge manipulation is possible with the EP.