Knife Sharpening Question ???

[Theekillerbee]

I'm sure you'll get a lot of responses to this one, but I'll throw in my two cents none-the-less. I use a Lansky sharpener. I like it because it clamps the blade in a fixed position, and then you use the different sharpening stones at different angles (depending on the type of cut you want to make) to sharpen your knife. The angles range from quite shallow, for fillet knives, to steep for all purpose cutting edges. I can get razor sharpness at any angle, so it is stellar for that. I feel it is the best all around sharpener you can buy. Someone else makes one just like it, but I can't remember the brand. I used to be a whet stone hand sharpener kind of guy, and I can still get razor edges doing it the old fashoned way, but I really like the consistency I get with the Lansky...I just note which knife I have which angle on the blade, and I'm good to go. Only takes a few minutes to put a wicked edged on any knife! My only gripe is it isn't as easy to do "quick" sharpenings between fish/game animals.

I've not used or had any experience with the electric sharpeners, so someone else will need to chime in.

I use an American Angler Cordless Freedom (custom modified and overclocked), and I really like it. I think my next one will be D/C operated or A/C D/C compatible, because when you are going to town on a pile of fish, you need stamina, and the cordless model (standard) will only do about 8 wipers before it needs recharged. I think most brands will treat you right though.
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