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Reddit mentions of Lansky Super "C" Clamp

Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4

We found 4 Reddit mentions of Lansky Super "C" Clamp. Here are the top ones.

Lansky Super
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C-clamp device aids in blade-sharpeningAlso offers a variety of useful workbench applicationsUnique, two-piece mount can be attached to horizontal or vertical surfacesMade of lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminumIncludes limited one-year manufacturer's warranty
Specs:
ColorOriginal Version
Height1.25 Inches
Length5.13 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateNovember 2019
SizeOne Size
Weight0.440924524 Pounds
Width9.25 Inches

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Found 4 comments on Lansky Super "C" Clamp:

u/Stormrider001 · 3 pointsr/knifeclub

Okay, where to begin?

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Sharpening a knife is actually a very simple process. The overall goal is for you to maintain an angle throughout the sharpening process while sharpening from course to fine grits (Course = smaller #s and Fine = Higher #s). Often people use cheap knives and sharpeners and learn good habits (maintaining angles) before upgrading to higher tier stones. The issue you have is the you are dealing with a premium steel knife which is much harder, holds an edge longer( needs sharpen less often) and takes more time to sharpen with a majority of sharpening materials. If you are dealing with Elmax steel I would recommend that what ever sharpener you get it should have diamond and ceramic stones as these are harder than the knife material and can cut it efficiently unless you are using some belt or grinder system. Since you are a beginner I would recommend that you use a knife sharpening system as you could have more accidents sharpening the knife free hand. Believe me it sucks when you screw up a knife edge while sharpening and you have to spend way too much time fixing your mistakes so the knife can actually cut. In short I would use a test knife in any sharpener to see how it works properly and after you are more confident use the system you choose. Also some of these might be excessive especially if you only have a few knives. Some of the higher end sharpener are what professionals use in their shop (who knows if you get good enough you can make some money).

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  1. The Lansky Diamond system ($67) is a great place to start as it has 70/120/280/600 grits but you also have to purchase the C clamp stand ($15 and you do need it as you will get tired holding the thing) and higher grit (1000) ceramic stone ($13) and 2000 grit stone ($12). Leather strops with compound if you want an absolute finish. The only complaint I would have about this system is that the stones are not of the highest quality and stop working as the diamonds fall off. The sharpening guides also are fixed and you have to use a angle measure (your iphone can use its compass app) or some math (trig) to find the position to get an accurate angle throughout the blade. There is a work around stone holder ($60 )That can use Edgepro stones and is longer (better strokes). So with everything but the strop and the 3rd party holder you are looking around $120. $200 with the upgraded stone holder.
  2. The KME sharpener is very similar concept except that the angle guide is moveable but I must still stress that the angle needs to verified again. Shabazz also explains this in his review. It also has a nicer case. I think you still need to buy the base for this one as well. Like you said it runs around $300 with every thing.
  3. at $350-575 there is the wicked edge . Hear great things and it will get the job done faster but it is expensive! You can get a Tormek at that price now.
  4. If you do not want to spend a ton of time sharpening and don't mind belt grinding the Ken Onion Sharpener ($126) is great. Note: it will create a convex edge and if that is something you want great! Video
  5. Going off the deeper end we have the Tormek T4 ($400-550 or $700 for the full size) which is essentially a wheel grinder made for edge knives and tools. Considered by many to be the best you can get
  6. There is also the TSprof ($700) which is essentially a bigger top tier KME sharpener. Video
  7. If you want a simple top tier diamond system DMT Course Set and Fine Set =$200 total. Note that although expensive. These can be used pretty much for decades provided that you take care of them (use diamond abrasive fluid). You can also use water stones but there are so many out there I do not know which brands and how much you could expect to spend with those.

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    Note that I only mentioned the higher end sharpening systems under the assumption that money is no objection and you wanted it to sharpen you knife efficiently but I wanted for you to see what types of systems are available are certain price ranges. If not mentioned above you might need a strop and fine compound to get a mirror edge.

    Okay now here are some cheaper systems that are similar to some of those above but cheaper.

  8. 5 gen Sharpener (ebay) ($40). This is like the KME Sharpener but cheaper and you can get 3rd party Diamond Plates set (140/400/1000) cheap ($25)
  9. Edge Pro clone - cheaper end copy of the Edge pro. I think you can also use the diamond plates as it is around the same size.
  10. Lulu sharpener ($90) if you can find one... it is a copy of the Wicked Edge. Looks like it also uses the Diamond plates mentioned earlier.

    ALSO: get a ceramic honing rod ($20). Often times knives just need honing to get back that razor sharp edge and maintaining it with a rod will prolong your edge and mean you sharpen less.

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    Hopefully this has helped you somewhat and sorry it took so long to respond, it just takes time to type all of this out(2hrs! where does the time go?) and cite the products. Personally for me, knives for me a fun hobby and it tends to have a meditative effect on me when I sharpen them. I also hope that you come to enjoy sharpening your knives just as much.

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    And welcome to sharpening!
u/FascinatingPost · 2 pointsr/Fishing_Gear

Just be careful man, it will make your knives SHARP! Then you can filet with anything. I literally filleted the last kelp bass I caught with my swiss army knife, and it worked like butter because I knew what I was doing (Practice) and my knife was sharp as hell.

Then you can go crazy like me and sharpen everything in the house. Machetes, axes, hoes, every kitchen knife, old cheap pocketknives, etc.

*Edit - Get this too f it's not too much. Makes it WAY safer.

u/anonymouslemming · 1 pointr/Cooking

The Lansky stuff is great, but for day to day use, I find the ultra-rough and ultra-smooth stones to be just too much. I'd suggest getting the Universal kit listed above.

The Super C clamp (http://www.amazon.com/Lansky-LM010-Super-C-Clamp/dp/B000B8L6NQ/ref=pd_sim_sg_2) is also a must.

u/weps_grd_pandemonium · 1 pointr/knifeclub

I use the Lansky C-clamp, cheap, works fine and is easy to stow away.

You could probably just glue the stones back on with some 5-minute epoxy.