#2,009 in Tools & Home Improvement
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.
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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:
Color | Original Version |
Height | 1.25 Inches |
Length | 5.13 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | November 2019 |
Size | One Size |
Weight | 0.440924524 Pounds |
Width | 9.25 Inches |
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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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.