So, you guys gonna buy a sharpmaker...

[golem]

Unfortunately, it sounds too expensive for me... Have any of you tried lansky product? Can it sharpen serrated edge?

[kraziekurtis]

Yes it can...but nail clippers it can not!


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[SpyderNut]

Go with the 204, bro. I can't speak from experience, yet, but I know that it looks like a sure and steady winner. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Lansky sharpeners? Well, to be truthful, I don't think they would hold a candle to the 204. But, that's just my opinion. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Good luck, in whatever you decide!

~Spydernut

[sam the man..]

I used to own a Gatco sharpening system.. Didn't get much results out of it till I got the 203. Then, I graduated to the 204. And now, I sharpen edged tools for charity! *hee-hee!* <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Scoop]

Got a 204 for Christmas. Read the manual and watched the video. Excellent results on PE and SE.

[Scoop]

Got a 204 for Christmas. Read the manual and watched the video. Excellent results on PE and SE.

[Jeff/1911]

Golem,

I'm surprised that you can get a Lansky kit for the price of a 204. Mine cost more.

I used the Lansky system for years before getting the 204, and I now use the 204 95% of the time. When I still do use the Lansky is for reprofiling or coarsely sharpening badly dulled blades, then on to the 204 Sharpmaker for the actual sharpening. I have also found the Lansky system useful for sharpening the tip of my Spydies; particularly the small plain edged portion of serrated blades as I have trouble doing this on the Sharpmaker.

Generally, I can have the Sharpmaker setup, sharpening done and put away again before I get the Lansky kit setup ready for use.

Jeff/1911.

[Sword and Shield]

The Lansky is a good &quot;heavy lifting&quot; sharpener. It will take a badly abused knife and start to reprofile it. However, that's where the usefulness ends.

The 204, on the other hand, is the best sharpener I own. This will take a butterknife dull knife and refine it to shaving sharpness.

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.