Mike the Pike Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Ok folks I need to know if someone has purchased a good system for sharpening the good old filet knife. The old fashioned sharpening stone does not work for me I know I am not doing it right I seem to make it worse. That little piece of crap that comes with the Rapala is only good for the plastic recycling bin. I bought this hand held unit that looks like a set of brass knuckles it worked nicely for a year and a half and that too also wore out. So I don't mind paying a little more but I want something that sharpens my knife so I can sizzle thorugh those filets. BTW I have the electric Rapala knife which is amazing and I do love it but sometimes its not worth it to take it out for a couple of fish. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Those simple plastic V sharpeners are great... Oil up the blade a bit before hand and it's easy to keep it razor sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Mike, like Billm said that little gizmo is for getting the edge back on your knife blade..... If it does not, I suggest you bye another. I've had the plastic V sharpener for the longest time and when it's time for filleting, a couple of pass and I'm good to go. How old's your knife anyway?? Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I bought a Lansky Sharpening kit about 20 years ago, works fine for me, if you can afford it, get the diamond stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Take a look at this site: Visit My Website I purchased one of these units from CTC. My knives were all sharp when I tried it, but I could still feel it sharpening. Regards, Snowball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Throw that piece of junk away and get yourself some good steel!!! http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php?xpage...age&xid=443 I have the 9" and a couple swipes through the sheath sharpener before, during, and after each cleaning session keeps the blade surgical sharp!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I have one of those small plastic V type sharpeners your talking about made by lansky. It has steel on one side and ceramic on the other. I ONLY use the ceramic side of the sharpener, and only once in a while. 99% of the time, I just use a steel to maintain the edge. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) I have one of those small plastic V type sharpeners your talking about made by lansky. It has steel on one side and ceramic on the other. I ONLY use the ceramic side of the sharpener, and only once in a while. 99% of the time, I just use a steel to maintain the edge. Sinker Retneks prefer the ceramic... and that's prolly why Team #1 The Slammers are in the lead!!! Whut??? Edited March 14, 2009 by GCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Go to Canadian Tire this weekend -- Rapala Knife with sheath and little plastic sharpener for $9.99! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 You reading this Chickenhawk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 If it is a good knife the edge can be saved by someone who knows their stuff. If it is just a regular "disposable" fillet knife, dispose of it and get another. Wet stone to do the major stuff and steel to keep the edge keen after each session is all a knife should need. A bad knife blade is a pain in the butt, slow, wasteful and dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschirk Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 You may have trashed the edge, so it may need to be reground 1st, then I would use the Lansky V crock stix with sharpening oil...works really well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) those Speedy Sharp's are on sale at CT this week for 1/2 off. Apparently they are pretty good but I still prefer the stone. Edited March 14, 2009 by Maverick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 You reading this Chickenhawk? Bwahahahaha!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Mike, like Billm said that little gizmo is for getting the edge back on your knife blade..... If it does not, I suggest you bye another. I've had the plastic V sharpener for the longest time and when it's time for filleting, a couple of pass and I'm good to go. How old's your knife anyway?? Jacques Jacques my knife is 6 yrs old its the big rapala with a wooden handle I also have a little 4 inch model for trout and perch. I don't use much only for Dore .Most of my fishing is catch and release. I replaced the rapala sharperner and the new one has no effect.Perhaps my knife is too far gone or it needs to be sharpened by a professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Jacques my knife is 6 yrs old its the big rapala with a wooden handle I also have a little 4 inch model for trout and perch. I don't use much only for Dore .Most of my fishing is catch and release...Quit using your knife on doors and it'll stay sharp!!! (you may also want to use a spell check when posting!) I replaced the rapala sharperner and the new one has no effect.Perhaps my knife is too far gone or it needs to be sharpened by a professional. The Rapala sharpener is for maintaining a sharp blade, use it before, during, and after you use your knife every time! Take a good pair of wire dykes and break the point off of your knife... then you can use it for a screwdriver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Jacques my knife is 6 yrs old its the big rapala with a wooden handle I also have a little 4 inch model for trout and perch.I don't use much only for Dore .Most of my fishing is catch and release. I replaced the rapala sharperner and the new one has no effect.Perhaps my knife is too far gone or it needs to be sharpened by a professional. Mike I know exactly which one you talking about. Those are good knifes and from what you saying, a sharpening from a professional is in deed required here. Here's my tools I use for filleting.... and like you, I mostly do catch & release except for "dore". This knife was given to me by my brother a long time ago and using the V sharpener every time before, during and after does the job very well. Here a pic of it: My brother was given this knife from Snap on company when he was a truck mechanic and since he doesn't go fishing at all, gave it to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I like those Kershaw knives Jacques! I have an old "exchange-a-blade" Kershaw has a fillet blade, a meat cutting blade, and a saw blade. I'm not really sure if Mike has anything to worry about.. he has to catch a fish before he can even start to worry about cleaning it! ... but it is better to be ready if the moment should ever arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I like those Kershaw knives Jacques!I have an old "exchange-a-blade" Kershaw has a fillet blade, a meat cutting blade, and a saw blade. I'm not really sure if Mike has anything to worry about.. he has to catch a fish before he can even start to worry about cleaning it! ... but it is better to be ready if the moment should ever arrive! Yes Glen them Kershaw knives sure are one of the best ones out there... I simply love mine. The characteristic that I like about it is that the blade is not too stiff, makes for easier stroking along the fishes spine to get both fillets. And I agree that Mike needs to be prepared when he finally lands a fish on ice LOL Just kidding Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I use to be a butcher. Was A oil and stone for 30 years. Went to the lansky diamond rod. I don't have to steel the knife as often. This means the edge is not as coarse. Which in turn prevent the edge from rolling over, when struck or pull over a hard surface. cutting board,bone. Put the wrong edge on a knife doesn't help. You don't put the same edge on your fillet knife as your buck knife. The lansky is a good sharpener. But it takes time to get use too. I practice on old knifes. It's not hark to destroy a knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I highly recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker: http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77 You can sharpen or profile to a 30 or 40 degree edge. Super easy to use, and super effective. At LeBaron for $73... Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I like those Kershaw knives Jacques! I have an old "exchange-a-blade" Kershaw has a fillet blade, a meat cutting blade, and a saw blade. I'm not really sure if Mike has anything to worry about.. he has to catch a fish before he can even start to worry about cleaning it! ... but it is better to be ready if the moment should ever arrive! I know one think Glen I will eat Walleye before you this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Those pics don't mean anything without the date displayed in the bottom right hand corner Mike. Sobey's finest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Those pics don't mean anything without the date displayed in the bottom right hand corner Mike. Sobey's finest? Dates can be changed to protect the guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Those pics don't mean anything without the date displayed in the bottom right hand corner Mike. Sobey's finest? We don't have Sobey's in Quebec . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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