Next, pass the short upturned end of the rods through the vertical holes in the handles, so the end of it is facing up – away from the stone. Lansky Sharpeners recently contacted us about their “Deluxe” sharpener setup, which is a 5-stone guided rod style sharpener.

Anecdotal evidence says to skip the 80 grit stone and go straight to the 120 for re-profiling, and apply the honing oil liberally to the coarse stones – only use a tiny bit on the fine. The Lansky kit comes in a square plastic box with a snap closure on the front for use on the go, if you’re so inclined.The patented Lansky system makes it easy to sharpen with a steady angle, which provides you with optimal results. There is a specific technique required to properly affixing the knife to the clamp – more in the next section.

The system itself is a good system and with a little practice you will perfect a razor sharp edge if you purchase the yellow and leather hones on top of this package, I’d easily give 5 stars but can’t as the quality is unforgivable, the knife clamp is the cheapest most nasty thing you will see, screw holes drilled off centre, not perfectly flat which effects the grip and sharp edges left un burred. Two guided rods on heim joints are set with an ultra-precise dial to the exact angle you want, and you swipe them across the edge one after another in repeat. If you have already sharpened that knife on the Lansky at your preferred angle, you can skip the black stone and sometimes you can even skip the red stone – although I still start with the red stone on knives I’ve already sharpened. There are also curved stones in a variety of grits for recurves, and triangular stones in a variety of grits for serrations.It’s important to avoid sharpening past the end of the tip repeatedly, as this can lead to the stone rolling off the end and rounding the tip, which is a bummer. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of using a Lansky Knife Sharpener to achieve razor-sharp results.