What type of stone would you use to sharpen this knife?
2044358
I would buy a lanky sharpening kit that has multiple stones and it will give you a hair popping edge.
2044359
The Smith's TRI-6 Arkansas TRI-HONE Sharpening Stones System should last a lifetime and works very well. It can also be found on Amazon.
1088067
A stone is best but I've found that dexter makes a diamond steel that sharpens exceptionally well. Just make sure you use a light touch and hold at the 11.5 degree angle roughly.
1820449
I'd recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It can sharpen both straight edge and serrated (as well as things like scissors, chisels, hooks, and a number of other things).
429239
I use a carbide medium and a ceramic fine to keep it nice and sharp ... Or my wet stone
291117
I use the Lansky sharpening system and sharpen it by sections. I've also used the diamond edge "steel" to rought it in before I finished it. Works great for me!
273093
I use a Japanese sharpening stone to sharpen mine, such as the King 47506 1000/6000 Combination Grit Waterstone. To rectify, any good ceramic sharpening rod will do, as long as you keep a 19 degree angle or so. Hope this helps.
2157548
I use a ceramic rod or long oval cross section stone (originally made to sharpen old time sickles and scythes). I hold the blade stationary and use the stone like you would a file, making sure to move it lengthwise down the edge at the same time so that I don't end up putting a groove in the edge.
268883
Either stand it straight up and just angle the knife to the angle you desire and just keep it slow and consistent, or lay it flat and find the angle you desire and keep that consistent. Start with sharpening your blade with the point of the stone first (20 passing on each side of blade) then use the flat part of the stone (also 20 passes with each side of the blade)
651008
I use either a wood or bamboo cutting board. You can cut on a pizza stone, but it only dulls the blade quicker
1740139
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B8IEA4?pc_redir=1407309288&robot;_redir=1Lansky 5 stage sharpening kit. This is an EXCELLENT, affordable sharpening kit.If you get the serrated version, lansky sells a separate serration stone also
429236
A decent whetstone when used properly will always get the best results with any non serrated blade from Kitana to Higo no Kami. Its what the pros use as well. As far as grit goes that all depends on how dull the blade is. A variety of stones will cover your bases and last damn near forever.
1220181
I recommend watching some how to videos. Explaining how to sharpen a knife using a wet stone thru text is rather difficult. Also, getting a guide on which angles are better for different purposes is a good idea. I use between a 20-25 degree angle for my pocket knives. Again, check out you tube where you can see a demonstration.
2066307
Put it in water. Once soaked it will sharpen knife.Do not ever use sharpening oil.It is a water stone.Careful it does sharpen knife quickly .Good luck.
836954
One method to sharpen it is to send it back into the company. I believe they still offer free sharpening services for your Shun blades. You can use a wet stone also, however I would suggest looking at a you tube video or other guide on sharpening shun blades.
1752466
I first used a whetstone,didn't work very well. Then I tried a premise sharpener. Also didn't work well. Since the metal is so thick and heavy, several folds, I tried a grinder. Worked like a charm!!
1457124
I assume you can use any sharpener on this knife. I have a couple different types of sharpeners, and have had no issue with using them with this knife. The blad is not serrated, so it shouldn't be an issue.
680838
use the white stones, if you want the sharpest edge, do it twice,stropping wont hurt,but i dont see the need. my knifes are sooooo sharp. i love this sharpener.