Mack the Knife

[Mike36c]

My boat knifes never seem to be sharp enough so I'm looking for any sharpener recommendations. Nothing worse than trying to filet a fish (and people watching) with a crap dull knife.

 

[rsmith]

My boat knifes never seem to be sharp enough so I'm looking for any sharpener recommendations. Nothing worse than trying to filet a fish (and people watching) with a crap dull knife.

I've tried all the sticks stones and everything else. The only thing that works is the diamond blocks.

 

[Bob Bradley]

I use Dexter sharpeners. They put a great edge on the knife, but do wear it over time. I sharpen with the Dexter then use a steel to do a final cleanup on the edge. Cuts thru fishies like butta.

http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com...rce=googleps&gclid=CMany8_Ezr0CFTMV7Aod1V0AsA

 

[bobk]

Electric fillet knife. Fast and easy.

Bob

 

[sandspur1966]

I'm a nut for sharp knives and this tool comes darned close to anything I have seen in some custom knife shops that I have visited. That said the dexter stones are great for tuning up between uses.

All these pro guys tend to use a 30" bench top belt sander but keeping true to the correct angle takes practice and skill.

This company makes a pretty cool mini belt setup with some cool angle guides that are easy to follow for less than a hundred bucks.

http://www.worksharptools.com/knife/sharpeners.html/

If you get it right and use the strop blade, be careful because the blades come out at a surgical or razor condition... almost too sharp to leave in a drawer.

 

[Bob Bradley]

That's a slick looking tool - and a good price. I may have to buy a new toy.

 

[Mike36c]

Thanks guys, I have one of those cool work sharp tools sharpeners on the way. Will report...

 

[Avenger]

Thanks so much for posting that Shawn. Now I have to go out and buy another tool that I don't have money or room for.

 

[Bill Herrin]

I have one of those too and it's pretty good, took me a few times to get the touch right but now I cut my fingers with the kitchen knives regularly. Always keep band-aids near the chopping block.

 

[Tinman]

Not for shaving, but the fastest and easiest way to sharpen a filet knife I have found. A couple of swipes and good to go.

http://www.amazon.com/AccuSharp-1-0...97051632&sr=8-1&keywords=Easy+Knife+Sharpener

 

[rsmith]

Just FYI you don't want a fillet knife too sharp because it will cut into or thru the bones.

 

[sandspur1966]

Just FYI you don't want a fillet knife too sharp because it will cut into or thru the bones.

I always thought too sharp was sort of like too rich or too thin...