Lansky Deluxe Sharpening System

Determining the grinding angle

On the Lansky sharpening system, you can select four sharpening angles. These angles are fixed, so you keep the same angle constantly while grinding. To find out at what angle to sharpen your knife, you can usually consult the manufacturer. If the manufacturer does not have this information readily available, you can also find out for yourself what angle to use. You do this through the so-called “felt-tip” test. Using a waterproof marker, draw a line on the fold of the blade and carefully sharpen a piece with the possible sharpening angle. You can tell from the disappeared part of the line whether the angle is right, or perhaps should be larger or smaller.

The Lanksy system has the following angles:

• 17 degree angle – usually used for Japanese knives and razors. This angle provides a very sharp, but delicate, cut.
• 20-degree angle – a common setting for most knives with high-quality blades. A 20-degree sharpening angle is usually perfect for kitchen knives.
• 25-degree angle – most knives that require a long-lasting sharp cut, such as hunting knives and outdoor knives, are sharpened at this angle.
• 30 degree angle – blades that are heavily used, such as wood, carpet or wire cutting, stay sharp for a long time at this angle. Recommended if you expose your knife to such harsh conditions.

You always sharpen the knife one side at a time with the Lansky sharpening system. To sharpen the other side, turn the knife with holder over, or place the knife in the clamp the other way around.

The sharpening system comes with five stones and comprehensive instructions for use, so you can get started quickly.

Scope of delivery Lansky grinding system

• Lansky clamp
• Five guide rods
• Black grinding stone, grain 70, aluminum oxide
• Red grinding stone, grain 120, aluminum oxide
• Green grinding stone, 280 grit, aluminum oxide
• Blue grinding stone, 600 grit, aluminum oxide
• Ceramic yellow grinding stone, 1000 grit, aluminum oxide
• Nathan’s natural honey oil, 29.6 ml, for maximum sharpening results (do not use on diamond sharpening rods)
• Storage box for the Lansky grinding system
• Instructions