scothunter 12,609 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Hey guys anyone got/use one the ceramic rods . thinking of getting one just wondering if anyone has expierence of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 36 minutes ago, scothunter said: Hey guys anyone got/use one the ceramic rods . thinking of getting one just wondering if anyone has expierence of them. I love em but since I moved to the Worksharp I only use it on knives that don't work for a living. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav 1,708 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Rods? I've a few of their sharpening systems. The only rod I have is diamond, for gut hooks etc, the ceramics I have are 30 degree and more for honing. Well worth the diamond fine for an edge though. I've use lansky for years an would recommend. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thinking of this.just to use on my opinel and Kershaw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Scot, have a look at the 3 stone system and their Blademedic as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Do you have the medic? Looked at it but though the rods be better. Suppose on the medic you do have that diamond rod. Says it's for serrations but I'm guessing it can be used on a straight edge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, scothunter said: Do you have the medic? Looked at it but though the rods be better. Suppose on the medic you do have that diamond rod. Says it's for serrations but I'm guessing it can be used on a straight edge. I do. Bit fiddly for my mitts but does the job. I used the 3 stone primarily but it is time-consuming if you have a lot of blades to sharpen. Personally, I switched over to the Worksharp because it does axes and goloks too. It's electric and while the purists' will sh*t themselves it's not done my 20-year-old Mora any harm. Medic is good for the pocket though especially if you've got a smaller blade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Are the angles preset on the medic. It's just to sharpen my pocket knives. I use a stone and have made two leather strops and brought a honing wax bar. The green one. Does the job but these ceramic rods seem all the age and get good reviews Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, scothunter said: Are the angles preset on the medic. It's just to sharpen my pocket knives. I use a stone and have made two leather strops and brought a honing wax bar. The green one. Does the job but these ceramic rods seem all the age and get good reviews Preset at 20º I think... 22.5º Edited March 4, 2018 by ChrisJones Correction 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil r 1,861 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 I’ve got the 4 rod turn box but I don’t use the box to set the angles , I just use the croc sticks freehand and my knives are shaving sharp . They are proper easy to use and it doesn’t take long to put a razor edge on them . The sticks do need cleaning every now and then but Lansky do an eraser or you can use soapy water and a sponge . 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,787 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Crox-sticks with ceramic rods are good for honing and touch ups but you'll be fighting a uphill battle if your edge needs even a small re-grind. I found them brilliant for an old knife I had that was made from Sandvik steel (same as stainless Moras) but shite for a Midnight carbon steel. Maybe just me? I've got and used the lanski sharpening jig system thing. It'll give you a decent shaving edge but is a bit limited. Now I use a pair of soft and hard Arkansas oil stones. Them things sharpen everything of every grind type to a very nice hair popping edge. Now, I'd probably advise an 8" soft Arkansas with maybe a hard Arkansas and/or bench grinder buffing mop with green compound for that final bevel polishing and then something like those crox-sticks or a diamond paddle for field touch ups. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Born Hunter said: Crox-sticks with ceramic rods are good for honing and touch ups but you'll be fighting a uphill battle if your edge needs even a small re-grind. I found them brilliant for an old knife I had that was made from Sandvik steel (same as stainless Moras) but shite for a Midnight carbon steel. Maybe just me? I've got and used the lanski sharpening jig system thing. It'll give you a decent shaving edge but is a bit limited. Now I use a pair of soft and hard Arkansas oil stones. Them things sharpen everything of every grind type to a very nice hair popping edge. Now, I'd probably advise an 8" soft Arkansas with maybe a hard Arkansas and/or bench grinder buffing mop with green compound for that final bevel polishing and then something like those crox-sticks or a diamond paddle for field touch ups. I will check them out mate. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil r 1,861 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Framar custom knives are doing 10inch soft Arkansas stones with buck oil for £20. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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