Knife Sharpener

[Birddog 2]

A couple of weeks ago there was a thread about knives and which are best for filleting. As a result I went and bought a couple of the Dexter 1378 knives. Found them at a really good price at a restaurant supply place on the internet, about $13 each. My question is what do you guys use for a really good knife sharpener on you boat? I've tried a couple I found at West Marine or Dicks but none of them really sharpen well. I end up bringing my knives home and using a small sharpener clamped in a vise that works pretty good. Any suggestions?

[Charlie B]

If you keep the angle right an oilstone followed by a leather belt...Charlie

[stugots]

Unless the blade gets damaged , the correct way is to use a steel rod sharpener just to keep the edge. Once damaged, a wheel or stone.

[Gerry Zagorski]

This is the one we use and I've seen it used on a lot of charter and party boats as well.... It's super easy to use and a couple of passes every so often as you are filleting keeps knives nice and sharp.

[Dclark2]

Gerry has a good one pictured which I also use but the trick is not to apply to much pressure on the blade. Nice easy strokes will give you one sharp knife.

[fishingbuddy]

That's the one I use also!