How do I sharpen a knife? Can I get a good edge without spending

>>178791
>I'm not sure what this means especially the inclusive part.
It means it was written by a person that thinks degrees are integers, not real numbers.

Just get a kitchen knife sharpener. There's no need for a knife-wanker edge, unless you enjoy cutting everything, and not just the things you intend to.

lots of money?

$30 is worth it for what you get and how long it will last

https://www.amazon.com/Lansky-Deluxe-5-Stone-Sharpening-System/dp/B000B8IEA4

>>178815
I think you mean "$5".

http://amzn.com/B01KMORDP8
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-sharpen-your-woodworking-tools-with-sandpap/?ALLSTEPS

Go get a glass chopping board from the dollar store, and there's your reference surface.

But you don't need an edge this sharp: it's fragile, pointless, and dangerous.

>>178823
as if sandpaper would last anywhere near as long, or you'd be able to get as consistent an angle

>>178823
>>178815
>>178806
Thanks anons. I don't need it to be obsidian sharp, but I want it sharp enough to descale and fillet a fish, or if possible to shave hairs off my arm. If that's not reasonable for this knife, or will make it fragile, I don't want to do it though.

>>178829
> last anywhere near as long
You're shitting me, right?

You're shaping a metal edge. The longevity depends on what you're sharpening, not what you're sharpening it with.

D'you think the knife says "EWWW sandpaper! This offends my delicate sensibilities now I must go blunt"?

>>178834
>longevity

the longevity of the sandpaper

I've had that same lansky kit for years now and used it many, many times

>>178839
I guarantee you $30 of sandpaper will last you "many, many times".

>>178845
I thought it was "$5"

if someone was going to spend $30 anyway, the kit is a far better option

>>178855
Your memekit was $30. If the sandpaper runs out, you can buy more.

Five times.