- Is this better than Lansky's standard stone kit?
- Yes for speed and hard steels. Diamond cuts faster and stays flatter than the Arkansas stones, though it costs more and wears out sooner with heavy pressure.
- Can it sharpen a long chef's knife?
- Partly. The clamp holds a chef's knife, but you must reposition the blade to reach the tip, and very long blades are easier on a rod system with a wider clamp.
- What angles can I set?
- Five preset slots cover the common range from about 17 to 30 degrees per side, enough for kitchen, pocket and hunting knives.
- Do I need honing oil or water?
- No. Diamond hones are used dry or with a light water spray; wipe them clean after use.
- Is it good for a complete beginner?
- Yes. The guide rod fixes the angle, so the main skill is keeping even pressure and counting strokes per side.
- What comes in the case?
- The clamp, guide rod, several diamond hone grits and the carrying case, plus instructions for the angle slots.
- Where is the Lansky Deluxe Diamond Controlled-Angle Sharpening System cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $82.02, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Lansky Deluxe Diamond Controlled-Angle Sharpening System?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including KnifeCenter, MidwayUSA, Frank's Great Outdoors, CopsPlus, eBay.