Nice hook and scissor sharpener

[Kms]

I really like vintage Mustad hooks, but as they’re not as sharp as many modern hooks I needed a sharpener. So I picked up a Lansky fine grit (1000) serrated ceramic hone.

It has a handy hook channel and does a fantastic job of sharpening hooks while removing very little metal, and did an equally nice job of restoring a razor edge to my loon arrow point scissors that would otherwise have been approaching retirement.

 

[moorestowngreg]

This looks good. I bought a small hone last year and it wasn't worth it and it's a PIA to use. The channel looks really good and easy to use

 

[Kms]

This looks good. I bought a small hone last year and it wasn't worth it and it's a PIA to use. The channel looks really good and easy to use

I find most hook sharpeners too coarse and apt to remove more metal than necessary.

Also it seems like there’s nothing rustable on the lansky, so it should be fishing friendly, and the grooved indents should make it easy to hold even with wet hands.

 

[Bamboozle]

I've been carrying around using and an EZE-Lap Model S Hook Sharpener for decades and have no complaints. I have one in every set-up and tackle box I own.

While I admit they aren't for scissors, I never needed to sharpen a pair of scissors in my life although I have used my EZE-Lap on nippers and knives a few times. I think there is a version that you can attach to a zinger but in the past I just drilled a hole and put in a split ring.

FWIW - I use a Lansky sharpening set at home for just about everything else. 😉

 

[lars]

i've had this sharpener forever. i see they still make them.

looks like Bam's had them too. 🙂

 

[salmo]

I really like vintage Mustad hooks, but as they’re not as sharp as many modern hooks I needed a sharpener. So I picked up a Lansky fine grit (1000) serrated ceramic hone.
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It has a handy hook channel and does a fantastic job of sharpening hooks while removing very little metal, and did an equally nice job of restoring a razor edge to my loon arrow point scissors that would otherwise have been approaching retirement.

Can you please let me know how you used it to hone your scissors?

 

[Bamboozle]

The also made a version that had a small hook disgorger on the tip of the sharpener.

 

[Kms]

Can you please let me know how you used it to hone your scissors?

Just align it with the blade cutting surface and stroke it across and along the blade. I only used it on for the smooth blade, not the micro-serrated edge.

 

[Kms]

I've been carrying around using and an EZE-Lap Model S Hook Sharpener for decades and have no complaints. I have one in every set-up and tackle box I own.

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While I admit they aren't for scissors, I never needed to sharpen a pair of scissors in my life although I have used my EZE-Lap on nippers and knives a few times. I think there is a version that you can attach to a zinger but in the past I just drilled a hole and put in a split ring.

FWIW - I use a Lansky sharpening set at home for just about everything else. 😉

Nothing wrong with those, but I prefer ceramic sharpeners to metal/diamond as the grit surface is more consistent and the materials cannot rust.

Tiemco makes a pocket ceramic sharpener, but the lansky is more versatile and easier to hold.

https://a.co/d/7U98PJX

 

[sandflyx]

easy lap for old mustads hands down,

 

[Kms]

easy lap for old mustads hands down,

Why, specifically, do you believe the eze-lap is better than the lansky or tiemco?

 

[Bamboozle]

Why, specifically, do you believe the eze-lap is better than the lansky or tiemco?

Even though you didn't ask me, I'll throw in my $0.02 anyway... 😉

"Better than" aren't the correct words, "good enough" is...

I'm not using my EZE-Lap it to sharpen high quality tools. I use it for touching up hook points in the field on a fly that won't last me the rest of my life so it is "good enough."

I have much better sharpening stones for knives and tools that stay at home.

I'm also a fan of the EZE-Lap because it's small, takes up no room, has a pocket clip and is durable. The other thing I like about it is I can touch-up the INSIDE of the hook point, not just the outside because the rod is a small diameter. That allows me to triangulate a hook point if I wish.

That is sometimes a necessity if I get snagged on a rock and the end of the hook point bends.

Finally, they last me a long time, they are cheap so I replace them if needed, I never had one rust or break and I can't say that about ceramic sharpening rods and again, I'm talking about field work.

I should add that I check my hook points frequently when fishing subsurface or if I miss hook-sets. ALL of my other hooks whether on flies, lures or bait hooks are high quality Japanese hooks that only need sharpening if I get snagged on a rock. That means I don't need a hook hone often.

I ONLY use old Mustad hooks (3399) for classic wet flies which I look at more than I fish so my needs are different however, I used to use Mustad hooks (3906, 3906B, etc.) and when I did I used an EZE-Lap.

 

[Kms]

Even though you didn't ask me, I'll through in my $0.02 anyway... 😉

"Better than" aren't the correct words, "good enough" is...

I'm not using my EZE-Lap it to sharpen high quality tools. I use it for touching up hook points in the field on a fly that won't last me the rest of my life so it is "good enough."

I have much better sharpening stones for knives and tools that stay at home.

I'm also a fan of the EZE-Lap because it's small, takes up no room, has a pocket clip and is durable. The other thing I like about it is I can touch-up the INSIDE of the hook point, not just the outside because the rod is a small diameter. That allows me to triangulate a hook point if I wish.

That is sometimes a necessity if I get snagged on a rock and the end of the hook point bends.

Finally, they last me a long time, they are cheap so I replace them if needed, I never had one rust or break and I can't say that about ceramic sharpening rods and again, I talking about field work.

I should add that I check my hook points frequently when fishing subsurface or if I miss hook-sets. ALL of my other hooks whether on flies, lures on bait hooks are high quality Japanese hooks that only need sharpening if I get snagged on a rock. That means I don;t need a hook hone often.

I ONLY use old Mustad hooks for classic wet flies which I look at more than I fish so my needs are different however, I used to use Mustad hooks (3906, 3906B, etc.) and when I did I used an EZE-Lap.

All of that makes perfect sense. Greatly appreciated!