knife sharpening set

[Stubby]

I am having trouble trying to find a knife sharpening set for my dad, anyone know of a place that sells good quality stones with a guide?

Every place I look either just has the stones or an automatic sharpener, no guide. My dad is more of the hands on type and would rather do it himself with a stone. I do want him to use a guide as I don't want him to butcher the knives I bought for him last Christmas.

There is really no budget, just want to stay away from online purchases as this will be a Christmas gift. I would rather not deal with the issue of it not arriving on time.

Chris

[Viper55555]

Have you looked at the Spyderco Sharpmaker?

[milesmcewing]

Lee Valley tools sells quite a few different sets, and the books.

They are down by the south Costco, good prices and great quality.

Cheers

[Stubby]

^^^ Thanks a bunch.

[Stubby]

Originally posted by milesmcewing
Lee Valley tools sells quite a few different sets, and the books.

They are down by the south Costco, good prices and great quality.

Cheers

I can't seem to find "The Books".:dunno:

Lee Valley seems to be in the right ball park :thumbsup:

Any other suggestions?

[milesmcewing]

link to the books:

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=43091&cat=1,43072

Happy trails

[suen_boi]

KnifeWear in Inglewood is good. Alot of the chefs in Calgary source their work knives from these guys.

They'll also teach you to sharpen properly on a wet stone, etc.