tomstockton
Tom Stockton
Gentlemen,
I would like to get your opinions on this... Several years ago, I purchased a "knife sharpener" from Micro-Mark, which would allow me to re-sharpen #11 blades without removing them from the handle -- pretty convenient. The price was around $20 USD, so I got one.
It has given me years of good service, but now I have a problem. I have used the sharpener so much that I have literally worn the whetstone into pieces. So here's the problem: do I spend $11.95 (plus shipping) for a new whetstone, or do I buy bulk packs of 100 #11 replacement blades? A quick look on "that online auction place" shows I can buy two 100 packs for $28.50, and free shipping. "Generic" brands can be had for as low as $12.99 for 100 (plus shipping).
I've gotten good use of the sharpener -- but would it be more "economical" to skip the replacement whetstone and just buy the bulk replacement packs? I know that in the world of model railroading, this is small potatoes. But I am currently jobless, and need to squeeze every penny as hard as I can. I would like to read your recommendations.
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Tom Stockton
I would like to get your opinions on this... Several years ago, I purchased a "knife sharpener" from Micro-Mark, which would allow me to re-sharpen #11 blades without removing them from the handle -- pretty convenient. The price was around $20 USD, so I got one.
It has given me years of good service, but now I have a problem. I have used the sharpener so much that I have literally worn the whetstone into pieces. So here's the problem: do I spend $11.95 (plus shipping) for a new whetstone, or do I buy bulk packs of 100 #11 replacement blades? A quick look on "that online auction place" shows I can buy two 100 packs for $28.50, and free shipping. "Generic" brands can be had for as low as $12.99 for 100 (plus shipping).
I've gotten good use of the sharpener -- but would it be more "economical" to skip the replacement whetstone and just buy the bulk replacement packs? I know that in the world of model railroading, this is small potatoes. But I am currently jobless, and need to squeeze every penny as hard as I can. I would like to read your recommendations.
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Tom Stockton