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12-06-2012, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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Wicked Edge, need feedback.
Looking at the Wicked Edge knife sharpener and need feedback. Actually want reasons, other than the cost, as why I should not buy one. The theory behind it seems very practical and almost fool proof. If you have one please tell me your pros and cons if any, thanks.
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12-06-2012, 10:24 AM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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I've got a similar kit from "Smith", I think. I've found the stones too small for my large knives and always go back to my Chef's Choice and a steel. However, I have a belt sharpener coming for Christmas...I know because I bought it week before last and had CincHouse put it away. Belt sharpeners are used by the pros so I'm giving it a try.
Stones and such all get the job done and I know my info isn't helping you make up your mind...sorry! Sometimes you gotta buy and try! I got my sharpener from Bass Pro Shop, but here's a link to Northern Tools...same sharpener and the price was about the same. They have a video to check out, too. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...1964_200431964
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12-06-2012, 10:38 AM | #3 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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I own the Wicked Edge Pro Pac I. This is a quote of my first impressions of the system:
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12-06-2012, 10:49 AM | #4 |
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seen alot of videos on you tube. if you put in the time you can split hair on a pocket knife. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=BH6c4GnR9pc
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12-06-2012, 11:06 AM | #5 | |
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12-06-2012, 11:16 AM | #7 | |
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12-06-2012, 11:19 AM | #8 | |
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Also look at the edge pro. It's a nice looking tool also. If you're really serious about sharpening knives check out this site http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showforum.php?fid/48/ very informative.
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12-06-2012, 11:28 AM | #9 | |
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12-06-2012, 12:52 PM | #10 |
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I have the wicked edge system with all the stones up to the 1600 grit ceramics, plus the leather strops. For v edge sharpening it can not be beat. For the most part I prefer a convex edge and use the belt sander to sharpen my knives. Once the convex edge is set the only real thing I do on the belt sander or the paddle strops is strop the edge to get it back to hair popping sharp. The maintenance on the convex edge is very easy and very little metal is lost to keep them that way. There is a learning curve no matter what system you choose but either will produce a sharp edge.
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12-06-2012, 02:11 PM | #11 |
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this looks pretty cool. here is my question, can a novice (me) pull this out of the box, read the instructions and use it with out destroying my knives. I would really have to ruin a Shun.
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12-06-2012, 02:33 PM | #12 | |
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IMHO no one should try sharpening a Shun or any other good knife until you have learned how to sharpen. Grab a couple of old knives or get something from a pawn shop to learn on, once mastered then move on to your good knives. As with anything it takes practice to master knife sharping.
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12-06-2012, 09:08 PM | #13 |
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Just bought a Wicked Edge kit for Christmas - will report back un after the weekend.
But I found a great store which has them in stock now, nice kits with free shipping. Oldawan Tools to Stay Sharp http://www.oldawan.com
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12-06-2012, 09:29 PM | #14 | |
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12-06-2012, 11:25 PM | #15 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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