APEX Sharpeners--which model?

[The_Kapn]

I am fixin' to buy an Apex sharpener.

I am looking at the Apex 3.

http://www.accuratesharp.com/system/shopexd.asp?id=296

Seems to be the best for my needs.

Anyone have the "PRO" series?
Biggo price difference.
Is it worth the $$ difference ?

Any input appreciated.

Thanks,

TIM

 

[Smokin' D]

I have the Apex and it does do a great job. Have not even used the 600 and 1000 grit stones. The Pro system is just what it says it is, for the professional knife sharpener. If you are going to sit and sharpen a bunch of knives on a regular basis then get the Pro. If this is for your own use at home and knife sharpening is a sporadic thing, the Apex is more than enough tool to get the job done.

 

[Paul B]

I have the apex, the pro can do sissors and chilsles(sp). Call the number on the apex website, hear you'll get the owner and he is some nice folk. Will answer all your questions so you get what you need.

Heads up...there is a learning curve but easy to grasp. I started with my garage knives and worked up to my kitchen knives. Wife now says they are tooooo sharp, before they were too dull. I'm just a novice but can shave arm and leg hairs:heh::heh:.

If quick and easy is your goal you might be disappointed, but once sharp they are easy to keep that way.

I like mine.....

Paul B
SS UDS
SS Auspit
SS ROL

 

[Texana]

I use the Edge Pro Pro model .....

Love it

 

[ZILLA]

^^^^ What he said ^^^^

 

[monty3777]

The Apex with a 120, 220 and 320 stones will be more than enough for most of the knives you'll come across for use in the kitchen. I only have the 120 for knives that are brought to me with chips in the blade. The guy from Accurate Sharpening (can't recommend them enough!) told me he sharpens all kitchen cutlery that is sent to him with 220 and 320 stones. Don't bother buying the video - it's now up on youtube. Here's a link to the first in a 12 part upload: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuofPT6ls8

The ceramic rod would be a good thing to have - but don't get sucked into buying all those fine grit stones and tapes. They won't help much if you are sharpening for the kitchen.

 

[WadePatton]

agree with all y'alls. and i use the ceramic rod and also a steel to keep things slicing between sessions. and now i'm better (or my blades respond quicker) on a freehand stone as well.

mine's not the pro model. it's sub-pro, amateur, unemployed, something like that.

The Apex with a 120, 220 and 320 stones will be more than enough for most of the knives you'll come across for use in the kitchen. I only have the 120 for knives that are brought to me with chips in the blade. The guy from Accurate Sharpening (can't recommend them enough!) told me he sharpens all kitchen cutlery that is sent to him with 220 and 320 stones. Don't bother buying the video - it's now up on youtube. Here's a link to the first in a 12 part upload: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuofPT6ls8

The ceramic rod would be a good thing to have - but don't get sucked into buying all those fine grit stones and tapes. They won't help much if you are sharpening for the kitchen.

 

[QuietOne]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuofPT6ls8

Ben Dale demonstrates this is 1 of a 10 part series on youtube.

The Apex is good. The Pro is better than good. Yes the PRO model is worth the price even for home sharpening IF you have even just 1 good knife.

 

[burnedpig]

I do everything from plane blades, chisels, scissors, and kitchen knives on my Tormek "clone" which is about the same price with more capabilities:


http://grizzly.com/products/10-Wet-Grinder-Kit/T10010