Pro-Pack 2 or Gen 3 Pro?
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Hey David,
As you know, there are pros and cons to each system. I’ve had the Gen 3 Pro now for about a year and love it. When I sharpen everyday kitchen knives and many others, I have gotten to where I only use the angle cube on the right side of the blade. I don’t usually check the left, because I know it will be the same. That is how much confidence I have in this system. (fancy knives and paying customers, I do check each side) Also, the Gen 3 clamp auto centers the blade, which is nice, especially for blades that have a full flat grind.
But……
The Gen 2 clamp system in the PP2 is in other ways more versatile. For one thing it will allow you to set your angle up to 35 degrees (with blade 5/8″ above clamp) . Recently I sharpened a mezzaluna blade. I measured the angle to be 24 degrees, and if I could have, I would have put changed the angle to something higher, perhaps 27-28 degree. Turns out, for the height of that blade, the highest angle I could sharpen it at was 24. So now I am actually thinking of ordering a F&S model, just to be able to sharpen certain blades at higher angles.
Tough choice between the two. The Gen 3 Pro is a real beauty and so fast to set up and use. The PP2, with it’s gen 2 clamp is in some ways more versatile.
In the end, I think you’re likely to be happy with either.
I think there are a few members here who have both systems.
PS – Can’t say for certain, but it seems that most WE sales last awhile. Like a month or so?
I hope I’ve been helpful to you. Cheers!
Alan
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David,
This may be of help: https://knife.wickededgeusa.com/forums/topic/my-wicked-edge-journey-long/
In this post, I provide my perspective, as I own and use both the PP2 and Gen3 (strictly for personal use). For me, which is better depends on what types of knives you routinely sharpen. Love the ease and time saving features of the Gen3 … but I still find I use the PP2 as often, if not more often, for most of my smaller knives.
Dennis
Like Dennis, I have both the Gen 1 and Gen 3. I traded a few stropping supplies for an extra paper/rock base and fabricated a new base (the blue goddammit). So I can change vises in less than a minute. Also like Dennis, I love the Gen 3 for FFG blades, but for everything else, I’m happy with the old version. If I were forced to choose, I’d pick the old one, (a few knives were too thick for the Gen 3) but I’d be saving my nickels up to buy the Gen 3.
Organic: I’m sure you’ll be delighted by the edges you’ll achieve with your new gadgets. You have just enough of a selection to spin your head with the options you’ll have.
I have friends who have systems like the Lansky and Edge Pro. These are all fine systems, but they share one major handicap which is that they only sharpen one side of the edge at a time. You’ll learn that having access to both sides is a huge benefit. Not only can you see what is happening right at the edge, but you can easily control the amount of material being removed from each side and easily control burrs. I love it.
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These are all fine systems, but they share one major handicap which is that they only sharpen one side of the edge at a time. You’ll learn that having access to both sides is a huge benefit.
I have a Lansky Sharpening System (1980) and a Edge Pro Professional (2000’s) and I agree with this statement completely! However, I still enjoy the flexibility these other systems provide me for unique situations. My vote is all the above! They each have subtle differences and limitations which complement the others very well. Where one system falls short, the others seem to pick up the “tab”. With that said, I still grab the Wicked Edge first . I enjoy the time savings , the limited maintenance required for the system and stones, the wear resistance, and no water requirement (Thus little clean up) and lastly, near perfect results every time.
Eddie Kinlen
M1rror Edge Sharpening Service, LLC
+1(682)777-1622
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