New knifemaker here…
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Hi, guys. I’m Will, from Texas. I’ve been making knives as a hobby for the last year or so, and just recently saw a demo of a WE set-up. It looks like it would work great for my household knives, and hopefully putting a scary edge on the knives I’m making.
I’m planning to order a WE130, but still trying to decide which other stones and strops I might want.
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Welcome to the Wicked Edge Forum and sharpening community, Will.
For the basic WE130 setup I’d recommend adding the 800/1000 grit stones, to start and at least a leather strop pair. I think the 4 micron/2 micton diamond emulsion is a good start.
After you get some basic experience, develop your sharpening technique, and get your stones broken in, there are other options to consider.
A digital angle cube is a necessary helpful accessory tool to consider purchasing right from the started, also.
The WE130 is my favorite all-around set-up. Good choice!
Marc
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Yes. that is correct. My preference is the feel of the diamond emulsion compounds. The paste works similarly, they’re probably less expensive to use in the long run. It’s just a personal preference. I do have and use both. Bottom line is, use one or the other to bring the best cutting potential out of your sharpened edges. The strops, when used correctly, seem to smooth out a sharpened edge and allow it to cut better.
Marc
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My next addition would be the 1500 Diamond Stone/Glass Blank combo with 6µ Diamond lapping Film, on the glass, to round out the sharpening profile, before finishing with the leather strops. 5µ/ 3.5µ paste followed with 1µ/0.5µ paste is a good start. I prefer the basic “cow” leather strops. I think they’re more forgiving and less expensive. They continue to work despite getting cut and damaged by inexperienced users.
With this combination, you can achieve super wicked sharp, mirror polished edges…after you learn how to use them!
Marc
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