Hi guys. Well I pulled the trigger on a Pro Pack 2. …… So I went all in with the PP2 kit, case, and Chosera 2k/3k stone set. I look forward to learning on this system. ….. This system should keep me busy for quite some time. Will have to dig out some old kitchen knives to try out the new system, before I start on the real knives.
I predict no buyer’s remorse! (A pretty easy prediction to make… especially if you’re already here on the forum initiating excellent threads like this one!!)
I got my PP2 just over a year ago. I just got the basic package but have since added the 50/80 grinder steels and the VSTA. So, that’s my progression — stock, so to speak. Typically, just doing kitchen knives I don’t even use the whole set, but usually on friends nicer EDC I will use the whole “stock” progression.
Thinking about it now, I’d hazard a guess 90% of the population of Seattle has never seen sharper knives and I know none of my friends have.
So, just my perspective from the bottom looking up. The stock progression results in an edge that is far superior in “most” people’s experience.
That being said, this is not a forum for most people.
That being said, when I feel more competent and want to really hang with the masters here (and, with all due respect, the truly OCD) then I’ll step up to the Chosera’s and another set of strops.
In the meantime, this thread reads nearly like a master’s thesis. The foundational and functional collective knowledge (wisdom?) you’ve stirred up is great!!
A piece of advice many here have mentioned elsewhere and my brother emphasized to me. Your intro made it sound like you may also sharpen by hand. In which case you probably already…..Listen.
My brother said I should put a microphone nearby and amplify the sound. The sound gives my wife chills but, there is some good information coming from the sweet sound of the stone and steel.
Welcome. Enjoy. And thanks again for stirring things up. Keeps us all sharp.
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For Now,
Gib
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"Everyday edge for the bevel headed"
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