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  • #4637
    Lincoln Mennuti
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    Hi Everyone,

    I’m new to the world of sharpeners and have been doing lots and LOTS of reading. I’ve finally decided on going with WE, but when I searched on some of the Dealer sites, there appears to be a “Gen II” version of the Sharpener kit. Here’s an example: http://www.oldawan.com/Products.html

    Can someone please let me know what the difference is?

    Thank you.

    #4640
    wickededge
    Keymaster
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    Welcome Lincoln,

    We released the Gen II kits about a year and a half ago and that’s all we’ve been selling. The Pro-Pack I and the soon to be released Pro-Pack II have the Gen II kits at their cores. The Gen II featured a couple of upgrades from the original knife sharpener, including detent holes in the Base Rod, a taller Free Vise Jaw and a stainless steel insert in the Fixed Vise Jaw. Any sharpener you pick up now with the exception of the Field & Sport will be a Gen II sharpener.

    Hi Everyone,

    I’m new to the world of sharpeners and have been doing lots and LOTS of reading. I’ve finally decided on going with WE, but when I searched on some of the Dealer sites, there appears to be a “Gen II” version of the Sharpener kit. Here’s an example: http://www.oldawan.com/Products.html

    Can someone please let me know what the difference is?

    Thank you.

    -Clay

    #4679
    Andrew
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    Hi,

    Can you advise when the Pro pack II kits will be available, and what is included in this kit.

    Thanks

    Andrew

    #4779
    Jonny
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    I’ve been waiting to see/learn more about the new system before I order. You can see it @ http://www.howesknifeshop.com Seems like you get the new arms, angle cube and some 1.4 & .6 ceramic stones. I’m a Newb so please correct me if I’m wrong.

    #4786
    wickededge
    Keymaster
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    I’ve been waiting to see/learn more about the new system before I order. You can see it @ http://www.howesknifeshop.com Seems like you get the new arms, angle cube and some 1.4 & .6 ceramic stones. I’m a Newb so please correct me if I’m wrong.

    Yes, those things plus the 1/.5 micron strops.

    -Clay

    #4790
    Jonny
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    So before you got 5/3.5 Diamond and Leather Strops. In the new system you get 1/.5 Diamond and leather Strops, is that change because of the addition of the 1.4 & .6 ceramic stones?

    So in other words you’re getting more in the “Micro Fine Dept”(not sure the terminology). So the benefits might not be apparent to me as I’m new, so why the change/additions?

    #4795
    wickededge
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    So before you got 5/3.5 Diamond and Leather Strops. In the new system you get 1/.5 Diamond and leather Strops, is that change because of the addition of the 1.4 & .6 ceramic stones?

    So in other words you’re getting more in the “Micro Fine Dept”(not sure the terminology). So the benefits might not be apparent to me as I’m new, so why the change/additions?

    Yes – since you get the Micro-Fine Ceramics, you can skip over the 5/3.5 strops and go straight to the 1/.5 strops giving you the ability to further refine the edge.

    -Clay

    #4886
    Andrew
    Participant
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    So how much is the Pro pack II?

    #4888
    wickededge
    Keymaster
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    So how much is the Pro pack II?

    The Pro-Pack II will be $675.

    -Clay

    #4900
    Jonny
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    Was going to start a new thread about the Pro II but since we’re here, I’ll ask now. Is there going to be a price drop or sale or anything? LOL! I don’t necessarily mind finally ordering this thing and plunking down $675 (yikes!) but if there’s a sale right after I order, things are gonna’ get messy, LOL!!!

    #4908
    wickededge
    Keymaster
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    Was going to start a new thread about the Pro II but since we’re here, I’ll ask now. Is there going to be a price drop or sale or anything? LOL! I don’t necessarily mind finally ordering this thing and plunking down $675 (yikes!) but if there’s a sale right after I order, things are gonna’ get messy, LOL!!!

    No upcoming sales planned, I promise. I don’t like it when that happens to me!

    -Clay

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