000Robert
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000Robert replied to the topic Cobratec OTF in the forum Main Forum 4 days ago
You’re welcome. Yeah, they do look similar. You can use some thick clear plastic to put your OTF inside of when you take it apart to make sure a spring doesn’t fly into never, never land. I use some thick plastic bags that I bought to keep my old concert T-shirts in. They have saved me a lot of aggravation!
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000Robert replied to the topic Cobratec OTF in the forum Main Forum 6 days, 4 hours ago
Hi drdk, I have no experience with Cobratec but I remember hearing that they are made in China and assembled in the USA, but I could be wrong. If they are made in China then the D2 may not really be D2. But it may still be decent steel. I would reprofile the blade to 20dps. You can use the sharpie and find out what the real edge bevels are – I’m…[Read more]
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000Robert replied to the topic Widged Edge clamp – wrong angle! in the forum Main Forum 1 week, 3 days ago
I haven’t noticed any ‘lean’ on my fixed vise WE60. I haven’t taken the time to check for it either. I just use the sharpie and set each side to the angle that I want and don’t worry about it. And my edge bevels look perfect. I also like my fixed side of the vise to be on the left side.
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000Robert replied to the topic Sushi knife challenge in the forum Main Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I think you are overreacting. I’m not the authority on sharpening, but I do try to listen to the experts.
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000Robert replied to the topic Sushi knife challenge in the forum Main Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Then their edges start chipping and they blame the steel. The edge apex is a very small area of steel. You can overheat it enough to damage the heat treat and not even know it or feel it.
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000Robert replied to the topic Struggling with getting sharp edges in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 1 month, 2 weeks ago
No, only after I am finished sharpening the knife. Then I remove it to get the small burr that is left, off.
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000Robert replied to the topic Struggling with getting sharp edges in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the forum, Todd.
I’ve not had any problems with my Wicked Edge sharpeners. I check for burrs on both sides after every grit. I use a piece of folded creased paper towel to feel for the burrs. I feel for the burrs with the creased part of the paper towel.
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000Robert replied to the topic Sushi knife challenge in the forum Main Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I would advise against using a dry belt grinder on blade edges except for maybe lawnmower blades. Here is an article about it on Knife Steel Nerds. A dry belt grinder may ruin the heat treat on blade edge bevels.
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000Robert replied to the topic WE66 Obsidian vs WE130? in the forum Main Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago
It really just comes down to personal likes and dislikes and people’s lifestyles. If I were still hunting and camping and stuff, then I would probably go with the WE66 because of it being more portable and its easiness to be mounted.
And if I was on a tight budget or didn’t sharpen much or mainly sharpened slip joint pocketknives then I would go…[Read more]
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000Robert replied to the topic Great new USB 'scope, but I need some WiFi help in the forum Off Topic 2 months ago
Hello John, You can see a slight burr on the edge of the blade in the photo. For feeling for a burr – I use a small piece of paper towel folded in half. Then feel for a burr with the folded end. It works pretty good for me and it’s faster than using the microscope all the time.
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000Robert replied to the topic Sushi knife challenge in the forum Main Forum 2 months, 1 week ago
The WE diamond stones last a lot longer than most people seem to think that they do. I’ve had my WE130 for nearly 3 years and I still use my original stones. I was even reprofiling chisels with my 100 grit stones before I got smart and bought some 50/80 stones. My 100 grit stones are starting to look a little ragged, but they are still working for now.
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000Robert replied to the topic Sushi knife challenge in the forum Main Forum 2 months, 1 week ago
I don’t remember ever seeing a Wicked Edge like that one. I’ve never tried to sharpen a knife like that one. I might try to use my scissor attachment to see if it would work. Maybe Marc will chime in soon because I don’t know anything about Japanese knives.
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000Robert replied to the topic Custom WE66 mods and stone/accessory holder in the forum Wicked Edge GO 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the forum, Gabe. That looks pretty good.
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000Robert replied to the topic Is the WE130 overkill for me? in the forum Main Forum 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the forum, adamlantelme.
Like Marc said, the WE130 will serve you well and you can also grind asymmetrical edge bevels with it. If you need to save money, then the WE60 will serve you well also. There are also some 13″ guide rods available for it now for the taller/longer knives.
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000Robert replied to the topic WE 6x Custom Storage in the forum MODS 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Pretty cool!
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000Robert replied to the topic The New Wicked Edge WE66 Obsidian in the forum Product Announcements 3 months ago
I’m not sure. Maybe @Clay will give you an answer.
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000Robert replied to the topic Single Bevel Japanese Shapening in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 3 months, 1 week ago
Welcome to the forum, Brent. Up at the top right of the page you will see the “Knowledge Base”. Click on it and there is a lot of info and great help there. Happy sharpening!
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000Robert replied to the topic W.E. Rack-Its Stone Holders for Sale in the forum Want to Sell 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I have a 24 Step Tiered Rack-It from Marc and I love it.
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000Robert replied to the topic W.E. Rack-Its Stone Holders for Sale in the forum Want to Sell 3 months, 2 weeks ago
It looks nice, Marc.
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