Chester Simon

When I first started sharpening knives, I began charging around $5 per knife, but as I gained more experience and invested in better equipment, I bumped it up to $10-$15, depending on the size and condition of the knife. Prices really depend on your location and the demand for such services.

I have the WE GO and added a 800 EF/1000 UF, 1500 Diamond/Blank Platens w/ 3 Micron AO Lapping and  5/3.5 Leather Strops. I couldn’t be happier. Sharpens my knives wicked sharp.

Also have a Wixy and a Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope. Mwahahahhahaha

@sksharp

I purchased the GO, 800/1000 Stones and 0.35/0.5 Leather Strop. While I think I don’t really “Have” to get the higher grit, it would be nice for my fancy knives.

I received my WEGO on Friday. After having it a few days and going back to re-read this thread, I have the following comments.

1. One extra set of pockets will work on a bundle.  I picked up the 800/1000 stones with mine and some 0.5/0.35 strops.  I would say that an 800/1000 stone combo would be the bundled stones, but I think a 800/1200 might b…

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I got mine on Friday and Sharpened all of the knives in my house. I am already looking at a 1200/1600 grit stones. I also heard there was an upgraded bag for holding all of my abrasives. I haven’t seen on their website yet.