Fat Lewie
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Fat Lewie replied to the topic Growing Pains in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 6 months ago
Thanks, Redheads…this is extremely helpful…especially the photos of the progress on the progression of the edge for different grits. I have been using a USB Microscope but, to be perfectly honest, I have been struggling with exactly what to look for so this now gives me a great measuring stick.
I really appreciate the advice and…[Read more]
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Fat Lewie replied to the topic Growing Pains in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 6 months ago
Thanks, Airscapes…very helpful information especially the video showing different strokes to help get an edge. I will continue to experiment and try to have a little more patience with getting the stones broken in!
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Fat Lewie started the topic Growing Pains in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 6 months ago
Greetings! Very new Gen 3 Wicked Edge user here that is suffering through some difficult “growing pains” on learning how to sharpen a knife. I have now sharpened about 3 or 4 very cheap knives as practice and then a few of our thrashed Henckels kitchen knives…but I am still struggling with getting a nice, sharp knife with a shiny edge. I ha…[Read more]
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Fat Lewie replied to the topic Micro-Adjust Question in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 7 months ago
Thanks to all for the additional info on the problem and potential solutions. It seems like the WE original design is not the best and a mod / longer term solution is necessary (especially since I am already frustrated by this problem). I will research further and reach out to one of the forum members for a mod solution. Many thanks!
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Fat Lewie replied to the topic Micro-Adjust Question in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 7 months ago
Thank you…very helpful and greatly appreciated!
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Fat Lewie started the topic Micro-Adjust Question in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi! I am brand new to the Forum and knife sharpening in general having just purchased my Gen 3 Pro last week. I have been following the WE and Forum suggestions on breaking in the stones, working on technique, etc. by sharpening some very cheap knives. I have been taking my time and measuring the angle carefully as I change stones and so…[Read more]
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Fat Lewie became a registered member 4 years, 7 months ago