Dennis Hibar

Well, can’t believe it has been 8 years since I started this thread and almost 5 since I updated it.  Figured now would be a good time since I added a new sharpener … another Wicked Edge, of course.

I made a decision to give my Gen 3 Pro to my daughter and her partner so they could sharpen their knives rather than bringing them to me to…[Read more]

It’s been a while since I’ve stopped by, but let me add a little something.  For removing small (barely visible) burrs, I like to use a felt deburring block as soon as I transition from stones to films.  It does such a good job, that I often don’t even bother with strops (I rarely go with a perfectly mirrored finish anymore).  I tend to only us…[Read more]

Don’t waste your money.  I had one (same scope, different brand name).  Image quality is very grainy (but sufficient for some things).  Build quality is sub-par.  Mine lasted for less than a year. Other disadvantages have already been mentioned.

This was active quite some time ago (probably much longer ago than I can remember, since I am not sure the link can easily be located here):

Wicked Edge Users Map

No one on the map in the Rochester area ….. but, like I said, doubt if anyone even remembers that the map is available to use.  Maybe a sticky thread could get this thing going again.

I hear you!   My daughter tells me that super glue is the only thing holding my body together!!!

Well, it has been a little over 3 years since I posted about my WE Journey and almost 8 years since I’ve been using the WE system. While I don’t post much anymore, I do try to stop by the forum several times a week to see what’s new in the WE world. Anyway, figured it was about time to add some experiences to my journey.

As you’ve read in my jour…[Read more]

Be advised that while the Tormek does offer some advantages for smaller knives with narrow blades, it may prove frustrating to use with the Gen 3 … UNLESS you are able to clamp your knife in the Tormek so that the blade is perfectly aligned (perpendicular to the base).  Unlike the the WE models with the individually adjustable arms, you may…[Read more]

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Let me add another thing on the subject.  After experiencing bent vise jaw tips many years ago on my original WE, I try to never over-tighten the vise. I only snug the top screw and then tighten the bottom one to a point where the gap between each half of the vise jaws is close to being even, top to bottom.  As long as the knife does change p…[Read more]

Marc … Brian’s problem (from what I see in his picture) is a bent vise jaw tips, as stated in the title.  This has happened to a handful (that I know of) of vises (including one of my own).

Brian … email or call WE and show them the pic.  They should be able to help you out.

Two strikes.  First, as mentioned above by Mikedoh, CRK frames are titanium, not stainless steel.  This is why you probably made it worse using the abrasives you used.  Second, even if you sent it to CRK, they would not do a refurbishment (spa treatment) on it as it is an inlaid model.  They only do spa treatments on models without inlays.  They…[Read more]

If it is the instructions I think you are talking about, I remember seeing them.  I converted them into a pdf file for future reference.  I’ll try attaching it to this reply.

Neat.  I was gnat’s hair from being assigned to Karamursel around the same time.  A few weeks before, however, I was diverted and ended up in Berlin.  In retrospect, I think it was for the best … as I absolutely loved the 4 years I spent in Berlin.  Happy sharpening!

That is very sad news.  I shared many direct conversations with Mark over the years.  Far too young to go.  He will be missed.

I have both WE systems (old and new vise styles)  and the new wider LAA.  Can attest to the fact that the new wider LAA fits both.