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Sounds like you’re on your way.  The knives are getting clamped in the “sweet spot”.

The WE100 model in the Pro Pack 1 is the most affordable, economical model but it offers the least adjustability for angle setting precision and less ease of use.  Each of the angle positioning indents I believe are 1/2º apart.  So, when trying to match an exi…[Read more]

Welcome Randy I sent a “Private Message” with my “E-Mail Address” it is good to have you on the Forum.

We’re glad to have you here to be a part of it. Welcome Randy Phillips

I’m in. Also, can you incorporate a notch in the the part which rides on the blade. I filed this into mine to allow easy sliding on the edge without slipping off. It also keeps the focus plane consistent and enables easier consistent sliding while looking only at the monitor which usually is via a USB on my phone.

Tattooman, welcome.  First,  which model sharpener are you using?

You may want to try using a red or blue colored Sharpie.  Black ink is not as easy to see as the colors.

First, before you can try to determine the existing bevel angles you are trying to find the best clamping position for efficient sharpening.   This is called “the sweet spot…[Read more]

I just completed this new “Narrow” format Step Tier Model for new forum member James.  This is the first model in the new “Narrow Series” I have completed.  The new “Narrow Series” have slightly closer post spacing than the “Standard Series Rack-Its”.  They’re intended to be used where whetstones will not be considered, and sharpening workspace ma…[Read more]

I have just added a new Rack-It design to my “Modular Design Series”.  This Rack-It is the Flat Tabletop Expandable Model.  I have incorporated the modular post rung concept from the Step Tiered Model with the aluminum side supports to offer this new style Rack-It system:

These Rack-Its can be made is various configuration for post quantities a…[Read more]

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Welcome to the W.E. Forum, srenovo.

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Welcome to the Forum JackStraw

600 grit is about as fine as I go most of the time with my Diamond stones, then Kangaroo Leather.

Some times I can get down to 200 grams on the Edge On Up PT50A, usually closer to 240.

My unit is battery powered so I need to occasionally put “Gram Scale Weights” on the scales to check to see if the batteries are week.

Some do sharpen to 600 grit as a finished knife.

Yes, the 50/80 is aggressive but it has it’s place.  Being as coarse as it is it requires a pretty good break in period.  You may want to break it in on a piece of flat bar steel. You can pick up a length at Home Depot.  Just cut a suitable length off with a hacksaw.  If it’s causing alot of dam…[Read more]

Welcome to the W.E. Forum JackStraw.

Give yourself some time.  Consistent, predictable sharp results using your WEPS takes time and lots of practice.  Even after I thought I knew what I was doing since I was producing nicely sharpened knife edges, I saw my results continue to improve.  As I sharpened more for years after that, my edges im…[Read more]

“Necessity is the mother of invention”.  Good deal! 👍

Welcome to the W.E. Forum Ray R.

Please read this thread.  It’s one of many Forum threads where we addressed this W.E. user’s issue.

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Welcome to the Wicked Edge Forum Paxman.

I like to use a small rectangular patch of real leather chamois cloth.  I bought a chamois cloth from the Walmart auto aisle probably 6 or more years ago.  The leather chamois is used to dry cars after washing them.  I’ve been cutting on this same cloth and still have like half of it left.

I wrap the dr…[Read more]

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Hold off on ordering whetstones, just yet.  I’m in the middle of doing a whetstone study.  It’s a comparison of six different series stones, four brands.  I’m 5/6 the way through the different sets, for my first go round.  I’m trying to objectively compare my user experiences to decide how I like each stone set and which I like best.  I want…[Read more]

Brett C., I sent you a private message.

I have not used the nano cloth strops.  I generally just use the 4µ/2µ pair on leather.  These days I sharpen my knives to use them.  The fine polish you seek is not needed for my purposes.

I did chased the perfect mirror polish bevels when I first started with W.E.  I learned how elusive it was.  When working at sub-µ abrasive levels it’s ve…[Read more]