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Marc H replied to the topic Second set of strops? in the forum Stropping 1 year, 6 months ago
I use those four grits, (4/2/1/0.5µ) on cow leather with no issues. I thoroughly wipe down the sharpened blade with rubbing alcohol before using the strops and also between grit changes. This helps keep my strops clean for a very long time. Eventually, when the strops get black and shiny I wipe/scrub the strops with rubbing alcohol on a shop…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic New to the forum. Just wanted to introduce myself in the forum Welcome Mat 1 year, 6 months ago
Both models are the top model in their series. They are comparable in functionality and efficiency with some minor differences in the components. In the hands of an experienced user the same quality results can be expected with either model
The WE66 is more compact which may be cramped for some users. The Gen 3 Pro is larger, more spacious and…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic I may have screwed up my WE Pro Gen 3 in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 1 year, 6 months ago
No worries…the W.E. inscribed angle delineation are matched or calibrated, so-to-speak, to a blade, I believe, that is 5/8″ above the center of the jaw tops. For any other clamping situation the demarcation are just an approximation or indicator. A properly zeroed angle cube is the only true way to determine your relative stone angle settings.…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic how do you determine angle to begin at or just stick to 18-20 degrees in the forum Sharpening as a Business 1 year, 6 months ago
Welcome to the W.E. Forum wilson. I suggest you subscribe to the Wicked Edge You Tube Channel. There are answers there to all your questions.
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AK Jim started the topic Gen 3 V2 Jaw in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 6 months ago
Question the new Gen 3 V2 has only one set of mounting holes unlike the older version with 2. How will this affect my mounting logs I have for my knives?
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Marc H replied to the topic Any tips on sharpening a Sandrin tungsten carbide blade in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 1 year, 7 months ago
Has anyone tried fine grit oil stones, or whetstones for this alloy?
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Marc H replied to the topic Any tips on sharpening a Sandrin tungsten carbide blade in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 1 year, 7 months ago
Edge leading strokes will probably slash lapping films. Do to the nature of the thin plastic-like film, edge trailing, that is up and off strokes, like used with strops are recommended with this medium, also.
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AK Jim replied to the topic Thick blade mounting in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 7 months ago
Well TC you are not the only one getting old you are correct I meant 5/16”. Thanks for catching that👍😎
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AK Jim replied to the topic Thick blade mounting in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 7 months ago
Thanks again I got the Tormax and it worked great you do have to be careful how you center it. Maybe the WE crew can come up with something similar as I’ll be using this for my smaller pocket knives also. Simple to mount and it works well in the Gen3 jaws.
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Marc H replied to the topic WTS – Edge-On-Up PT50A Sharpness Tester (complete) in the forum Want to Sell 1 year, 7 months ago
5/29/2023: Asking price lowered to $185.00 includes shipping.
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Marc H started the topic WTS – Edge-On-Up PT50A Sharpness Tester (complete) in the forum Want to Sell 1 year, 7 months ago
Want to sell: used BESS Edge-On-Up PT50A Sharpness Tester. Complete setup in original box. Operates on 2 AAA batteries. A/C adapter not included. Has Test filament holder with testing filament spool, test clip holder with no clips, testing fulcrum. Includes standard calibration weight set and calibrating razor blades. Instruction manual…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Second set of strops? in the forum Stropping 1 year, 7 months ago
To quote Ret Det Joe Kenda, “my, my my”. You are down the RH.
Once you add a scope to the routine it means you can really scrutinize your efforts. Working with a scope I began to see the inconsistencies in my efforts. Checking and making micro-fine angle adjustments is my way to monitor my stone and knife positioning is rock stable. Also, I work…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Second set of strops? in the forum Stropping 1 year, 7 months ago
Yes, order the emulsions and the strop blanks separately to make that 2/1 pair.
Yes, the logic is the pair the finer cmpds with the smoother leathers. I’ve read there are natural silicas or particles in cow hide making it inherently scratchy. This limits cow hides ultimate smoothness. Too scratchy for the finer grit cmpds??? I’ve also wanted to…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Second set of strops? in the forum Stropping 1 year, 7 months ago
I’d add finer grits, like 2µ/1µ on new leather strops.
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Marc H replied to the topic Second set of strops? in the forum Stropping 1 year, 7 months ago
This is the Rabbit Hole…. I use simply a 4µ/2µ on cow following every stone progression on every knife. That strop pair following good stonework done with an attention to detail gives me a very nicely polished bevel and very sharp edge. If you want more than this, you can increase the grit progressions, stone progressions and mediums you use w…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Second set of strops? in the forum Stropping 1 year, 7 months ago
For stropping, IMO, the most important contributor is your preparation. Good stropping will not enhance or bring out the shine and sharpness of an unfinished knife edge.
I believe good stropping technique is key. More-so than the strop type. I prefer to strop in a mostly vertical, up and off, edge-trailing strokes, with moderate applied finger…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Second set of strops? in the forum Stropping 1 year, 7 months ago
The strop mediums themselves range from smooth to smoother: Cow leather> Kangaroo leather> Microfiber.
I try to apply and use the finer grit strop compounds to the smoother strop mediums.
As strop compounds go, I found the pastes are drier and tend to flake off the strops with use. The emulsions are a smoother milky liquid and easier to a…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Protech TR-3 Question in the forum Tips for Specific Knife Grinds and Styles 1 year, 8 months ago
I can’t speak with any experience about clamping that particular knife. It doesn’t look especially challenging. Any current W.E. model should be able to clamp it well. I the believe newest vise and jawset like on the new WE66, was desigbed for folder knives and those sharpening them. Especially for distally tapered and FFG knives.
Any W.E. model…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Long & flex knife mount in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 8 months ago
Tom I also posted to the FB Group. I can share more photos here. I was fortunate enough to end up with part of an unpursued project that I was testing. The concept is great. This (blue colored) “Outrigger” supports and stabilizes knives I have clamped in my modified WE130.
The rear orange cradle belts the handle in place. I can slide and…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Mounting screws? in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 8 months ago
Welcome to the W.E. Forum Chuck. If you buy a package or setup from W.E. it comes with every needed to assembly then use it. If you didn’t get everything it’s an oversight. Contact them by submitting a ticket and they should promptly remedy it.
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