developer (ChrisB)

Welcome Todd, consistency is the number one. Finger hold position and applied pressure on the stones are key. Constant flat continuous pressure between the flat sharpening stones and the bevels is required. I concentrate by using repetitive sharpening strokes to keep the applied edge work even and balanced. I verify my sharpening angles are…[Read more]

Can’t help with IT problems, but welcome.

What has worked for me on very chip prone material, in my case ceramic blades, use finer stones than you normally would and very light pressure. To much grit and they chip, to much pressure they chip. I like the idea of the whetstones, the softer stones will help prevent chipping. Take your time because it will take longer to sharpen than normal knives.

I have the case for the pro-pack 3, purchased together six years ago or so. I have a complete set of stones in the case and a newer set on March’s rack its. I just cover the extra rack-it just to keep dust off. I’m not sure I would even consider a smaller case though. I can take that case on the road and have everything I need, and then some most…[Read more]

I have run into a similar problem sharpening knives with what I was told was a Swedish grind. Some people around here use them for hunting knives. Because of the amount of metal to be removed I put a 15 degree standard edge on them and the hunters loved it. I know that doesn’t help you but my experience with that particular grind is they are not…[Read more]

While I trust and have talked to staff at WE, keep in mind this is their new sharpener and it is what they will push. I am not saying that the person you talked to is incorrect. I do not own or have not ever used the 66 but I have sharpened over 1000 knives with my 130 and I love it. It does sound to me that the new sharpener is easier to use…[Read more]

I have not been on this forum for some time now…so how is everyone? I have owned my WE130 for 6 or so years now and I added to it for the first year or 2. I now have all strops, all lapping films, almost all stropping compounds, scissor att. ect ect ect. Even have a set of expensive wet stones and I can say without reservation that I love all of…[Read more]

Nice Setup!

Well, I was able to get full WE coverage on the 10 deg 5/8″ bevel but after 1.5 hrs of paddling using even my 50/80 grit it has become apparent that I’ll need alot more time and will likely wear out my diamonds. Probably cause it has a 12 deg microbevel and the 10 deg bevel changes by ~1.5 deg over the 9 inch length. Not a job for the WE. Will…[Read more]

<!–more–>I filed down one side of the LAA and now I can get to 9 deg single side.

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It’s not like that. Each better model, a higher model number is a more expensive investment because it easier to use it well.. Each W.E. sharpener in the product line all do the same thing, sharpening knives. The more expensive models are easier to learn how to sharpen knives well. With the less expensive models you have less adjustment features…[Read more]

I find I get good sharpening results using W. E. whetstones when attempting to sharpen very hard and chip prone steels.

Here’s three earlier Forum threads addressing this subject. I suggest you read all the threads through. They are from different time periods with different user’s opinions. There’s something to take away from each…[Read more]

Ross, did you see this storage case “airscapes” made for his new WE66 Obsidian in an earlier forum post.

https://knife.wickededgeusa.com/forums/topic/we-6x-custom-storage/

You might reach out to him. He may be someone you can work with to get what you’re looking for.

I can build you a custom “Rack-It” that can fit in a plastic box or tote. PM me and we can work out the details.

I offer a variety of “Rack-It” stone storage systems sized and built for W.E. and W.E. after-market size mediums:

https://knife.wickededgeusa.com/forums/topic/we-stone-racks-for-sale/#post-58296