Derek Shaffer
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Derek Shaffer started the topic Touching up edge on 1k or 1500 diamond stones in the forum Main Forum 5 years, 7 months ago
Really getting the hang of my new wicked edge but have a question. Recently sharpened my microtech utx85 and love using the wicked edge so much I find myself wanting to constantly touch up the edge on the 1k or 1500 stones. Will doing this too frequently remove a bunch of steel, or am I basically just polishing the edge each time? Would it be a…[Read more]
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Derek Shaffer replied to the topic Microtech edge angle in the forum Main Forum 5 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for the tip on moving the knob for the L brackets, will save me for now from upgrading to the micro adjustable arms, which I’m sure I will add soon. Bit the bullet and sharpened my benchmade 940 tonight and had great success, bevel set at 20 degrees and matched up well with the factory grind. 1500 stone will be here tomorrow and cant wait…[Read more]
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Derek Shaffer started the topic Microtech edge angle in the forum Main Forum 5 years, 7 months ago
Just purchased a we100 model and absolutely love it. Have done 3 practice knives so far and getting better each time. Thinking about doing my microtech utx85, what angle would be best to start at with microtech? Should I set it at 20 and see how much marker is removed
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Derek Shaffer started the topic Finally upgraded to wicked edge in the forum Main Forum 5 years, 8 months ago
Have been using edge pro for years and can achieve great results with it, but sometimes struggle for accuracy getting the same sharpness every time. Decided to pull the trigger on a wicked edge 100, hopefully I made the right choice
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Derek Shaffer became a registered member 5 years, 8 months ago