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Michael Blakley started the topic 2 simple hints for new users in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 2 months, 1 week ago
If you are new to Wicked Edge, here are two simple tips that will help.
- You’ll want an even bevel on both sides of the blade. One bevel should not be steeper than the other nor longer than the other (depending on how you say it). What happened to me was this, because I am right handed, I was pushing the stone into the knife harder on the ri…
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wickededge replied to the topic Annoying purchasing experience in the forum Welcome Mat 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jeff,
That’s terrible all the way around. The only good thing is the quality of your photos… I’ve asked our Customer Success manager to reach out and try to fix this for you more quickly.
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wickededge replied to the topic I'm getting a crapload of spam in the forum Suggestion Box 4 months, 4 weeks ago
The spammer has been blocked, thank you Marc. Is anyone still getting spammy messages?
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developer (ChrisB) replied to the topic Banner Upload Failure in the forum Forum Usability Notes and Requests 1 year ago
Another update. It appears that the cover image feature is accidentally blocked by a wordpress plugin that we use to prevent spam signups and spam activity. Meaning, it’s blocked for everyone, and not that any of us is trying to spam the forum. Because that anti-spam plugin is overall a really helpful thing, and because it may take a lot of…[Read more]
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developer (ChrisB) replied to the topic Banner Upload Failure in the forum Forum Usability Notes and Requests 1 year ago
The team updated me this morning that they’re still trying to figure it out and fix it (we host the forum on WordPress, and our hosting company provides support on WordPress issues like this).
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developer (ChrisB) replied to the topic Banner Upload Failure in the forum Forum Usability Notes and Requests 1 year ago
Thanks for letting us know about this, and sorry for delayed reply. The web developers are working to fix this, I’ll post an update once they do.
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sksharp replied to the topic Sushi knife challenge in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 2 months ago
OK so you are the authority on all types of sharpening and sharpeners. I’ll have to remember that in the future. I mean you even had to point out that there is a very tiny amount of steel at the apex. What a revelation! You don’t think there are ways to sharpen different edges differently? The WE is the only answer? You do realize they make belts…[Read more]
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sksharp replied to the topic Is the WE130 overkill for me? in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 2 months ago
Welcome to the search for the “perfect” edge. lol
Good luck, hope you are as happy as I’ve been with my decision.
To the pleasure, sksharp
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sksharp replied to the topic Sushi knife challenge in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 2 months ago
Professionals have been using belt sanders, wheels, or the like in one form or another for hundreds of years. with the right material and in the right hands, so you don’t ruin the heat treat, you can make edges very, very sharp with convex edge and no limitation on blade width. You can also polish the daylights out of the knife if you want it…[Read more]
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sksharp replied to the topic WE66 Obsidian vs WE130? in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 2 months ago
I also own a WE60, pre purchased when it first came out for $150.00. With the deluxe case and an extra set of stones(800/1000) and 14/10 leather strop, it’s a pretty complete system for personal use on certain knives, but it has limitations. For portability and ease of set up there’s nothing close though. Perfect for hunting and vacation trips.…[Read more]
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sksharp replied to the topic Struggling with getting sharp edges in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 1 year, 2 months ago
There is a lot in your post. Providing your stones are all broke in, I find the higher(or finer) grits like 1500 take longer to break in than lower grit stones, diamond stones always have a “toothy” edge. The strops are a great way to get rid of the “tooth” on your edge. The edges I’ve made with expensive wet stones are the only ones that don’t…[Read more]
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sksharp replied to the topic Greetings from Columbus — and request for posting helplp in the forum Welcome Mat 1 year, 2 months ago
Can’t help with IT problems, but welcome.
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sksharp replied to the topic Any tips on sharpening a Sandrin tungsten carbide blade in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 1 year, 2 months ago
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.
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sksharp replied to the topic Smaller case for WE 130 in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 2 months ago
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]
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sksharp replied to the topic Sushi knife challenge in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 2 months ago
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]
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sksharp replied to the topic WE66 Obsidian vs WE130? in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 2 months ago
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]
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sksharp replied to the topic Is the WE130 overkill for me? in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 2 months ago
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]
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Richard replied to the topic Miyabi Birchwood Chef’s Knife Sharpening Tips for Newbie??? in the forum Tips for Specific Knife Grinds and Styles 1 year, 6 months ago
So the 9.5-13 dps is a range at which the knife might be sharpened to? That’s crazy. LOL
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Richard replied to the topic New to WE and need a little guidance on Chicago Cutlery Steak Knives and set up in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 6 months ago
I wanted to agree with you about the 20 dps bevel. Unless otherwise specified by a customer, I do mine all at 20 with the exception on my Sandoku which is 10. I bought a Spyderco Gauntlet which includes a ceramic stick system fixed at 20 dps and my idea really words great. I sharpened all my kitchen knives at 20 and stopped at 1000 grit during…[Read more]
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Richard replied to the topic Miyabi Birchwood Chef’s Knife Sharpening Tips for Newbie??? in the forum Tips for Specific Knife Grinds and Styles 1 year, 6 months ago
Two questions. I’m looking to take on a Miyabi Kaizen II Chef’s Knife and the specs say the blade angle is 9.5-13 dps. What does that actually mean? Is that a convex bevel where it’s 13 degrees at the apex and then it gradually rolls inward resulting in 9.5 at the bottom of the bevel? The other questions is that I cannot create any less than a…[Read more]
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