Marc H (Wicked Edge Expert Corner)
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Try to look at the break-in differently. You are figuring or using a counting method that will mechanically get the stones broken in with time and effort. What I suggest is you pay attention to the stone’s feel, of each grit, grit by grit, as you use them. Use the break-in time to familiarize yourself with how the stones feel new as compared to how feel as you use them towards, they’re full break-in. Learn from the experience, as you use each grit during the break-in.
The finer grits require less time and effort to break them in whereas the coarser grits may require more time and effort before you feel them cleaning up and become more consistent. Take advantage of the break-in period besides familiarizing yourself with the grits usefulness and the associated size of the scratch pattern. But you also can familiarize yourself with and practice the practical sharpening strokes and directions we use with the W.E. on a regular basis. Don’t waste the break-in learning opportunity.
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Welcome to the W.E. Forum, Jim Egerton. You’re at the right places to learn what you can between this forum and the FaceBook Groups!
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The W.E. loupe is a lighted magnifying glass similar to one used by stamp collectors. It does what it’s supposed to do, well.
There are better, more powerful magnification, lighted instruments to use. I prefer to work with a digital USB Microscope.
I use the microscope to inspect every aspect of my sharpening/polishing regimen. (The scope can be used with a tablet, phone or lap-top). A scope is remote. You won’t need to lean your face up close to a sharpened knife edge.
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The precision and accuracy is there. It’s for you to utilize. I see +/-0.03º with due diligence, effort and attention to details. It’s more work than is needed to achieve a very nicely sharpened knife. The precision will allow you to go as far as you want to, to explore “how sharp is sharp”
BTW: David N., Those diamond stones improve with break-in. Don’t fear you’re wasting them.
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The Dual-Cam vise, included with the Gen 4 Pros and WE66s, clamps and holds very well for most knives. Since I sharpen mostly full-size chef’s knives, I do always work with a Stabil-Rizer Clamping System Accessory on all my WEPS setups. This is for added rigidity, and lateral or rotational stability.
The Micro-angle adjusters allow you to utilize the full precision and accuracy the WEPS offers. With the adjusters you can match the precise bevel angle(s) applied by the knife smith.
My WE sharpeners are mounted on heavy bases to enhance user’s stability.
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Welcome to the W.E. Forum Lee.
First, Micro-Angle adjusters are necessary in my experiences to allow you to precisely match bevels angles as applied by the knife maker. The G4P model without the micro-adjusters will not give you the selective predictable, precision control of all your angle settings.
The WE66 and the Gen 4 Pr0 will allow for similar results with similar level of user experience. The two models are equally similar to use although the micr0-angle adjustment mechanisms differ from model to model. The Gen 4 Pro has separate gross angle and fine angle adjustment features. In the WE66, all adjustments are done with a single knurled knob. The same precision, accuracy can be achieved just as easily with either model.
The knife sharpening process or regimen and the sharpening and polishing mediums are the same for both of these models.
The WE66 is a smaller more compact model that lends itself to portability. The larger Gen 4 Pro is more of a desktop model and heavier to carry.
Here is a video I produced some time ago:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KKb6w86FQ/
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WE has not made the Dual-Cam vises available, yet. The WE60 would require an adapter to use that Dual-Cam vise because the mount or base is different with those Dual-Cam models, the WE64 & WE66. I suspect W.E. is developing an upgrade option now that we’ll see in the future.
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The Wicked Edge Precision Sharpening Systems are a guided sharpening system that uses angled sharpening stones. It is not a belt type automated sharpening setup.
The WE has a scissor adapter and a chisel attachment, accessories. The WE was not designed nor is it intended to use on larger blades and power tool blades, or chain saw blades.
The Wicked Edge is an excellent guided Knife Sharpener.
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This the third installment of Sunday School – Knife Talk.
I try to explain and maybe misspell sharpening myths when for asymmetrically ground and uneven bevel knives. I try to help you identify these knives I explain the sharpening ratios.
If you like more content like this, I invite you to join the Wicked Edge Expert Corner Group:
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(MarcH's Rack-Its)Welcome to the forum Ronnie.
Some blade shapes are challenging and difficult to clamp and sharpen with any Wicked Edge models. Even using the LAA it can be difficult.
I would not attribute your user difficulties to a phoney WE. Never heard any issues over a) the years.
Your Case knife is one of those situations where using a Tormek Small Knife Holder may be needed. This holds the knife offset by the handle.
There are lots of work-arounds and accessories I discuss and use for these situations at this group, for Wicked Edge Users: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/F1baK8jyuCHbtv9d/
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Welcome to the forum.
Are you looking for an argument, an agreement, yes, yes. All you said is correct. Including the marketing part. But, They really do care. The prices have come down.
But they’re really good knife sharpeners. Really well engineered and well made. The more expensive models are easier to use the precision these things offer. They do what they say with excellent support.
Yes I’m a fan and a long time user. If it’s something you can get how to use, pick it !up, not everyone does, it really allows the user, the actual “knife sharpener” the ability to use these sharpening systems to achieve edge sharpness you never could before. Truly.
Hey, about the gun story…when in college I met a guy who was an amateur gun smith. He said buy this Remington bolt action $79 rifle. He made for me a marksman capable rifle after refining, customizations and accessories. The WE base models have those bones. The newest WE40 base model is $185. My story was 40 yrs ago….
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