Alan

If I understand your question correctly, I believe that flipping the horizontal knife holder rotates the vise on the same plane (or axis) as the rod centerline, so there should be no change in the relationship between the shape of the edge and the rod’s rotational axis.  It will be reversed but not otherwise altered.

As a side note, I see two…[Read more]

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]

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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

yes, no longer available unless you can find used stones or new old stock.

Welcome to the forum!

When I sharpen my single bevel Japanese knives I use the W.E. stone hand-held, not on the guide rod, to debur the flat side of the clamped knife. This gives you the stone control needed for that situation.

Here’s a video made by Clay describing this method:

“Rack-Its” ready-made in time for the Holiday. #1 12 Post Flat Modular, #2 & #3 are both 3 Step Tiered 18 Post Std Width, #4 18 Post 3 Step Tiered Short Height, #5 16 Post 4 Step Tiered Compact, and #6 Professional Capacity 56 Post Flat Table-Top Model. Other RacK-It sizes and models are available and built to order. Please message for pricing.…[Read more]

I’ll messaged you Ed’s email

Jim, forum member member Ed K, makes an after market micro-angle adjuster kit for W.E. models. These adjusters lock your guide rod angles very securely, precisely and tools free. They make working with the W.E. easy and enjoyable.

Here’s a link to after market accessories: https://knife.wickededgeusa.com/forums/topic/custom-accessories-list-made-b…[Read more]

I just finished this 36 post Step Tiered “Rack-It” for forum member Lawdog. It’s packed for shipping in time for the holiday.

This “Rack-It” was built with the posts spaced to accommodate tall whetstones made for W.E. systems. This can sit on the table top or be hung on the wall while sharpening or to get it up out of the way when…[Read more]

These newer and newer steels alloys are being devised. Their extreme hardness does present sharpening challenges. I don’t think the issue is with the sharpener used. I think it’s more about the sharpening mediums and the sharpening technique. I’ll admit I don’t have a lot of experience or opportunities to sharpen these newer high tech steels found…[Read more]

Welcome to the W.E. forum Karl,

Each upgrade can allow you to use your W.E. sharpener easier in order to achieve better sharpening results with less difficulty and effort. With the correct upgrade kit the WE100, no matter how old the base unit may be, can be converted to the top model in this series, that is the WE130. This is just the sharpener…[Read more]

Front to back slippage is usually due to a distal blade taper, but if Buck knives (which seldom have significant tapers to them) are problematic, then it might be something else.  As Robert suggests, photos or a short video would be more helpful.

To expand on the taper problem as it relates to the LAA, the adapter is quite a bit wider than the…[Read more]

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