Martin Hainsworth

[Martin Hainsworth]

Exactly what I want to know

 

Thanks, much appreciated

[Martin Hainsworth]

Is that because the leather has more ‘give’ in it than a solid stone?

At that angle are you actually stropping the edge or the bevel?

Just trying to work out the physics behind it. At the moment I’m stropping at the same angle I’m sharpening at.

[Martin Hainsworth]

Thanks Mark

I hadn’t thought of that. I use some non slip matting that a friend gave me years ago but it tends to get chewed up after every use. Taping each blade is a pain if I’m doing a lot of knives (like all my kitchen knives in one go).

I’ve seen a video of the prototype vice which still seems to get sideways movement of the knife in the clamp if there is a heavy taper from the back of the knife to the tip.

I like the idea of the speed of the cam system but if I still have to ‘pad’ the blade out in the clamp I may as well stick with the gen 2 clamp.

[Martin Hainsworth]

Well done Dave you won’t regret buying one.

I’ve all sorts but these are some of my nicest ones.

Left handed Sebenza and some custom Shing slipjoints. My normal EDC is a titanium UKPK

 

and my pride and joy outdoors knife, a Stuart Mitchell Secare.

 

Along with a few others and a load of Global chef knives.

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[Martin Hainsworth]

My apologies, all my items have started their journey in Germany so I assumed that was their central office!

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Dave

[Martin Hainsworth]

Hi Dave another UK lad here 🙂

I can’t comment on the Gen3 as it didn’t exist when I bought my system but I’ve had no problems at all with my pro pack 2 in the time I’ve owned it. We seem to have a similar collection of knives and I’ve been able to sharpen everything from a 3inch slipjoint to a 14inch Global chef knife without problems (and very impressive results).

I have been thinking about a gen 3 vice to help hold full flat ground blades better (i use a non slip mouse mat type material to help hold them securely in the normal clamp) but remain undecided at this time.

You can order from Knives and Tools with confidence as it’s where I got my system from (and other accessories since) but be aware they are not a UK company. It will be shipped from Germany so factor in 3-5 days for shipping. If you want a faster service (although they are out of stock as I type) then use Heinnie Haynes, a UK company with legendary customer service in the UK knife community. They are the same price as Knives and Tools and you are likely to get your goods next day.

This is my set up, I added the low angle adaptor, 50/80, 1200/1600 stones. Since then I’ve also added balsa strops which I use with 0.5 micron DMT spray (also available from Knives and Tools) which I prefer to the paste (personal preference). I also use polish tapes from the Edge pro system on the hard ceramic stones. I’d like to use the Wicked Edge stuff listed on their sites but I’m concerned about the import and shipping costs from the US. I can only hope as things take off and demand increases other suppliers on this side of the pond will stock more of the finishing accessories.

A x30 illuminated loupe really helps to see what’s going on with the edge (I would say it’s an essential accessory) but I like the idea of the microscope!

The Wicked Edge system is exceptional, expensive no doubt but you won’t be disappointed with the results

 

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[Martin Hainsworth]

Done, my location is just to my town. I don’t live in a castle (where i have placed the marker! )

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