Wayne
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Wayne replied to the topic Bevel widening at the tip. How to prevent? in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 1 month ago
Thanks much, MarcH. This has all been very informative for this WE tyro. Coincidentally, the first knife I reprofiled was a crude Kephart in 1095 1/8” thick. I observed widening of the bevel near the tip. It means is the maker did a good job as it should be reinforced, or thicker, at the tip, as a field knife. Or sheath knife as Horace Kephart c…[Read more]
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Wayne replied to the topic Talk me into a 130 in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 1 month ago
The main advantage of the WE130 is the upgraded Gen 3 split clamp. After struggling with a Lansky system its advantages are plain on a distal tapered blade geometry.
I deliberated for quite a while before committing to a WEPS system. After scrutinizing all of the accessories available after buying a WE130 kit, I thought it prudent to go for…[Read more]
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Wayne replied to the topic Hello All in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh yeah. The odd part for me is that I never had an interest in folders till I retired. Except for the ubiquitous SAK. Strange but true. Since joining BF I’ve spent thousands on folders, and a couple of good custom fixed blades. Now I truly have what I desire and will use. My premium kit, if you will.
The next step was a WE system. I’m still…[Read more]
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Wayne replied to the topic Hello All in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 1 month ago
What’s a classie?
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Wayne replied to the topic Hello All in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 1 month ago
Thanks, 000Robert. I should have used marchone but read the registration incorrectly.
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Wayne started the topic Hello All in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 1 month ago
I’m a retired chef with 30 years in white tablecloth restaurants, including two of my own. Using knives as part of my daily activities is ingrained. Regretfully, I never became proficient at freehand sharpening. I achieved only passable toothy edges on my (mostly Wusthof) work horses. I almost always had a Norton Tri-Stone around.
For a couple of…[Read more]
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Wayne became a registered member 4 years, 1 month ago