Wayne
@marchone
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Thanks much, MarcH. This has all been very informative for this WE tyro. Coincidentally, the first knife I reprofiled with my WEPS was a crude Kephart in 1/8” thick 1095 tool steel. 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 called them.
I’ll concern myself with the aesthetics of perfectly even and polished bevels when I graduate to my custom folders. That might be a ways off.
The main advantage of the WE130 is the upgraded Gen 3 split clamp. After struggling with a Lansky system its advantages are plain to see 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 broke for a Pro-Pack III. I’m glad I did.
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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 pouring over videos. The Jende WEPS Chosera Tutorials posted in Getting Started are very helpful.
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Thanks, 000Robert. I should have used marchone but read the registration incorrectly.
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