-Terry

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Like I was told, you have to do what gives you the results you desire. However, I do scrubbing to form the burr, then edge leading, heel to tip strokes, and continue those strokes until all or close to all evidence of the previous grit, have disappeared. I also hold about a third of the way up from the bottom of the stone. With…[Read more]

That was incredibly informative, thank you. It would be great if there was an experienced member near the 14616 zip. I’m a much better visual learner.

Sorry Readheads, I didn’t see your post as I was typing mine. My bad.

In my limited experience with creating a burr, the burr us much harder to detect as you progress to higher grits. You can still feel it, but it’s not as easy. I usually run a finger from spine, to edge on both sides, and can usually feel the difference. Just be sure you feel that difference from heel to tip. Then repeat the process on the other…[Read more]

I’m actually trying to look for a reflection on my knife edges, and it looks like I’m seeing reflection from  the sides (bevels) not the actual edge. I have a USB microscope coming Tuesday, I guess I’ll have to wait for that.

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Ok, well that’s almost exactly how I do it, so either were both right, or both wrong. Lol

Yes, I agree. I use my cube for each grit change. I also noticed that there is upwards of .3 to .4° slop in the stone on the guide rod too. I adjust for the position I hold the stones the most.

Perfect, thanks.

So as long as my cube indicates the desired angle, thats all that matters? Good to know. Thanks everyone.

1. Ok, so I put my knife at position F6, set the table to 15°, and the micro adjustment will not allow me to get an actual 15dps. However, if I set the table to 16°, I can get to 15  dps using micro adjustments. Is this normal?

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FYI, I’m using the Wicked Edge Gen 3 Pro.

So I’ve taken my system apart, and noticed 2 things. I have 6 washer sets, as opposed to the 5 I see in the instructions (Could be why my clamp is tight at the lowest tension setting with a regular pocket knife).

Secondly, a 1 inch long, by 1/ 8 inch diameter piece of rubber fell out of the clamp mechanism, and i don’t know where (again, not in…[Read more]

1. Ya, I lifted the blade, and it no longer hits the clamp. Most of my blades are close to the same size, so illI have to remember to lift em all a bit higher than resting on the pins. Thanks