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Marc.

Thank you again for your counsel and guidance. It is very helpful and appreciated.

Tried another kitchen knife today.  Had success this time.  I had to spend much more time with the 100 grit stone to re-profile the blade and finally created the burr.  Followed the same follow up process from the video you shared.  Time will tell as my wif…[Read more]

That makes sense.  Thank you Marc.  I think I am on the right track.  I will happily purchase any needed amendments for the system. It has nothing to do with cost or investment in the program. I want to get my feet wet and then wade in further.  Much like other hobbies/crafts….one doesn’t know what they do not know.  This is a new learning curv…[Read more]

Marc.

This is very helpful.  I had the thought it was the stones not being broken in enough.  I was worried to not push it too much.  Knowing more is doable is very helpful.  Tom in the video starting with the circular movement and then up and down before the standard stroke is insightful.  I was concerned it was too aggressive although I’d seen…[Read more]

Hello Marc.

Thank you again for the consult to get me up and going again on the WE system.  Your hints aided me in getting the knife mounted and the different colored marker did aid in seeing the blade with some magnification.  After a few more attempts with knives I do have a few follow up questions.

It seems to me as I’ve worked on the first 4…[Read more]

Thank you Marc.

Yes.  Same initial system I purchased then.  It really has not had much work done with it.  As I said just getting back into the process again.

I appreciate the suggestions especially the ink colors.  I will give it a shot tomorrow and see what results come.  I tried the different angels but perhaps I missed some of the basi…[Read more]

Hello again forum.

I need help from the folks here.  As you can see I have not posted since I first received the system.  Life has been all consuming.  That said, I am finally getting back to trying out the WE system.  I had some problems with mounting the knives in the vise and “Red” from the WE office was very nice to call me and get me str…[Read more]