Travis Santelmann

Wicked Edge handled this like a PRO! I called, a real person answered the phone. They were reviewing the photos while I was on the phone. And they mailed a new clamp/Jaw today! AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!

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Very glad to hear this! I will do that, I filed a claim ticket for customer support last night with pictures of my receipt, and the damage.

Hopefully they just send me some new jaws, as my stones are broken in now.

This thread was very informative. I can’t wait to get off work at 5! I’ve got a Wicked edge WE52, Angle Finder, and some additional strops/stones sitting on my front porch! Woohoo! Ready to sharpen my PM2 in S110V.

My biggest confusion is this, I watch a video and a guy sharpens a knife a 30 degrees inclusive or 15 each side, and it becomes hair shaving sharp after just a few minutes.

But, I keep reading that I’m supposed to sharpen at 30 degrees inclusive, then switch to a 40 degrees, or the angle of choice for the micro bevel.

So, which is it? Should I s…[Read more]

Hey, I just ordered the 10/14 micron strops with diamond compound to finish the edge with. I figured it was equivalent to about 1,400 or 1,600 grit. Just to provide a little bit of a keener edge. I’ll have those Monday with my angle finder too. I can’t wait to start sharpening! What do you think about the 10/14 strops?