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I bought the Gen 3 Pro 2017 model and it has had no problems gripping the Spyderco Paramilitary 2.  I am able to lift the whole unit up by the blade.  On my Gen 3 Pro 2017 model, there is a tension adjustment that helps a lot with different thickness blades.  Also, I have no experience with the previous version of the Gen 3 Pro, but it seems that the split jaws really do make a difference in the clamping ability of distally tapered knives.  So far, I am extremely happy with it.

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Congratulations Clay and all those on the Wicked Edge staff!  You guys never cease to innovate and amaze!!

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wickededge

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Yes.  In fact everything is in it when it ships.

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Snecx

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Thanks for the tip.  I would be more than happy to write up a review.  I am a little camera shy, so no videos here.

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Thanks MarcH.  I suppose I am looking to do both, an extremely sharp, highly polished edge on my folders, and a sharp utility edge on my kitchen knives.  I do have a nice Ken Onion Shun chef knife that I would like to try.  I haven’t received my gen 3 pro yet; it ships on the 19th of May.  I will practice on my cheap knives until I’ve obtained a level of confidence to tackle that one.

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tcmeyer,

That does make great sense.  I never thought of it like that.  My goal is to eventually get a razor sharp, mirror polished edge.  I know I will have to practice a lot to obtain the experience and technique and I am willing to put in the time, practice, and patience to get there.  My grandfather used to farm and garden, so the analogy made perfect sense to me.

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sksharp

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Ok.  That makes it easy.  Basically, do one or the other, but never together.  Thank you sksharp.

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I don’t have it yet.  Ships out on the 19th.  I’m sure I will love it though!

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Thank you for your response.  I hope to be able to create a sharp, mirrored edge one day.  For now, I’m just going to concentrate on the essentials.  I have a jeweler’s loupe; however, it is only 10X.  Do you think that would be a useful power, or should I get something stronger.  I also plan on getting the angle cube and the 1500 grit stones when I am able to save the money.

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I am also new to this forum and I also appreciate everyone that contributes.  I have not yet bought a Wicked Edge sharpening system yet, although, I will be in the very near future.  I am looking at either the Gen 3 Pro or the Pro pack 3.  I am leaning towards the Gen 3 pro, but they are both on back order, so I have some time to decide.  In the meantime, I will continue to learn as much as I can from the individuals on this forum, as well as YouTube.

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sksharp

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I second these thoughts!

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