Thread: Wicked Edge Knife Sharpener

so I lashed out and got the wicked edge system for sharpening my knives mostly because I'm insane but also because I like having my knives SHARP and I'm an apprentice butcher and with this system keeping my knives sharp'll be easier than my lansky.
anywho, does anyone else have one of these/has had one of these for a bit and know any little tricks or have any tips?

I've heard nothing but good things about these....but don't own one so sadly I can't help on that account.

Enjoy though. I've seen some beautifully polished edges from that system.

That's a new one on me Don, have you got a website I can go to for a look at the system. I've just honed up 10 knives for my wifes work yesterday with the Lansky, and though I enjoy the meditative effect honing has on me, speed would also be nice too. One entire days meditation should be enough for me for a while.


Mick

Originally Posted by MickR

That's a new one on me Don, have you got a website I can go to for a look at the system. I've just honed up 10 knives for my wifes work yesterday with the Lansky, and though I enjoy the meditative effect honing has on me, speed would also be nice too. One entire days meditation should be enough for me for a while.


Mick

have a look at Knife Sharpener - The Wicked Edge, they are VERY pricy Mick and the wait on them is quite a while. But like LX said I've heard nothing but good stuff about them, when I get it if you wanna send one of you wifes knives over and see how they compare to the lansky? thats if you think about getting one.
I got the basic set and the next two stone sets, will get around to the strops when tax time comes around.
And I do agree, it is medative isn't it ^_^

I like free handing.
Problem with jigs is the edge is perfect V but that makes it weaker than the convex shape you can get by free hand sharpening.

You could still freehand with your old stones and use that sharpener for other knives. I prefer to have a convex edge on my bush knives, but I'm just as happy with a steeper V (30') on them as well. My kitchen knives I sharpen in the range of 20-25' edges. Mostly 25' as they don't get special treatment in my kitchen draws. One day I plan on having a special place for my kitchen knives away from all the clutter in the draw to help maintain the edges for longer. But that day hasn't come yet.
I like that sharpener for it's greater range of stones and having a choice of strops as well. Something not offered by the Lansky. However I do get bloody great edges with the Lansky and I think I will be sticking with my plan of spending my next sharpener system budget on a Gatco to cover the area of my longer bladed items.
Thanks for the link Don, I reckon it might be the one to replace the Lansky down the track. I didn't think it was over the top expensive though...Pricey, but you do get a lot for your money.


Mick

I do agree on all counts Mick, the lansky (now that I'm a little more used to it) runs off great edges and you do seem to get a lot of bang for your buck with the WE system.

Dont get me wrong, I still freehand my kitchen knives well except for my 21' global chefs knife.

I'm still gonna try this when I get setup properly lol

YouTube - Shaving with a Wicked Edge sharpened skinning knife after field dressing an elk