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Hi Guys,

Just got off the phone with Richard the Paper Wheel Man . I had to call him to let him know just how Fantastic his paper wheels work. There is a learning curve of about fifteen minuts but after that you are making Razors not just sharp knives.. To think of all the money I spent on this gadget and that gadet that were supposed to sharpen your knife only to be disapointrd with the results, that includes the Edge Pro...

I need more practice before I get to my good knives but what a job it was to get a cheap Japanese steel knife get this sharp.

Anybody that is thinking about getting any other system should check out these paper wheeles first.

Electric
 
I pick up thriftstore kitchen knives that are made in Japan and have some type of Moly steel then take them to the wheels. At $ .25 plus tax each, I have plenty of knives to practice technique.
 
If you already have experience properly sharpening on stones and have the basics down then going to the wheels is really easy. I couldn't believe how easy it is to use them. If I want to be precise I will still use an Edge Pro but I'll still finish it on the polishing paper wheel. I think most of the experts would say to learn how to sharpen the old fashioned way so you can learn what to look for while sharpening but I am sure going straight to the wheels is fine if sharpness is all you are after. I still like using stones to relax and keep my skill just in case of the zombie apocalypse.
 
i used to sharpen by hand for years but my hands would cramp and bother me. i went to an ez sharp which wasnt as bad but my hands still cramped. when my buddy art summers showed me the wheels i was so glad to have found something that would let me sharpen knives without my hands bothering me as much. sharpening 241 folders in a weekend made my hands hurt but i wouldnt have been able to have done them by hand in such a short ammount of time. some of the folders had 2 or 3 blades.
 
Just getting started with serious sharpening, and I'd like to try the "paper wheel" method in addition to the Edge Pro Apex I just bought. What do I need, what kind of initial cost are we talking about, and where can I get them? Also, how about some usage tips, and if "Richard the Paper Wheel Man" is the place to get them from, what is his contact info? Thanks.
 
I got the wheels a few months ago after sending my RAT-3 to Richard. He did a great job so I thought I would try 'em. They are worh it BIG TIME! Once you get the hang of it, it's a snap to get that razor edge :)
 
At the risk of sounding like a dummy, I don't recall seeing paper wheels advertised on the usual sources, TKS, Jantz, etc. Can someone help me out with a source?

Many thanks.
 
You did not only get the skills, you also sound like richard :D
Just kidding of course, good that it is working!
 
richard j said:
...you can get them at grizzly imports or any woodcraft store or if you dont have any luck you can contact mike who makes them. http://www.sharpeningwheels.com/
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http://www.grizzly.com/products/8-Razor-Sharp-System/G5937

http://www.woodcraft.com/Catalog/Pr...=2254&ss=08240d67-1842-4d32-a346-a658a8a8e340

rscoffey said:
Can someone help me out with a source?
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richard had just fielded that question two posts prior to your post. I added direct links to the two websites suggested for ease of locating them.

Doug
 
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FWIW, I ordered mine yesterday from Woodcraft.com. This would be my 2nd order from them. The first went flawlessly and was shipped quickly.
 
Richard is a true gentleman. Richard has offered his number for me to call him with any questions. I have been working so many hours lately I just havent had time to take him up on his offer.

Not too many people are as generous anymore.
 
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