Anyone own, or have experience with, the "KME" sharpening system??

TedGamble said:
It's a no-brainer, there's EdgePro, then there's everything else.

By the way, EdgePro's grit ratings are a little misleading. They have 220, 320, 600 and 800 grit stones. These are waterstones. The 320 is comparable to 600 US. Their 600 is probably in the 1000-1200 grit range. They new 800 grit stone (which I have not tried yet) would not surprise me if it isn't near 2000. Trust me, the 600 has a fantastic finish, so I can't imagine what their 800 will do. Then, add to that a couple of light pulls with the polishing tape, and you'll have an edge that sparkles in the sun and is about as near to perfection as you can get.
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You get a commission from EdgePro? ;) I'm about ready to buy one and I really don't need it.
 
Ted: What is your recommendation for a well-equipped "Apex" setup?? I'm going to be maintaining the sharpness on 2 to 3 "edc" knives, and a set of kitchen cutlery. I don't foresee the need to re-profile any really dull blades. I would like to set myself up with extra stones and everything I need right off the bat. What do you recommend?? Thanks for the help.
 
Ted: What is your recommendation for a well-equipped "Apex" setup?
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The base unit show here: http://www.bestknives.com/edproapshars.html
Then add a 800 grit ultra-fine stone ($14). This will EASILY sharpen everything that you mentioned.

If you want to go to total perfection, get an extra stone blank ($7) and order a pack of A/O .3 micron abrasive film for $9.25 from here: http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/indextool.mvc?prodid=ST-MAF.XX

If you only get the base model and the extra 800 ultra-fine stone, you'll have edges far beyond anything that you have likely seen. The A/O film is for us Sharp-a-holics that can never get enough.
 
Thanks for the help. I know good advice when I hear it, guess I'll be going with the "EdgePro".
 
The nice thing is that you can start with the $125 basic Apex w/2 stones, practice/play around with it, then add stones as you go. There are lots of places that sell stones the right size, but the waterstones Edge Pro Inc sells are really good. If you buy 5 or more I think you get 'em for $12 ea, otherwise they cost $14, but they're sold already mounted to a blank.

I bought mine with all the stones, including the very coarse 220. The 220 cuts very quickly but is unneccessary for anything but very dull blades or changing the bevel angle drastically. So at a minimum I'd advise you go with the basic kit then add the 800. If $ is an issue, just buy one or two stones per month til you have what you need.

Sorry, don't mean to sidetrack from the initial question- I've seen the KME video but haven't used it. It may well be a great sharpener. I probably have come across like I'm on the Edge Pro payroll, too!:o It's a wonderfully versatile and extremely effective sharpening tool, though.
 
Just a quick update for anyone considering the "KME" system..............the base is NOT included. It will become available as an accessory item in the next two weeks or so, per an email from "KME" just received by me.
 
oldfogey said:
Hence, my decision to abandon the idea of it. I would assume you can hold it, but I would prefer not to do that.
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They are going to sell one..
but how hard is it to get a 4"x4" or 6"x6" and put a post on it?
I don't know of a single archery jig sold with a base.

Anyone else have one and care to comment?
 
Shaman said:
They are going to sell one..
but how hard is it to get a 4"x4" or 6"x6" and put a post on it?
I don't know of a single archery jig sold with a base.

Anyone else have one and care to comment?
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Not hard at all, but what is the sense of paying good $$$ for something you then have to modify to be worth using????
 
oldfogey said:
Not hard at all, but what is the sense of paying good $$$ for something you then have to modify to be worth using????
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You don't have to modify it, it already had the hole in the handle. You do have to add to it if you need a base.
Bet that block of wood and a dowl at home depot will cost less than the $25 to move up to the Edge Pro or similar competitor.

It is all relative.
They can include it and cost as much as their competitor, or leave it out as an add-on for people who don't need it and want to save the money to buy a stone or two more. *raises hand* I don't have one and I don't know the company, but I can appreciate saving the $25 bucks for a piece of wood and the increased shipping.

But, they have realized some people are not DIYrs (yes, I e-mailed them myself as well), and are including it as an option soon.
At least they are listening to their potential customers.

I guess I like the counter culture. I'll let you know how they work when I get mine sometime in the next couple months.
*starts pinching pennies*
 
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