Edge Pro Apex

SeppukuSamurai

SeppukuSamurai

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Hey guys,

I'm going through a purge of sorts right now and I'm here staring at an Edge Pro Apex, used only a handful of times and basically in excellent condition.

Here's where I'm at - almost all of the sharpeners I really respect have and use a wicked edge. A large amount, anyway. I've never put in the time to really master this method and I am wondering if I'm better off taking a small hit, reselling the Edgepro, and buying a Wicked system. Currently I maintain my edges on a Sharpmaker and honing rod.

Thanks in advance.
 
I’m in a similar boat with my Edge Pro Apex. I don’t like having to hold the blade while the other hand swivels the stone. The WE makes more sense from a stability and consistency standpoint, though it’s more expensive as there are two stones for every grit.

Wish I had splurged initially and gotten the WE, now I’m not sure since there will be a resale hit.
 
I use a Hapstone M2 and like it a lot. One of the things I like is the magnetic blade base which holds the blade quite well. They make a magnet for the base of the edgepro now and I believe it’s about 20 bucks. If you’re happy with the sharpness of your blade with the edgepro I would look at that first.
 
SeppukuSamurai said:
Hey guys,

I'm going through a purge of sorts right now and I'm here staring at an Edge Pro Apex, used only a handful of times and basically in excellent condition.

Here's where I'm at - almost all of the sharpeners I really respect have and use a wicked edge. A large amount, anyway. I've never put in the time to really master this method and I am wondering if I'm better off taking a small hit, reselling the Edgepro, and buying a Wicked system. Currently I maintain my edges on a Sharpmaker and honing rod.

Thanks in advance.
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Similar thread.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...dge-pro-to-wicked-edge.1657141/#post-18955468

I say use what you like/want. All the high end sharpeners are capable of amazing results.
 
Each systems has it's own ups and downs. The magnet trick really helps though with the EP. I use two 1" x 1/2" x 1/4" neodymium magnets to hold the blade in place, you can find them on ebay for like 2 bucks a piece. Using your off hand takes a little bit of practice but the magnets really help. If I were to go with a clamping system I'd probably go with the KME. But like mentioned above, they are all capable of making a nice looking razor sharp edge.
 
If you have the EP, it seems more cost effective to use and get comfortable with it.

I personally have the WE and find it gives amazingly good results with very little practice. It also works up an edge on a new knife in very little time. This evening I gave a factory-edged CRK inkosi insingo a 19dps, hair popping polished edge in about 40 minutes.

If you did not have anything, I couldn't recommend the W.E. enough. But if you've already bought once/cried once stick with that.

I've been following your other thread about the journey you are on. Good stuff. I'd simply ask you why not? Why not take the time to really give it a shot as a bit of validation to what you are working on? Just a thought, brother.
 
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Goodbye.
 
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I’d keep the edgepro. I recently got one and after 1/2 hour practice I found its very easy to keep it steady on the platform, especially with the magnet, producing perfect mirrored bevels. The only two downsides I’ve found so far: you have to constantly wipe off the platform, with or without painters tape, because metal particles will accumulate there and scratch the blade. And if you’re after a particular angle you have to do some math and subtract the angle of the grind from the angle referenced on the post.
 
Older thread, but I had the WE and sold it, practiced freehand for a while, then ended up with the EP. I really like the EP, get very nice edges. I prefer it because you don’t need 2 of every stone and don’t have to clamp the knife in. If you have it set up for a certain knife/angle, touch ups are very quick. I am using it as my main sharpening source, but still practice freehand for when I’m away and want to touch up my edge. I just have the basic EP model. You can also use the stones freehand on a table top quite easily. There are a ton of different stone options available. The WE was nice but I just prefer the EP.
 
I too have an EP and believe with a little patience and practice you will turn out just as good of edges as with the WE.Apostle P on youtube h some really good tutorial videos with great tips.
 
As gear junkies, we're always wondering/hoping/guessing that the next tool will be the answer to our problems. I think a lot of times our lust for the next best thing is a hindrance and prevents us from perfecting the use of the gear that we already have.

I think the Edge Pro is a very good tool and has been shown to give excellent results for everyday guys, as well as pros who charge a fee for sharpening services. There are many folks who prefer the Edge Pro over the WE. There are many who prefer the WE of the EP. My opinion is to keep the EP and become proficient with it. Once you have mastered the use of the EP you can determine if the WE can provide you with anything that the EP can't.

Heck, I've seen some youtube videos of guys using the Spyderco ceramic stones (or even generic stones) and a strop to produce hair shaving edges.

Are you going to be sharpening as a business or just your private collection?
 
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