Edge Pro Clone

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llamov

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I just received the new Edge Pro Apex copy I bought on the ebay. I was playing around with it, sharpening kitchen knives and a couple of issues came to mind. The particular clone I have came with a small bottle of honing oil and the instructions recommended using it on the stones. I've watched a few videos about this sharpener and most of the users were employing water on the stones.

For any of you forum folks using this sharpener, how do you lube the stones and what other tips can you provide?
 
I would follow these steps for the best results.

-Throw the clone in the garbage.
-Buy a base model EPA or EPP
-Add aftermarket Shapton , Chosera or Nubatama stones , with a couple DMT/Atoma Plates
-Use cool water with a bit of dish soap on the above setup
 
What sadden said. I had one before I knew any better and they a junk, especially the stones.
 
I bought a clone before I knew what the Edge Pro was. I just bought the Edge Pro Professional. No comparison. Its a SOLID device and the stones are much better than the clone.

Do what Sadden said - junk the clone and buy the real thing from Ben Dale at Edge Pro
 
I had a clone too. It was the type with the suction base. Even with the adjusting wing nut that held the unit to the base torqued down as hard as I could get it, the unit would move in relation to the base while sharpening, so I got rid of it (not to mention that I felt like a real douche for buying a fake of something that Ben Dale put so much work into, but that's another story. Live and learn, eh?). The one with the folding feet might be okay, as it wouldn't have this issue (don't know which you have). In any case, I definitely agree that the stones are horrendous (they dish and/or come off their bases of you look at 'em the wrong way). I would also recommend getting the base model real EP if you can afford it. If not, at the absolute very least go to EP's site and buy yourself a set of their stones.
 
My buddy bought one of them. The stones dished out in no time at all. Im not sure if oil will prevent this. But Id run them as wet as possible - much like a bench stone
 
I have been pretty happy with DMT diamond stones. They cut fast and don't dish. Don't know how long they will last, but so far so good.
 
I have no clue what you guys did or how much pressure you put on the stones, I had some last almost a year, they would've lasted quite a bit longer had I taken the time to flatten them. I said screw trying to flatten them and make sure they remain at the same thickness and all that, I spent 15 bucks and bought an entirely new set. One came off and I glued it back on, not hard at all to do. That's sharpening and/or reprofiling at the very least once a week. I didn't and don't sharpen junk steel, either. S110V, S30V, and PSF27 to name a few. I have moldmasters and the super soft up to 1200 grit from congress and I prefer the cheap stones, hands down. The reordered cheap set is better than what I originally had so I know it's not a fluke. I kind of wonder if you guys are just biased in your opinions to the point of showing unwarranted prejudice regarding their quality.

Edit to add: maybe it's because you guys soak them like traditional waterstones. I don't. I use a light layer of honing oil without soaking them and refresh as necessary to keep the light layer of oil visible. I get really outstanding edges.
 
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