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Greetings folks I am not a regular poster in this forum but I have a sharpening question to ask so I thought lets ask the experts:)

I am about to order a Edge-Pro and I have decided on this kit the Pro 3 ....

Professional Model Edge Pro Sharpening System, 120 Grit Silicone Carbide Water Stone, 220 Grit Medium Fine , 320 Grit Fine, 600 Grit Extra Fine 1000 Grit Ultra fine, 1 Pack of 15 -3000 Grit Mylar Polish Tapes, 1 Pack of 15 - 7000 Grit Mylar Polish Tapes , 2 Polish Tape Mounting Blanks, 10" 1200 Grit Ceraminc Hone, Scissor Attachment,Instructional DVD, Instructional Manual, & Storage Case.
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As you will notice I live on the bottom of the planet and I want to order everything I may possibly need for at least 2 years at one time

Does anybody have any suggestions about what else I should order with the kit and do I need spares of anything? I will use the kit to sharpen my own knives and friends such as : (no scissors)

Factory folders (mostly recurves and slippies)
Busse users
Kitchen knives

Any suggestions you can make are much appreciated
Thanks........Steven
 
I would suggest that you pick up extra stones in the 120 and 220 grits, as well as extra packs of polishing tapes. How many extras would depend on how much sharpening you will be doing over the next two years, but I would think that four extra of each would suffice. Even of you do not go through them in the next two years you will need them at some point. I would also suggest picking up some silicon carbide or the stone leveling kit if you do not already have something to true up your stones.

I am curious as to whether you plan on sharpening the recurves you mentioned with the EdgePro, as I am not sure that it can do so efficiently.

If you contact the people at Edge Pro directly they will be able to assist you with what you need. I have found them to be very helpful and honest when I have had any questions. :thumbup:
 
CarpScot said:
Thanks for advice I will definitely take it:thumbup:

I am curious as to whether you plan on sharpening the recurves you mentioned with the EdgePro, as I am not sure that it can do so efficiently.
I was planning to is that a problem?

If you contact the people at Edge Pro directly they will be able to assist you with what you need. I have found them to be very helpful and honest when I have had any questions. :thumbup:
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Will do ......thanks
 
Since the standard Edge Pro stones are flat and an inch wide you may have problems following the edge where the blade dips inward.

The following is taken from the Sharpening Tips section on the Edge Pro website.
-These knives have a concave shape to the blade
-If the concave is shallow you can sharpen it with the standard 1" wide stones.
-If the concave is deep or has a sharp curve, then you will need the 1/2" wide stones.
-You can cut the bevel in with the 1" stones, but you will need the 1/2" stones to get a good finish.
-For practical reasons, purchase the stone you will be finishing with in 1/2".
-1/2" polish tapes are also available for a polished edge.
-If you are just going to use your 1" stone, it really helps to round the edges of the stones with a diamond, sand or silicone carbide.



1/2" stones available upon request
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I hope that this is of some help.
 
CarpScot said:
I would suggest that you pick up extra stones in the 120 and 220 grits, as well as extra packs of polishing tapes.
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At least two-three extra of the 120 and the polishing tapes, and two extra of the 220. That should last you more than the two years. As said before, be sure to get a stone flattening system.. either a dedicated silicon carbide or silicon carbide powder to use on a flat cement paving block.

Stitchawl
 
I'm an edge pro lover, that being said, the 120 280, and for some reason my 600 grit is due for replacement allready.

bang for buck don't forget to look at the diamond stones available, worth every penny!

I'm a sharpening nut, every friend gets thier knives sharpened by me, razor edge every time. for light use I'd say 2 extra stones, medium use 3 extra stones... for every day use or frequent batch use I'd say 4-5 extra stones depending on how many friends and knives.

did I mention the diamond stones yet?

~Jon
Kniferights.org member 606. how about you?
 
Edge Pro results speak volumes and agree that no matter what your usage will be, you should go no less that 2 extra on the 120 and 220 stones plus tapes. :thumbup:
Have not used the diamonds yet as I usually resort to my DMT's but will be ordering them shortly (Edge Pro):D
 
I use EdgePro's 600 and 1200 grit diamonds as well as EZE-Lap's 41XC (150 grit) and 42C w/o base (250 grit) mounted to stone blanks. And after all that layout, I have to say that diamonds have nothing on the waterstones Ben uses.
 
thombrogan said:
I use EdgePro's 600 and 1200 grit diamonds as well as EZE-Lap's 41XC (150 grit) and 42C w/o base (250 grit) mounted to stone blanks. And after all that layout, I have to say that diamonds have nothing on the waterstones Ben uses.
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Other then cutting faster, lasting longer and never having to be flattened , i would agree.
 
The 150 grit and 250 grit diamond stones don't cut faster than the 120 grit SiC stone, so you're wrong there. The 1200 grit diamond stone leaves a coarser finish than the 320 grit waterstone, so it's needless expense.

I don't remember donny bee or bearcut ever mentioning their experience with an EdgePro and aftermarket diamond hones before, so I'm wondering from which well their collective experience is drawn.
 
thombrogan said:
The 150 grit and 250 grit diamond stones don't cut faster than the 120 grit SiC stone, so you're wrong there. The 1200 grit diamond stone leaves a coarser finish than the 320 grit waterstone, so it's needless expense.

I don't remember donny bee or bearcut ever mentioning their experience with an EdgePro and aftermarket diamond hones before, so I'm wondering from which well their collective experience is drawn.
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I will defer to your experience.
 
Just answer the question:

Have you used an EdgePro (Apex or Pro) with diamond hones and waterstones? If so, what was your experience? If not, why were you spouting off as though you knew what you were saying?
 
thombrogan said:
I don't remember donny bee or bearcut ever mentioning their experience with an EdgePro and aftermarket diamond hones before, so I'm wondering from which well their collective experience is drawn.
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(Sigh)

You know Thom, you and I have had our differences of opinion on this forum. That’s fine.

However, I have never accused you of lying about owning a knife or other related product, which it seems you are doing to me.

Having only 300+ replies in a three year time period could possibly show that I don’t spout off my opinion on every subject that comes along on these forums. Others, like yourself, with 8000+ replies in a 7 year period, seem to indicate a far greater desire to express your opinion on any and every subject that comes along.

I have seen you argue blade and steel performance with the likes of Jerry Hossom on other forums, so I guess it should come as no surprise that you are quite taken with your own supreme knowledge of everything knife related. I guess this now extends to your omniscient judgment of other peoples character as well.

Maybe you and Cliff should start a new cutting implement forum since you two seem to know more about knives and personal motives than all the rest of us combined.



Congratulations, you are the first person I have ever put on my “Ignore” list.
 
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So anyways, the diamonds will keep their shape and do an okay job, but I've found the waterstones cut faster and leave a better finish even though diamonds are usually the speedkings when freehand sharpening.


Bearcut,

Don't compare yourself to Jerry Hossom. He did nothing wrong to you. :thumbdn:
 
Closed at the OP's request. He thanks you all for the information you provided.
 
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