edgepro vs wicked edge

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romad97

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I know this question has been asked probably a hundred times but, I did a search and can't reallly find a whole lot of specifics. I am new to higher end knives and I have gotten to the point where my collection is starting to grow. I want a good sharpening system. I have been looking at the edge pro and the wicked edge but just don't know which would be better. Edgepro is cheaper but, is it better? I want something that is as foolproof as possible, fexible in terms of style and type of knives it will sharpen, and I want something that will absolutely put a proffesional razor sharp edge on my blades. Please give me your opinions on which system is better and why. Especially those of you that own either of these products.
 
I've had my EP for 5 months now...been using Sharpmaker before that.
Needed something to reprofile and get truer bevels.
I'll have to say, it's as fool proof as it can get...but the key is good preperation.
A friend has a WE and it's just as nice...with a quicker advantage of working on both side of the blade.
My other friends with an EP that have used it for many years would not switch to WE.
Hope this helps.
 
I was going to buy a WE a couple a weeks ago , but I decided to save 145 bucks and go with the edge pro , and I couldn't be happier, I'm getting edges that I never dreamed could be put on a knife , so my vote goes for edge pro just for ease of use, and price, also the EP has been out longer so there is a lot more aftermarket things for it , and they are a lot cheaper than anything for the WE
 
I'm an EP guy, with a WE, but Clay has made serious improvements to the WE since I got mine.

I know quite a few guys who use both, are happy with both, and wouldn't get rid of either. I'm in that camp.

The major difference is based on the simple principle that your blade is clamped in place with the WE. That takes much of the human error out of the equation.

On most knives, the WE is quite a bit faster.

The difference in cost of the basic machine is mitigated by time saved.

The difference in cost of the stones is pretty insignificant when you see how much stone you get for the money. You only get one stone with the EP, and you get double that with the WE. Keeping the stones lapped is a lot easier when you don't have to try to keep two stones identical, though.

It is impossible to declare a "winner". Personal preference is the determining factor. You can't go wrong with either, and it's best to have both. :)
 
grizzled gizzard said:
I'm an EP guy, with a WE, but Clay has made serious improvements to the WE since I got mine.

I know quite a few guys who use both, are happy with both, and wouldn't get rid of either. I'm in that camp.

The major difference is based on the simple principle that your blade is clamped in place with the WE. That takes much of the human error out of the equation.

On most knives, the WE is quite a bit faster.

The difference in cost of the basic machine is mitigated by time saved.

The difference in cost of the stones is pretty insignificant when you see how much stone you get for the money. You only get one stone with the EP, and you get double that with the WE. Keeping the stones lapped is a lot easier when you don't have to try to keep two stones identical, though.

It is impossible to declare a "winner". Personal preference is the determining factor. You can't go wrong with either, and it's best to have both. :)
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Furthermore, with WE, you get even bevel wear especially when reprofiling (assuming equal pressure from both paddles). While reprofiling in EP, raise burr on one-side first may off-center the apex.
 
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