EZE Sharp First Impressions

[bigbcustom]

Just got my Eze sharp yesterday. This thing is built like a tank. I got the sharpener with the flip, extra flip, extra stone holder, and flip screw(s). Don't bother with ordering the extra screws for the flip as the flip comes with two extra screws anyway, and the extra flip screws actually consists of a single screw that they charge you 2 dollars for. The aparatus itself is extremely heavily and well built. I did have to touch up the slot in the main body that aligns the T-bar with a file before I could complete assembly (only took a minute). I mounted the three grits of spyderco ceramic stones in the holders, set up everything to directed specifications, and went to town on a Ka-bar large bowie. In less than ten minutes, the whole blade was hair popping sharp. I then modified the extra flip I got to do shorter blades, and set up a kershaw bear hunter 2. I was able to do okay on the bear hunter, but the size of the stone vs the size of the knife caused inordinate difficulties which I am sure I will overcome as I get practice with this unit. I went on to sharpen a dozen or so knives. For large blades, this thing is wonderful, but for smaller blades, I find it much easier to use the spyderco sharpmaker. I am sure that in time, I will learn to better utilize the capabilities that this unit offers. I plan on ordering the wedge attachment for it soon (should have gotten it in the first place when I ordered the main unit, but didn't think about it at that time). If somebody would make an 8 inch long triangle ceramic hone like the spydercos or a round, and I could make a holder to fit this machine, it would be perfect in my opinion. Just some quick thoughts I thought I would share. I will post a decent review in a few weeks after I have had more time to evaluate this unit.

 

[BillL]

Do you have any ideas on making extra stone holders. I did order an extra one, it costs $25.00 which seem quite high. I would like (not need) another 3 holders to be really happy and contented.

 

[bigbcustom]

If you are handy, and have the tools, I would think that you could knock out the ends for the stone holders easily in an hour then just use all thread for the side pieces, or thread some drill rod. same if you wanted to make more handles or guide rods. handle could be as simple as a bolt, guide rod just thread the end of a piece of drill rod. I will be making a couple more holders myself.

 

[BillL]

Can you be more detailed as I'm not a very handy person.

When you are pushing the stone to and fro, do you wrap the rod and the T-bar to reduce friction and also not to start having any wear and tear on the metal parts rubbing each other?

Thanks

 

[bigbcustom]

Can you be more detailed as I'm not a very handy person.

When you are pushing the stone to and fro, do you wrap the rod and the T-bar to reduce friction and also not to start having any wear and tear on the metal parts rubbing each other?

Thanks

Take one of the end pieces from a holder and go down to Home Depot. Buy a piece of cold roll steel stock the same size square as the end piece (1/2"). Take it home and cut pieces off with your hacksaw the same length as the end pieces. Drill the two small and one large hole(using the correct size drill bits for the threads you plan to cut(can be found on a starrett quick reference card or on the internet)) through each piece you cut. Thread appropriately. While you are at Home depot, buy a piece of all thread the same diameter as the side pieces (and nuts to fit) and cut it to the same length as the side pieces. Viola!!!!

I don't wrap the rod and the t-bar. I think I would have to sharpen 24/7/365 for fifty years to have any appreciable wear on these items, and even if I did, they are easily replaceable.

Hope this answers your questions.