Final question about Edge Pro

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dbreeze225

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hey has any one used the edge pro if you go to there site they have stones and "tapes" for sale with there product but i also have seen on other sites all sorts of replacement stones that are cut to fit into the edge pro....my question is there are so many replacement stones out there does that mean the ones sold on the edge pro web site are no good?....i would rather just order there kit with everything all at once but if there stones are no good then maybe its better to just get the kit that only comes with 1 or 2 stones and buy the replacements some where else i was thinking get the ones that come with it then after some time upgrade to others but i mid as well get the replacements off the bat if other arent good. also has anyone used these "tapes" are they any good? do the rip easy? how long do they last? the "blanks that they get mounted on there is one aluminum and 1 glass any noticeable difference?
THANKS ALOT i have probily been annoying with so many questions lately this one should be it for a while i am going to fall back and put things learnt into practice thanks again every one
-DAVE
 
You can certainly (at least) start off with the factory stones. Ben (Edge Pro owner) has told me (email) that he does not feel the aftermarket stones are any better and don't last as long. I'll say the factory stones can produce an excellent edge but I like the lower grit Choseras better than Edge Pro's. I'd recommend the kit with the Edge Pro, 120, 220, 400, 600, and 1000 stones. I like the tapes for occasional mirror edges. You might then decide to try aftermarket stones.

Good sharpening,
Dave
 
yeh thats what i want to make sure i can get a VERY sharp and polished edge with the stones and tapes i did the math and end up being a few bucks cheaper to get the apex 1 kit (only comes with 220 and 400) and adding on all the other stones (excluding the 120) i didnt think i need 120 when 220 is still prity coarse. and all the tapes still is a lil bit cheaper i dont need the ceramic honing rod
 
^^ The biggest mistake most beginner sharpeners make is not getting a coarse enough stone. Get the most coarse stone offered and you'll be much happier.

Brian.
 
Agree with Brian- get the most coarse one of what you are getting. It saves soooo much time with knives that are duller than you thought!

Good sharpening,
Dave
 
As far as upgrading the stock stones. I have been using the stock stones on my Apex for a couple of years now and I get exceptionally sharp edges. Since I offer a sharpening service as a side job, I prefer the stock stones do to the cost of the chosera or other aftermarket stones. I'm not saying they are bad, the chosera stones are known for their cutting capability, but for the money difference I prefer the stock stones. If your just starting out sharpening I would stick with the stock stones and then invest in the after market stones if you want.

As far as the lower grit stones. They are a must to have on hand. If you ever need to reproduce or take out nicks in blades, they will make your life much easier.

Happy Sharpening,
Brad
 
BillyJack said:
As far as upgrading the stock stones. I have been using the stock stones on my Apex for a couple of years now and I get exceptionally sharp edges. Since I offer a sharpening service as a side job, I prefer the stock stones do to the cost of the chosera or other aftermarket stones. I'm not saying they are bad, the chosera stones are known for their cutting capability, but for the money difference I prefer the stock stones. If your just starting out sharpening I would stick with the stock stones and then invest in the after market stones if you want.

As far as the lower grit stones. They are a must to have on hand. If you ever need to reproduce or take out nicks in blades, they will make your life much easier.

Happy Sharpening,
Brad
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Good advise. Start with stock stones (they're cheap), figure out what you are doing and how to lap your stones, then you can move on to more expensive water stones if you wish. My $.02
 
dbreeze225 said:
hey has any one used the edge pro if you go to there site they have stones and "tapes" for sale with there product but i also have seen on other sites all sorts of replacement stones that are cut to fit into the edge pro....my question is there are so many replacement stones out there does that mean the ones sold on the edge pro web site are no good?....i would rather just order there kit with everything all at once but if there stones are no good then maybe its better to just get the kit that only comes with 1 or 2 stones and buy the replacements some where else i was thinking get the ones that come with it then after some time upgrade to others but i mid as well get the replacements off the bat if other arent good. also has anyone used these "tapes" are they any good? do the rip easy? how long do they last? the "blanks that they get mounted on there is one aluminum and 1 glass any noticeable difference?
THANKS ALOT i have probily been annoying with so many questions lately this one should be it for a while i am going to fall back and put things learnt into practice thanks again every one
-DAVE
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The factory stones are just fine to start with. You can start with them and save up for some Shapton Glass stones later. With the money you don't spend on aftermarket stones, spend it on getting an Angle Cube and a 5/16" stop collar. My sharpening reached a new level of sharp when I got the angle cube and stop collar since I could ensure that my angles were consistent from stone to stone, and that my angles were consistent on each knife from one sharpening to the next (I keep a spreadsheet of my knives with sharpening angle, final grit, depth from edge of the base). If you're going to do a lot of reprofiling, get the Atoma 140 plate for the Edge Pro and a Nubatama Bamboo 150 or 180 to take out the scratch pattern from the Atoma plate. Then go with the EP stones. My current setup is: Nubatama 150, Congress Tools Mold Master 240grit, then 400grit, Shapton Glass 500, then the EP 400, 600, and 1000 stones.
 
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