From sharp maker to Edge Pro. Observations of a true rookie.

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After a few months of moving up to the Edge Pro from my Sharpmaker, I'm finally able to get a pretty good edge on my EDC pride and joy, a Spyderco Techno. I do now fully understand why the edge Pro is a bit of a challenge for short, chubby blades.

I've also figured out that I still have some pretty good need for my old Sharpmaker. Getting rid of the burr with the Edge Pro has beed discussed on this board in the past, with people that have much more expert advice than I have to offer chiming in with good suggestions. I'm sure it's been suggested here already, but those white ceramic sticks on the Sharpmaker a pretty fine job of finishing up those edges when I'm done on the EP. From what I understand it doesn't make the burr edge go away completely, but it sure does a fine job of lining things up, certainly better than the edge of my coffee cup, or the thigh of my jeans.

Thanks to all for all of the good advice, and I now sit here at my keyboard, with one now hairless left arm, giving a lot of you guys a resounding thumbs up.

Thank you!
 
Now you just need to add a KME to the toolbox. I use all three (Sharpmaker, EP, and KME) for different tasks. But the KME is now my first go-to for an average blade. The learning curve is fun, isn't it? Enjoy.
 
Thanks for the link. I have an EdgePro and the Spyderco Rods. After watching the video of the KME being used i don't think i need one. What i need is to spend time with good stones, a knife and my hands.
From using the EP i have gone from zero sharpening knowledge to a reasonable understanding of what is needed to get an edge sharp. If i was just starting out i might get the KME instead of the EdgePro, but i don't see the need for both.
The Spyder Rods i use for touch up when no re-profiling needs to be done. I do however sometimes use the diamond rods as they cut steel quicker and if you go easy you do not remove excessive steel.
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bflying said:
Now you just need to add a KME to the toolbox. I use all three (Sharpmaker, EP, and KME) for different tasks. But the KME is now my first go-to for an average blade. The learning curve is fun, isn't it? Enjoy.
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I skipped on the KME because of the need to clamp the blade up for sharpening. I started with a Lansky system way back in the early 1980's, and the KME reminds me of that. While the EP does have its limitations with the short folders, it seems to me that the KME, as well as the Lansky are a bit of a pain with longer blades, but I digress...........

I mostly wanted to remind those Sharpmaker owners not to give up on them just because they may have found some other, more improved method. Those Sharpmakers still do a great job, as pond as those limitations are understood. Indeed, they can ENHANCE your current system, rather than replace it.
 
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