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romad97

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I found a genric edgepro type sharpening system for sale at a much cheaper rate than the actual edge pro. Why would you think that this might not be worth the money? I am in the market for a sharpener and have narrowed it down to either an edge pro apex or a wicked Edge. I just happened to stumble across this model as I was surfing the internet. From my amatuer view point, I can't tell much difference between this generic model and the real thing.
 
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What does that mean? I am really new to this forum and knives and knife sharpening and all that it encompasses. I am just trying to educate myself not stir anything up.
 
Get rid of the ebay link. Big no no. Buy the real EP, don't support the counterfeiters.
 
Advice: buy the real thing. Knock-offs from China are never even close to the real thing. You only enjoy the price once.
Good sharpening,
David
 
Have you looked at the kme sharpener? It'll save ya some money compared to the other two you are looking at. I'm looking at it myself, and the fact that it uses normal 4x1 stones is making it really tempting for me. But that's pure opinion.
 
romad97 said:
What does that mean? I am really new to this forum and knives and knife sharpening and all that it encompasses. I am just trying to educate myself not stir anything up.
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Just look back a page or two to the last locked topic. It will help explain things pretty well.

There is good info in it, and you might ignore some of it. That would be ok.
 
EP vs WE discussed heavily. Cant go wrong with either. The uh oh was for the link and to not buy blatant chinese knock offs of a quality US product.
There I said it. Flame me if you must.
 
I am not looking to flame anyone. Just looking for intelligent reasons as to why or why not this system would be as good as the real thing. If its junk then I don't want it. I hate when the explanation is just simply becouse its made in china vs USA. If the real thing is better then I will most definately buy the real thing but, I work really hard for my money and if I can save a few bucks and still get a quality product then thats what I want to do. I am not a cheap skate by any means. I definately want quality. I was hoping someone who has bought this system would chime in and let me know something about it.
 
The topic was pretty much beaten to death (and then some), in this linked thread below, originally posted 8 days ago, which was then locked by mods. There was some detailed info there, regarding differences between each, and much other 'discussion' which derailed it. Not much point in pursuing it further, as these discussions always seem to get out of hand:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-this-sharpener-seem-any-good-(Picture-heavy)
 
The EP knockoff is not as well built, and has inferior stones compared to the EP. I have one, and while it is no EP, for the $28-$30 price point, it is a good system. i get a great edge with no problems. The stones on the EP are attached to aluminum bars. The knockoff uses plastic bars, and the stones are not very well attached. The mechanism itself, however, is solid, and i have used it for a couple of years with no problems. This unit is, however, obviously a copy of the EP, and you should give that whatever ethical consideration you feel relavent.
 
The Edge Pro is better. Higher quality stones, etc. Also, you get a warranty, better instructions, DVD, etc. Is it 10x better? Not for me. But buying American is more important for some than others. From what i've seen, the EP knockoff is the best sharpener for under $50 on the market. i much prefer it over the Lansky or other similar systems in the price range. Also, wether you use the knockoff or the original, be sure to tape the face of your blades or you'll scratch the surface. not fun on an expensive blade!
 
+1 :thumbup:

The Chinese knock off has not gotten good reviews according to all the information I could find.

No way I'm putting my personal feelings into this, but I have spent time researching it.

The good news is that for the price, you could easily try the cheap one, and it wouldn't be much of a loss if you end up unsatisfied with it (which is likely).

Of course, the real EP has nearly 20 years worth of very happy campers standing behind it, and the WE has grown into into it's main competition in only a few years.

Romad97, judging by your own comments, the EP seems to be what you're after, and you would be in good company.
 
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I have the knock off edege pro and it does a pretty good job. I also have a wicked edge and like the function and results alot better from it..
 
Thank you, it's nice of you to participate.

If you're going through the trouble, wouldn't it be best to use equipment that is up to the task? You would rather use your WEPS because it works properly, and price isn't an issue, from what little I gather.

Using a machine and getting less than perfect results totally defeats the purpose to me.
 
I wrote Ben Dale the inventor of the EdgePro to get his insight on the China counterfeit. I will disclose the paragraph in which he made comparisons between the two. The rest isn't necessary. You all should know my position that the sale of counterfeit products I believe shouldn't be encouraged in this forum and we should practice good judgement out of respect for intellectual property and innovation. I also now realize that many others could care less, and now understand that a little more.

Name,

I like what most of posters had to say about the EP. I have one of the Chinese machines and it is not even close to the Apex. The people who copied it did not understand how it works so they mad a lot of mistakes. The stones are to long for the plates, so as soon as you tighten the knob, it pushes the stone off of the plate. Then you have to cut the stone before you put it back on or it will just happen again. The stone blanks are plastic, so as soon as the stone start to wear, they will break. There is no stop on the end of the STONE ARM so the stone can drop over the edge and take a chunk out of your edge. The GUIDE PLATE is to wide so sharpening any knife, where you have to turn the tip over the edge of the machine, will very difficult. The suction cups are junk and they used a very cheep plastic. Best of all they copied the old Apex, the new on has a vastly upgraded PIVOT System, this alone would separate the machines. I just don't want someone to buy one, thinking it is a Edge Pro.

Thanks for the info.

Ben
 
Wow! Ben Dale's skill with the English language certainly has deteriorated almost to the point of being uneducated.
His spelling was NEVER that bad before, in all the various contacts I've had with him, nor his usage or grammar.

Very, very strange...


Stitchawl
 
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