Got myself a Wicked Edge, now what?

NeverMore1701

NeverMore1701

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Sprung for the PP1, seems like a real nice setup! Repaired a really damaged edge on a cheapie, but it's sure not anything great. I'm sure practice will improve things greatly, but anyone have any tips to help me on my way?
 
1. Raise the burr on BOTH sides.
2. With LIGHT pressure begin sharpening. ( the weight of the stone basically)
3. Make nice even strokes, and I always go heel to tip for a while, then tip to heel and then start my next grit heel to tip. Giving the scratches a x pattern.
4. Remove knife.


It does take a while to break in diamond stones, but once they are broken in, hold onto your seat, because you will see a whole new level of sharpness if all your used to is factory edges. I have a pp2 and love it beyond belief. But just keep doin it with cheaper knives untill your stones feel smoother, then they are broken in pretty much.
 
Practice, practice, practice. Be patient with your stones, it's taken a good 25 knives for mine to really smooth out. Knowing that ahead of time will save a lot of frustration. You are not going to get "wicked edges" on your first knives, the stones are just too coarse. They'll get sharp, mind you, but the more you use the stones the better they'll get.

Learn to recognize what it means to reach the apex of the edge. Get yourself a good 10X loupe and check the edge as you move through the stones. Until you learn to recognize when you've reached the edge of the blade you'll never get sharp edges. Very important, and it also takes practice to develop the eye for it.

Make sure the knife is tightly clamped and straight. If it's not straight you'll get uneven bevels. That should get you started. Vist the WE forums at their website if you have questions, they're real helpful over there. Remember, if you stick with it, let the stones wear in and be aware of what is happening on the edge you will get super sharp knives. Scary sharp. I've been very, very pleased with this product.
 
Good advise above! Also:
-Be patient, especially when reprofiling. It can take a while but don't rush.
-Raise a burr on each side as mentioned but do it at each grit level
-Experiment with the knife placement and a dry erase marker until you get an even edge. I had a problem putting the knife too far back and having the angle at the tip being very different than the rest of the blade. I bought an angle meter and that helped me a ton
-have fun and enjoy your new toy! I have been super happy with it! There is not a dull knife in my house:thumbup:
 
The WEPS is the most fun you can have sitting down! But hold on to your seat! The more you use it the better it becomes!!! The above is real good advise! There is a small learning curve with it! 99.9% of your questions are already answered on their site. Also the guys are super helpful and willing to share info. My sharping skills have gone to a new whole level niver achieved before. I was a "old school butcher" for ten years and learned to sharpen a knife.
This set up will give you mirror and cutting edges better then factory every time!
 
Now what? Now decide you hate it, then sell it to me for $50.00. I wouldn't mind owning two...
 
I'll give you 75 for it if that's the case ;)

Great advice and me others have said. Check out their history videos and don't be Afraid to call them.
 
Buy a few cheap knives at garage sales.

Once you get some practice, there is no need to ever raise a burr. I've put hair popping edges on S60V, M390, Elmax, etc without ever raising a burr. It just takes a bit of practice.
 
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