guided system for >= 13 inch blade?

Spirch

Spirch

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So i just got my 1311 and I would like to know if a guided system would work with this kind of long blade.

if yes, which one?

(something tell me that i will have to learn freehand)
 
With the Edge Pro you can sharpen any length blade. Longest knife I've sharpened on it was a 12 inch chef knife and it took a little getting used to but still turned out screaming sharp.
 
I'll second the EdgePro. You can sharpen a broadsword with 'em! I've sharpened a 15" machete with no problems, as well as the tiny pen blade on a Victorinox Swiss Army knife. It will handle anything you can throw at it!


Stitchawl
 
I did look them up. I didn't find any relative information at all. I mean nothing. I have no clue as to how the machine works, what size it is, cost... nothing.

That makes me leery. It's like they just want to get you on the phone with a salesman.
 
grizzled gizzard said:
I did look them up. I didn't find any relative information at all. I mean nothing. I have no clue as to how the machine works, what size it is, cost... nothing.

That makes me leery. It's like they just want to get you on the phone with a salesman.
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Yeah, I got that feel from the website too; kinda sketchy even if it is legit. The one picture they did have make the machine look like it's basically just a belt sander with 3 different belts... :rolleyes:
 
It looks like a spinoff of an old LoRay sharpener...

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Here's a LoRay...

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Edit: BTW, not an endorsement, I just found some better pics. :)
 
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They are legit. I have one. They are basically a low-speed 1X30 belt sander that uses guides.
I have never used the guides with mine. I have a friend that does use the guides on his and they work very well.
I have even let him do the initial sharpening on a few of my custom knives with it.
 
Good lord! Grab a Kalamazoo for $200, a pile of high-end belts for another $75, and you're in business for a long time. A belt grinder at four to six bills better do a LOT more than just sharpen knives! Better have a scissors arm like a TAS, and come with a SLEW of good belts.
 
Here's a video of the Wicked Edge sharpening a 17" long blade...

[video=youtube;jhR3jCsQX5Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhR3jCsQX5Q[/video]
 
The OP asked about a guided system. Most sanders are not guided.
 
Another choice is get a DMT aligner kit and 2-3 extra DMT clamps. Apply clamps at 3-4 inch intervals along blade. A little experimentation/experience will determine best clamp placement. Then sharpen as usual going up the line of clamps/guides. Don't have to remove clamps until you've got your bevels and edges finished.
 
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