Have the Sharpmaker but want something better.

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zimmerDN

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I find myself struggle a bit with holding a steady angle when using the sharpmaker. Sharpening the tip is especially hard because the tip of the knife slips off the stone and sometimes even dull the tip by running it down the stone in the wrong way.


So what should I upgrade to?
I want something that will give consistency on the angle.

I have wanted a EdgePro when I bought the Sharpmaker a few years ago. Are they still popular and a wise choice or is there something similar for less?
 
I love the sharpmaker for touch ups. You might consider the wicked edge for more substantial work...ive had great results.
 
Belt sander is quick and easy to use, Id get a small beltsander and a norton india stone midium and fine! Thats all you need!Sharpmaker is great for touchups!
 
boki_zca said:
Belt sander is quick and easy to use, Id get a small beltsander and a norton india stone midium and fine! Thats all you need!Sharpmaker is great for touchups!
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OP has difficulty holding an angle with the SM. Maybe he can do better with a belt sander though. :)
 
I have been using the KME sharpening system for a while now and like it. The ability to flip the knife over without taking it out of the clamp is a great feature.
 
There is simply nothing better or more versatile than an EdgePro. It's the perfect choice for someone who has many different sizes of knives to sharpen every few months. But... that Sharpmaker still works great for weekly touch-ups on smaller knives!


Stitchawl
 
Holding a steady angle is fine when I am sharpening lesser steel.

D2 and SV30 gets difficult when you have to hold still after 50+ strokes.
 
zimmerDN said:
Holding a steady angle is fine when I am sharpening lesser steel.

D2 and SV30 gets difficult when you have to hold still after 50+ strokes.
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Hehe, I hear you dude. A belt sander might be the thing. I don't have one but I guess you just have to hold a consistent angle for a couple passes.
 
Another vote for the Edge Pro here. Mine has to be more than 10 years old.
 
+1 on the EdgePro... Add the chosera waterstones and you'll be able to transform yourself into a sharpening guru.
 
For me the learning curve on the Wicked Edge was less than the learning curve on the on the Edge Pro. With the W.E.'s diamond stones and clamp system, the sharpening angles remain very consistent. When a blade is reclamped in the same position on the Wicked Edge, the same angle is found for resharpening. Easy to keep fairly precise. This precision results in screaming sharp edges. Both systems work well, but I find the W.E. easier to use well. Personal preference.
 
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