Help with really Small blades Worksharp precision Adjust Knife Sharpener

lio said:
I can't figure out how to sharpen small blades like a micra or a classic, the rods keeps taken material of the clamp not the blade... I can't hit the edge of the blade... There is no angle.... Any tips What to do?
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Contact Gritomatic and ask them about their aftermarket clamps and adapters to upgrade your WS.

They have adapters, low angle clamps, optional stone clamps for other stones, support stabilizers etc. and will also stock my Leading Edge magnetic blade table adapter for the WS system.
 
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lio said:
OK... Take your cookie
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There will forever be the hand sharpen vs jig sharpen debate, don't take it seriously. Guys are mainly just yanking your chain. LOL.

Personally, I like the precision of a guided system. I can hand sharpen very well and often still do hand sharpening to keep the muscle memory going but I definitely prefer the absolute precision of guided systems.

It's like making knives (or anything else for that matter) without any jigs or guides vs. making it with a jig (whether that be a clamp or even just a platten, it's still a form of guide). Using a guide yields better results.

Eyeballing a project or building a house without a bubble level, jigs or proper measuring tools. Yes, it can be done but the consistency and accuracy of a guide or jig can't be beaten.
 
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777 Edge said:
Personally, I like the precision of a guided system. I can hand sharpen very well and often still do hand sharpening to keep the muscle memory going but I definitely prefer the absolute precision of guided systems.
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What precision are you talking about? The super exact precise angle of xy° or something? That this angle changes if the blade has a belly does not bother you? And how does that "precision" show in real world use? Serious question.
 
Some of you all are of absolutely no help at all. You remind me of another forum I participate in, a hot rod forum. Someone will explain that he has a 302 Ford V-8 that he would like to get a little extra horsepower and torque out of, and asks which mods would be the best for a certain budget. Inevitably people start answering "Buy a Chevrolet 454". "Get a Corvette". etc. etc. Why is it when someone asks a specific question about sharpening using a specific device, he gets the "learn to sharpen by hand" answers which is not even remotely what he is looking to do.
 
ricklee4570 said:
Some of you all are of absolutely no help at all. You remind me of another forum I participate in, a hot rod forum. Someone will explain that he has a 302 Ford V-8 that he would like to get a little extra horsepower and torque out of, and asks which mods would be the best for a certain budget. Inevitably people start answering "Buy a Chevrolet 454". "Get a Corvette". etc. etc. Why is it when someone asks a specific question about sharpening using a specific device, he gets the "learn to sharpen by hand" answers which is not even remotely what he is looking to do.
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Some people just wanna watch the Earth burn
 
No, "some people" want others to learn a very simple and useful skill. Unless you have some physical disorder or are not smart enough to understand the process, sharpening a knife by hand is pretty simple. It's a shame that people have no skills today. If you are going to play with or use knives, sharpening is part of that-and sharpening by hand is by far the easiest and most efficient way to do it.
 
Bill DeShivs said:
No, "some people" want others to learn a very simple and useful skill. Unless you have some physical disorder or are not smart enough to understand the process, sharpening a knife by hand is pretty simple. It's a shame that people have no skills today. If you are going to play with or use knives, sharpening is part of that-and sharpening by hand is by far the easiest and most efficient way to do it.
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OK... Here is another cookie
 
ricklee4570 said:
Some of you all are of absolutely no help at all. You remind me of another forum I participate in, a hot rod forum. Someone will explain that he has a 302 Ford V-8 that he would like to get a little extra horsepower and torque out of, and asks which mods would be the best for a certain budget. Inevitably people start answering "Buy a Chevrolet 454". "Get a Corvette". etc. etc. Why is it when someone asks a specific question about sharpening using a specific device, he gets the "learn to sharpen by hand" answers which is not even remotely what he is looking to do.
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For me, I've already explained why: I see the question as "I'm trying to get my jig to do something it isn't made to do".
This problem exists with all jigs. If you got every system there are still things you can't do.
I'm sure a sports car can be modified to go off roading. I'm sure a (real) SUV is the easier solution.
Rather than finding a bunch of work arounds for each problem, just go with the most flexible solution and be done.
Coming up on the limits of a jig is a sign to move on or settle.
 
Ourorboros said:
For me, I've already explained why: I see the question as "I'm trying to get my jig to do something it isn't made to do".
This problem exists with all jigs. If you got every system there are still things you can't do.
I'm sure a sports car can be modified to go off roading. I'm sure a (real) SUV is the easier solution.
Rather than finding a bunch of work arounds for each problem, just go with the most flexible solution and be done.
Coming up on the limits of a jig is a sign to move on or settle.
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I posted a video that solves the problem the original poster had. I enjoy using all the various tools and jigs made available to us, and I also freehand sharpen as well.
 
Ourorboros said:
For me, I've already explained why: I see the question as "I'm trying to get my jig to do something it isn't made to do".
This problem exists with all jigs. If you got every system there are still things you can't do.
I'm sure a sports car can be modified to go off roading. I'm sure a (real) SUV is the easier solution.
Rather than finding a bunch of work arounds for each problem, just go with the most flexible solution and be done.
Coming up on the limits of a jig is a sign to move on or settle.
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While I can see your point there is a fine line between spending more time, money, and/or effort into modifying to add or expand beyond original scope and what is reasonable and the questions is not unreasonable to ask. The answers should be framed to stress where one might see the solution as being beyond reasonable so the better solution is a different system/method all together.
 
PirateSeulb said:
While I can see your point there is a fine line between spending more time, money, and/or effort into modifying to add or expand beyond original scope and what is reasonable and the questions is not unreasonable to ask. The answers should be framed to stress where one might see the solution as being beyond reasonable so the better solution is a different system/method all together.
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I didn't say that the question is unreasonable, I'm saying that the "freehand sharpening" answer is reasonable & why that is.
A double sided India stone (coarse/fine) is $22. You can get a strop with Chrome Oxide crayon for less than $20.
I admit there is a learning curve, but I also think there is more psyching themselves out of it than there is difficulty.
 
I've been working on my Leading Edge system upgrades for the Work Sharp Precision Adjust.

It's the same magnetic mount as my Leading Edge sharpening system and it will work with all of my Leading Edge adapters, including small blades, large blades, scissors, chisels and many more.

Here is a sneak peek...

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Large / Long blades:

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Scissors:

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Ourorboros said:
I didn't say that the question is unreasonable, I'm saying that the "freehand sharpening" answer is reasonable & why that is.
A double sided India stone (coarse/fine) is $22. You can get a strop with Chrome Oxide crayon for less than $20.
I admit there is a learning curve, but I also think there is more psyching themselves out of it than there is difficulty.
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I didn't mean to imply that you thought it was unreasonable nor that your response was framed improperly just more a modification on your general statement to expand that not all request end up with unreasonable solutions and point that we should all respond respectfully. While I understand and respect many peoples opinions on the matter as someone with hand tremors and thus unable to hold things steady I cannot reasonably freehand sharpen myself so when some wish to just simply toss it out as the solution bothers me a little.
 
ricklee4570 said:
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Received mine today...pretty cool! Haven't actually sharpened with it yet, but did mount it and put a few blades on it to see how strong it is. One thing I noticed is that for really small blades, it will try to pull the blade back to the center of the magnet. So you will definitely need to use that top adjustable sliding piece to keep it in place.
 
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