how well does the wicked edge work on fillet knives?

[NWangler]

How well does it work on flexible fillet or boning knives? im thinking about the pro pack 1. any experiences? Thanks.

 

[bucketstove]

Hi,
I've no experience with the WEPS, but a fillet knife is just another knife, more flexible sure, but that shouldn't present a problem just limits the amount of force you can use

The WEPS guy talks about it in Wicked Edge - Richmond Artifex Sujihiki - Clay Allison

The trick he says is to do it in two sections (reclamp) and overlap the strokes,

which is basically what you would do with a stone in hand like this

High efficiency sharpening with minimal equipment - well worn Henckels Chef's, Rapala fillet knives - Cliff Stamp

 

[NWangler]

thank you. Any on else have an opinion

 

[fvdk]

A filet knife can be done like any other knife but you have to be careful not to put too much pressure on the paddles.

I think you might have seen this but just in case.... https://www.wickededgeusa.com/we100pr1-knife-sharpener-instructions/
The fourth picture shows how a filet knife is clamped.

The support rod will help to keep the blade from flexing as you paddle the edge. Remember that you don’t need to use a lot of pressure with the diamond paddles or strops.

 

[REK Knives]

It works fine but it is the only knife I've ever used the stabilizing rod with... You can always support it with your other hand too.

 

[NWangler]

Thanks guys, what angle would be good?