Just when I have finally made a decision, now this: KME or Edge Pro?

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After hours of loyal reading, my mind had been made up. I was buying an Edge Pro sharpening system. It fit my price point, the reviews are good, and now tonight I find out about this KME system. It looks similar to an old Lansky system I used years ago, but this one seems better built, and reviews seem good on this system as well.

So, I lean on the knowledge on the sage advisers of BF once again: KME or Edge Pro?
 
Its a tough call. The KME is a solid system , and Ron is a great guy.

Personally I prefer the EP , the larger stone surface area makes larger jobs easier , it can do more than the KME I feel as well. Both have the same aftermarket if you know who to talk to , and both have great customer support.

I would ask myself a couple questions

-How steady can you hold a blade on the blade table of an EP?
If you already have some experience freehanding than the EP may feel more natural to you , if your new and are looking for the easiest system the KME is probably the way to go

-What volume of knives am I doing , and what kinds of knives are they
While the KME is a great all around tool , it falls short on some larger jobs , large knives and axes/hatchets etc are much harder on it comapared to the EP. I also feel like the EP is faster , the larger stone surface area and solid mounting system makes it so you can really bear down on it to hog off some metal (when necessary). Not to call the KME slow , but I do feel the EP has an edge here (pardon the pun ;))

Ultimately you will be happy either way , but you need to look at your needs and make the best decision for you.
 
Don't have a EP, but do have a KME. I still have a Lansky and still use it. That swayed me to the KME. It is better than the Lansky. I love the ergos of the KME, I have the diamonds and just got the water stones for the KME. Price wise, not as cheap as the Lansky, not as expensive as the EP or WE. I'm just satisfied with simple methods of sharpening.
 
Sorry to be the new guy who jumps in here, but I am interested in the topic. I have a pretty nice collection of knives and my dad tried to pass on some if his sharpening knowledge to me, but he passed before I really became interested. I used to just let him sharpen my knives amd he used a lansky or free handed. I have tried using his tools, but for now don't have the time to or patience to really use them. I teied a sharpmaker, and have had ok results, but nothing like he did. Are these easier or just better sharpeners that still require practice and time?
 
Sadden said:
Its a tough call. The KME is a solid system , and Ron is a great guy.

Personally I prefer the EP , the larger stone surface area makes larger jobs easier , it can do more than the KME I feel as well. Both have the same aftermarket if you know who to talk to , and both have great customer support.

I would ask myself a couple questions

-How steady can you hold a blade on the blade table of an EP?
If you already have some experience freehanding than the EP may feel more natural to you , if your new and are looking for the easiest system the KME is probably the way to go

-What volume of knives am I doing , and what kinds of knives are they
While the KME is a great all around tool , it falls short on some larger jobs , large knives and axes/hatchets etc are much harder on it comapared to the EP. I also feel like the EP is faster , the larger stone surface area and solid mounting system makes it so you can really bear down on it to hog off some metal (when necessary). Not to call the KME slow , but I do feel the EP has an edge here (pardon the pun ;))

Ultimately you will be happy either way , but you need to look at your needs and make the best decision for you.
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To answer your questions, I'm currently using a Sharpmaker with diamond rods that I've finally worn out. I've reprofiled several knives for my self, as well as my son and sons in law, with many of those knives being Spyderco or ZT SV30. The coup de grace was my 8" Gossman Tusker in A2. I was able to get it done, but it took one hella long time. Now it's time to either order new diamond rods, or look at a new, more efficient system.

Since I can do an even, repeatable vertical hold on the SM, I feel I'll be OK with either of these two systems. (EP or KME)
 
farmboy,
the Professional model of the Edge Pro will handle scissors and chisels (using an attachment for scissors), if those matter to you. You have to buy the attachment separately. It will not work on the EP Apex model.

Frank
 
I only have traditional slip joints.Could not master the edge pro . Being right handed I found it difficult to hold steady with my left hand.A clamped system works better for me.
 
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