Hey everyone,
Looking into purchasing a new sharpening system of some kind and was wondering what advice I could get from all of you. I have a KO Work Sharp but I do have a few chisel grind knives so it's not the best for what I need.
A little about me, since I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times - but I didn't want to dig up an old post with questions because I honestly didn't understand some of the answers. I understand principles of sharpening and what not - just have little to no understanding of stones themselves, aside from a general idea of how to use them.
I'm a chef and a knife collector, everything from kitchen knives to outdoor fixed to EDC. I can't afford any safe queens, so all of my knives get used, they're all working knives. And until I can afford the good stuff, I will USE every knife that I own.
I'm hoping to stay under $200 if possible but I'm open to just about anything, the only thing that doesn't really interest me is the Sharpmaker - I plan to get one for sure, but I'm looking for something to be able to do the full spectrum. I love the idea of an edge pro or a wicked edge but I understand that those are outside of my price range. I know that there's some clones out there, or if not "clones" then similar systems that are cheaper - but I'm not very familiar with them so this is where I was hoping to get some advice. By clones I do want to clarify that I don't mean the cheap Chinese knockoff garbage. Just systems that are similar to Wicked Edge.
I am super intrigued by the paper sharpening wheels, as I do have the requisite grinder to be able to try that so I would be interested to hear people's experience.
Lastly, I do have experience with free hand sharpening, although I'm admittedly not very good at it. I would be willing to move that route if that's what's best - I just am not sure where to begin.
Any advice you guys have would be amazing!
Josh
Looking into purchasing a new sharpening system of some kind and was wondering what advice I could get from all of you. I have a KO Work Sharp but I do have a few chisel grind knives so it's not the best for what I need.
A little about me, since I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times - but I didn't want to dig up an old post with questions because I honestly didn't understand some of the answers. I understand principles of sharpening and what not - just have little to no understanding of stones themselves, aside from a general idea of how to use them.
I'm a chef and a knife collector, everything from kitchen knives to outdoor fixed to EDC. I can't afford any safe queens, so all of my knives get used, they're all working knives. And until I can afford the good stuff, I will USE every knife that I own.
I'm hoping to stay under $200 if possible but I'm open to just about anything, the only thing that doesn't really interest me is the Sharpmaker - I plan to get one for sure, but I'm looking for something to be able to do the full spectrum. I love the idea of an edge pro or a wicked edge but I understand that those are outside of my price range. I know that there's some clones out there, or if not "clones" then similar systems that are cheaper - but I'm not very familiar with them so this is where I was hoping to get some advice. By clones I do want to clarify that I don't mean the cheap Chinese knockoff garbage. Just systems that are similar to Wicked Edge.
I am super intrigued by the paper sharpening wheels, as I do have the requisite grinder to be able to try that so I would be interested to hear people's experience.
Lastly, I do have experience with free hand sharpening, although I'm admittedly not very good at it. I would be willing to move that route if that's what's best - I just am not sure where to begin.
Any advice you guys have would be amazing!
Josh
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