I have just recieved my new edge pro complete. I want to re profile my benchmade. My stones start at the 120 and go up to the 3000 tape. How much time do you think the re-profileiong will take? I do not want to thin out my knife more than needed. I sharpen with my sharp maker, but I am not sure which stome to start the re profilling with?
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reprofileing my 806-D-2 - edge pro
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Please experiment with your old and kitchen knives first. Re profiling requires the removal off allot of metal and you should start with your coarse hone. (120 ) .
The EdgePro will do a fine job, but like everything it takes a little time to learn.
Warning. Put masking tape on the table and your blade to avoid any scratches.
Take it slow, use a felt tip to keep an eye on progress and let the hone do the work. A light touch is what you are aiming for.
Time. Well to put a brand new back bevel on a blade could take, depending on angle chosen, anywhere from 1/2 to an hour. Some people think this is long, but it should be enjoyable so what's the hurry<g>
Time will depend on angle chosen and how thick the metal is just behind the edge.
The EdgePro will do a fine job, but like everything it takes a little time to learn.
Warning. Put masking tape on the table and your blade to avoid any scratches.
Take it slow, use a felt tip to keep an eye on progress and let the hone do the work. A light touch is what you are aiming for.
Time. Well to put a brand new back bevel on a blade could take, depending on angle chosen, anywhere from 1/2 to an hour. Some people think this is long, but it should be enjoyable so what's the hurry<g>
Time will depend on angle chosen and how thick the metal is just behind the edge.
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If you really are "reprofiling" then you start with the coarsest grit you can find and don't stop until the old edge is completely gone. I have no experience with the edgepro, but I would guess that with ~3.5" of D2 steel on a normal stone it will take a good 20-30 minutes just for the first step. If you have a diamond stone it will be much faster. The finer stones shouldn't take as long because you are no longer trying to change the angle of the bevel.
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i'm with Torz.... 
but really, my friend just got his Edge Pro a week or two ago. he reprofiled his 806d2 all the way up to a polished edge, and it took him about an hour. not bad at all!
abe m.
but really, my friend just got his Edge Pro a week or two ago. he reprofiled his 806d2 all the way up to a polished edge, and it took him about an hour. not bad at all!
abe m.
I have a BM941 in D2. It took me about 20 mins. to reprofile the blade.
You got good advice above about letting the hone do the work. Don't lean into it, lightly allow the stone to make it's passes.
Practice on some beater knives, and use tape to protect the blade until you get the hang of it. I find that I don't need the tape anymore.
It also helps if you submerge the stones in water at least 1 hour before using them. It really helps them cut better. Also, you don't need a ton of water during use. I set up next to my sink. When the hones need water I hold them over the sink, squirt them with the bottle, and let most of the water run into the sink. No need to dowse the room you're in.
Good luck and report back with your results.
You got good advice above about letting the hone do the work. Don't lean into it, lightly allow the stone to make it's passes.
Practice on some beater knives, and use tape to protect the blade until you get the hang of it. I find that I don't need the tape anymore.
It also helps if you submerge the stones in water at least 1 hour before using them. It really helps them cut better. Also, you don't need a ton of water during use. I set up next to my sink. When the hones need water I hold them over the sink, squirt them with the bottle, and let most of the water run into the sink. No need to dowse the room you're in.
Good luck and report back with your results.
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you can also use a large pan next to your set up to let the drain off run into.
i reprofiled my 806d2 down to 21 primary 18 secondary at 3000 grit polish in around 20 minutes. not a hard knife to sharpen, and it was one of my first.
i reprofiled my 806d2 down to 21 primary 18 secondary at 3000 grit polish in around 20 minutes. not a hard knife to sharpen, and it was one of my first.