Sharpening systems

[L2bravo]

I don't want a Chevy vs. Ford debate, but rather what works better. I am looking at a Wicked edge, and Ep as well. I know that they both work great, but I have a couple of concerns, and would love to hear some opinions on them.

1. I have some recurves. Things like ZT 350's, and BM 710's. I seem to think that an EP would be better at these.

2. I also seem to thing that there is a lot of versatility on an EP, with regard to making some stones with blanks, with more readily available as well.

Am I off track here? Josh

 

[Sadden]

Nope , the EP does seem to handle funny blade shapes easier than the WE , Simply being able to reposition the blade on the table makes a big difference on many irregularly shaped knives. Its a con if you want a fixed blade system or have unsteady hands.

The WE does have a couple stones specific to recurves , but last I saw the F&F on them was questionable. The EP has half width stones to tackle those jobs , or you can simply use the corner of a regular stone.

 

[Ben Dover]

The EP is more versatile.

Now, I've owned and used a Wicked Edge, and it's a wonderful machine. very precise and fast.

But I went back to the EP for it's versatility, and lower cost of accessories.

 

[L2bravo]

The EP is more versatile.

Now, I've owned and used a Wicked Edge, and it's a wonderful machine. very precise and fast.

But I went back to the EP for it's versatility, and lower cost of accessories.

This is my thinking, and probably the direction I am going to go. Thanks guys for the input.

 

[stitchawl]

The BM710 is my usual EDC, and I maintain it on an EdgePro 3-4 times a year. I even sharpen Kris knives and hawkbills with the EdgePro.

You can take full sized sharpening stones to your local lapidary shop (or cemetary grave stone place) and they will cut them to size for an EdgePro blank just a few bucks. This is great for soft waterstones that wear out quickly. Buy one stone, cut it into 10 stones.

You can purchase many different high-grit polishing films in home centers and hobby shops that you can mount on blanks too, along with making compressed leather strops to fit. EdgePro IS versatile!


Stitchaw

 

[L2bravo]

The BM710 is my usual EDC, and I maintain it on an EdgePro 3-4 times a year. I even sharpen Kris knives and hawkbills with the EdgePro.

You can take full sized sharpening stones to your local lapidary shop (or cemetary grave stone place) and they will cut them to size for an EdgePro blank just a few bucks. This is great for soft waterstones that wear out quickly. Buy one stone, cut it into 10 stones.

You can purchase many different high-grit polishing films in home centers and hobby shops that you can mount on blanks too, along with making compressed leather strops to fit. EdgePro IS versatile!


Stitchaw

This kind of thing is exactly what has me thinking this. The total freedom to make up your own stuff. Thanks again guys.