Stones for Apex Edge Pro

I am looking at getting an Edge Pro Apex, Why do you need the blanks? Is there a reason why you couldn't put the stones in the Apex, without the aluminum blanks? Sorry, about bringing this back from the dead. I was reading this thread and thought it would be the best place to ask.

Thanks.
 
Meast58 said:
I am looking at getting an Edge Pro Apex, Why do you need the blanks? Is there a reason why you couldn't put the stones in the Apex, without the aluminum blanks? Sorry, about bringing this back from the dead. I was reading this thread and thought it would be the best place to ask.

Thanks.
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You'll probably break the stones if you use them without blanks.
 
uofaengr said:
Chef Knives to Go

Jende Industries
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I definitely agree w/ the latter... first hand experience... Tom (owner) is a great guy who will spend time talking to you and answering questions and he has amazing customer service!!!

I would also add that you should check out Bob at Oldawan tools.

The two above can get you the stock diamonds, shaptons, or choseras. If you are wanting something else, then I suggest you order the stone you want and cut it on a tile saw like I will be doing here soon w/ a Sigma Power 120...
 
Meast58 said:
Thank you. I didn't know they were that fragile.
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I use them without a blank and have never had one break. ETA - I use 1/4" stones. When one side starts to cup, then the other side is available.
 
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I have used them without blanks, too. No need. Don't crank them down like a madman and they'll be fine.
 
Oh, and don't waste your money on the 600 grit moldmaster. It disintegrates in front of your eyes no matter what kind of steel your sharpening.

The ruby stones are fine but they're slow cutting. They wear extremely slow compared to other low grit stones.

The super fine are ok but they leave an incredibly hazy finish. For a polished edge they're not bad in a progression but definitely not a finishing stone.
 
If I'm going for an unpolished edge on a knife that's going to see a lot of sawing action I stop at the 400 grit moldmaster, it leaves pretty uniform scratch marks.

For polished edges on knives im going to be push cutting with I use Adaee stones from amazon up to 2000 grit and then finish with strop compound. If you want to see the finished edges you can look on the edge pro vs chinese clones thread that's also going right now in this same folder. They very close to perfect mirror and for the set costing about 12 bucks total, that's not bad.
 
bodog said:
Oh, and don't waste your money on the 600 grit moldmaster. It disintegrates in front of your eyes no matter what kind of steel your sharpening.

The ruby stones are fine but they're slow cutting. They wear extremely slow compared to other low grit stones.

The super fine are ok but they leave an incredibly hazy finish. For a polished edge they're not bad in a progression but definitely not a finishing stone.
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Use them dry. They're pretty good. If you wet them. they'll turn to mush.
 
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