The Top 3 Guided Knife Sharpeners

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Jeremy Dodd

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If money was no object, which 3 guided sharpening systems would you consider buying? I feel like the Wicked Edge will pop up, but I'd like to see what others you guys come up with. I want a very controlled grind angle and the ability to do many types of blades/grinds.

This is not exclusively just for fun. I've been thinking about doing some sharpening as a hobby business. I currently have the WorkSharp Professional Precision Adjust, the original Precision Adjust Elite, the orELITE, Ken Onion with Blade Grinding Attachment, the Spyderco Sharpmaker, and several natural and diamonds stones.

Thanks!
 
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Jeremy Dodd said:
If money was no object, which 3 guided sharpening systems would you consider buying? I feel like the Wicked Edge will pop up, but I'd like to see what others you guys come up with. I want a very controlled grind angle and the ability to do many types of blades/grinds.

This is not exclusively just for fun. I've been thinking about doing some sharpening as a hobby business. I currently have the WorkSharp Professional Precision Adjust, the original Precision Adjust, the Ken Onion with Blade Grinding Attachment, the Spyderco Sharpmaker, and several natural and diamonds stones.

Thanks!
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Right now I want to try the Tormek T4 or T8 and also would like to get a Spyderco Sharpmaker and possibly the newest workshop professional precision adjust ELITE. Those three are on the top of my list currently...
 
Linus Knives said:
Right now I want to try the Tormek T4 or T8 and also would like to get a Spyderco Sharpmaker and possibly the newest workshop professional precision adjust ELITE. Those three are on the top of my list currently...
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I've looked at the Tormek several times. My only hang up is that it only does a hollow grind, be that a full, partial, or any combination thereof. I like the Scandi grind on my outdoor knives, like my Mora Garberg, but that's impossible on a Tormek. I guess that means the paper wheel system would be out as well.

I love my Precision Adjust Professional. The Elite wasn't out yet when I bought mine. They took everything that was wrong with the original Precision Adjust and fixed it. For people like me who can't freehand with any accuracy at all, it really makes for a nice edge. My edges are mirror polished and shaving sharp. I just want to get that edge a little bit faster.
 
I have the Hapstone base with all the heads. M3 module, V8 module, R2 module, scissor module, and chisel module. That let's me sharpen just about anything I want to sharpen. I don't use the R2 module much, I prefer the magnetic tables. I have both magnetic tables, because I usually have the V8 set up for small blades. It's quicker to change to the M3 for a larger blade, than to reset the V8.

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The Top 3 Guided Knife Sharpeners​

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Edge Pro
Edge Pro
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Edge Pro

I think some one said this quite a while ago but I'll say it again :
If I had the couple thousand dollars some of these systems cost , especially after laying out for all the accessories it takes to sharpen a small pocket slip joint or get decently acute edges (sub 15° per side) I think I would buy an Edge Pro and a couple of mid to higher end knives that I felt , until now , were beyond a reasonable price.

I mean I easily get edges that cut more than one curl off a single hair while it is still in my arm and if it is decent steel like M4 I do not need to strop to get to this level (though these days I have been experimenting with stropping a very minimal amount for even better edge stability ).

What ? We need better than this ?

PS: yes I have a Wicked Edge .
 
I have a friend who sharpens commercially and uses a WE. I always thought, when I had the money, I'd get a WE as well. When it came time and after studying the options, I bought the TSPROF K03. I felt like there was more flexibility with a sharpener that uses the 1x6 stones. If I couldn't have my K03, I'd probably get a Kazak.
 
I started with a Lansky, then an Edge Pro Professional and recently got a Spyderco Sharpmaker. If you watch some of the old Ben Dale videos he said many of his customers started with a Lansky and that was the case for me.

My choice for top three is

1) Edge Pro Professional
2) Spyderco Sharpmaker

I don't have a third choice.

When i got into sharpening a long time ago there were not a lot of choices back then. I am not a big fan of systems from other countries and I like that I can call Ben/Cody and get good service. I am impressed that D Diemaker makes their diamond stones as well as helps with other design ideas and fabrication.

The reason I wanted to try the Sharpmaker was that CRK recommends you use one on their knives. I also had a Benchmade 710 with a slight recurve. I have 1/2" wide stones for the EP, but I thought the Sharpmaker would be quicker. After using the Sharpmaker it is quick to set up and nice for touch ups. When I normally buy something I tend to "buy once and cry once". I think I have everything EP makes for the Pro model and other stones from others as well.
 
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I think TS Prof K03 is the ideal, and any other system that shares the same important features is just about as good.

-Edge Pro format ( non-proprietary
-Mechanical angle adjustment, not just thumbscrew on a rod
-Good pivot
-Stable
-Has a way to compensate stone thickness
 
In no particular order:

Kazak (Model 100, 10 or Pro)
TSProf K03
Hapstone (R2 or RS)

And the cream of the crop, but near impossible to get hold of - Grid Viva.

I don't have a Wicked Edge on my list, because needing to buy 2 of each type and grit of stone gets crazy expensive if you want to get yourself quality stones.
 
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I like the Wicked Edge for speed and setup. The new DualCam Vise is a really great clamping system.

The biggest downside is the price and it can have trouble with really narrow blades. You can buy a low angle adapter to sold the latter
 
I really like the edgepro especially since they have the upgraded base. Second would be tsprof don't have a 3rd u less freehand
 
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