Toohr #3 knife sharpener

Letoff · Jun 27, 2023

777 Edge said:
Keep an eye out, sometimes it is listed for under 70 bucks. That's when you should jump on it.

We're talking AliExpress right ? Cause I see it for $130 there right now. I'm sure shipping would push it to $200.
Never bought anything from there, always felt it was fishy but what do I know ?

Still waiting like a kid on Christmas for Grit to get the Kazak Pro Blacks in but I dont see it in the near future.

777 Edge · Jun 27, 2023

Letoff said:
We're talking AliExpress right ? Cause I see it for $130 there right now. I'm sure shipping would push it to $200.
Never bought anything from there, always felt it was fishy but what do I know ?

Still waiting like a kid on Christmas for Grit to get the Kazak Pro Blacks in but I dont see it in the near future.

Yep, here is one that's very very well priced at the moment for 67 bucks and 20 bucks shipping -

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I've used AliExpress successfully many times, only thing is - shipping can be very slow and you often wait weeks before your tracking number shows in the international system.

cudgee · Jun 28, 2023

777 Edge said:
I've used AliExpress successfully many times, only thing is - shipping can be very slow and you often wait weeks before your tracking number shows in the international system.

Yes, but depending on the seller it can be really fast. It's the luck of the draw with shipping.

Ashley1980 · Jun 28, 2023

I received my toohr knife sharpener unfortunately the package was damaged and the guide rod was missing I contacted toohr for a replacement they really need to improve there packaging the parts are free to move around and damage each other and fall out.
One thing I noticed was the vertical rod bushes are a loose fit fortunately they are quite easy to remove and I have ordered some replacements from AliExpress will see if they are a tighter fit.

Kleendroid · Jun 28, 2023

777 Edge said:
Yep, here is one that's very very well priced at the moment for 67 bucks and 20 bucks shipping -

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I've used AliExpress successfully many times, only thing is - shipping can be very slow and you often wait weeks before your tracking number shows in the international system.

I never see the pricing as nice as you mention

I clicked your link and while the unit is priced good, the shipping is $109.

If it had been $67 with $20 shipping I would buy another. Not sure why but can't pass up a great deal.

777 Edge · Jun 28, 2023

Kleendroid said:
I never see the pricing as nice as you mention

I clicked your link and while the unit is priced good, the shipping is $109.

If it had been $67 with $20 shipping I would buy another. Not sure why but can't pass up a great deal.

It's crazy how shipping is calculated depending on what address you enter. Mine shows 20 bucks for shipping.

Arkansawyer · Jun 29, 2023

Kleendroid said:
I never see the pricing as nice as you mention

I clicked your link and while the unit is priced good, the shipping is $109.

If it had been $67 with $20 shipping I would buy another. Not sure why but can't pass up a great deal.

That’s the same shipping price I saw. I was going to buy it for that just to start learning how to use one.

Bdtry · Jul 1, 2023

777 Edge said:
It's crazy how shipping is calculated depending on what address you enter. Mine shows 20 bucks for shipping.

Yup, from the TooHR store to Canada mine was $98 Canadian shipping, but it came through Fedex so it was extremely fast. I have seen some countries also get free shipping on them which would have been really nice.

Ashley1980 said:
I received my toohr knife sharpener unfortunately the package was damaged and the guide rod was missing I contacted toohr for a replacement they really need to improve there packaging the parts are free to move around and damage each other and fall out.
One thing I noticed was the vertical rod bushes are a loose fit fortunately they are quite easy to remove and I have ordered some replacements from AliExpress will see if they are a tighter fit.

You could also ask them for a replacement for the bushings or the whole piece if it is that loose. Unfortunately sometimes the quality is a bit more miss that hit but overall seems to be quite good.

Ashley1980 · Jul 12, 2023

Bdtry said:
Yup, from the TooHR store to Canada mine was $98 Canadian shipping, but it came through Fedex so it was extremely fast. I have seen some countries also get free shipping on them which would have been really nice.

You could also ask them for a replacement for the bushings or the whole piece if it is that loose. Unfortunately sometimes the quality is a bit more miss that hit but overall seems to be quite good.

I received the bushings I ordered they fit perfectly
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Letoff · Jul 12, 2023

When you guys ordered this sharperner, was there any custom tax on it here in the states ? What you paid on Ali is what everything was in total ?

Hey_Its_Cole · Jul 18, 2023

Has anyone had problems with the angle changing when rotating blade sides? Mine changes by about .5 to .8 degree after rotating and I have to adjust the angle each time I switch sides.

777 Edge · Jul 18, 2023

Hey_Its_Cole said:
Has anyone had problems with the angle changing when rotating blade sides? Mine changes by about .5 to .8 degree after rotating and I have to adjust the angle each time I switch sides.

Do you mean the angle on the tower jumps down constantly every time you rotate it, or merely a difference of 0.5 degrees between sides?

If it's a difference between 2 sides of the rotating clamp unit, then I would advise against changing your angle every time. It's more consistent to only check and measure your angle on the same side of the blade every time you sharpen or switch stones. If the angle on the other side is within a degree or so, then it is better to ignore it completely and just stick to always measuring on the same side of the blade and rotating clamp assembly. This will give more consistent results.

Hey_Its_Cole · Jul 21, 2023

777 Edge said:
Do you mean the angle on the tower jumps down constantly every time you rotate it, or merely a difference of 0.5 degrees between sides?

If it's a difference between 2 sides of the rotating clamp unit, then I would advise against changing your angle every time. It's more consistent to only check and measure your angle on the same side of the blade every time you sharpen or switch stones. If the angle on the other side is within a degree or so, then it is better to ignore it completely and just stick to always measuring on the same side of the blade and rotating clamp assembly. This will give more consistent results.

That is exactly what I mean, the angle stays constant, it is just .5 to .8 different between each side. Thanks for the advice. I will try it

Off-topic a bit. I am overall happy with the TooHr but can’t stop from being tempted by the Hapstone R2. Is it significantly better? The TooHr is nice but I find it a bit cumbersome even thought it does the job fantastically. I have the Katbrava clamps which were a big improvement but I have my on the Hapstone adjustable clamps and for the price of those, I am tempted to just get the R2 and be done with it. The scissors module is very appealing as well.

777 Edge · Jul 21, 2023

Hey_Its_Cole said:
That is exactly what I mean, the angle stays constant, it is just .5 to .8 different between each side. Thanks for the advice. I will try it

Off-topic a bit. I am overall happy with the TooHr but can’t stop from being tempted by the Hapstone R2. Is it significantly better? The TooHr is nice but I find it a bit cumbersome even thought it does the job fantastically. I have the Katbrava clamps which were a big improvement but I have my on the Hapstone adjustable clamps and for the price of those, I am tempted to just get the R2 and be done with it. The scissors module is very appealing as well.

You can't go wrong with a Hapstone R2, it's still one of my favorites among all my systems.

The TooHR will be equally accurate compared to the Hapstone R2. A big upgrade for the TooHR will be Hapstone R2 standard angled clamps. Up to you (for the price of the clamps) if you want to go all in with the rest of the R2 system. I'd say go for it, and then decide between both systems which parts you like best. You should easily be able to sell the other system here on Blade Forums.

tknx · Aug 2, 2023

Okay. I read through this entire thread and am thinking on ordering one. Given the cheapness of ordering replacement “likely to go wrong” bits like the bushings, I figure I’ll just order them as well in case so I am not waiting for them.

1. There was a thread with a lot of options for bushings here: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/toohr-3-knife-sharpener.1886171/page-12

If I am going to do it, which one is the best? The self-lubricating ones?

2. Basically plan on soaking everything with degreaser,

3. There were a couple of washers that need replacement? anyone know what size?

4.

777 Edge has designed a bunch of parts for it. But I saw some clamps were in and out of stock. I want to sharpen pocket knives, scissors, and kitchen knives, what do I need?

5. The stones are crap, correct? So assuming I want to go for mirror finishes, just buy Venevs and the rest?

Basically beyond the actual sharpener what should my shopping list look like?

777 Edge · Aug 2, 2023

tknx said:
Okay. I read through this entire thread and am thinking on ordering one. Given the cheapness of ordering replacement “likely to go wrong” bits like the bushings, I figure I’ll just order them as well in case so I am not waiting for them.

1. There was a thread with a lot of options for bushings here: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/toohr-3-knife-sharpener.1886171/page-12

If I am going to do it, which one is the best? The self-lubricating ones?

2. Basically plan on soaking everything with degreaser,

3. There were a couple of washers that need replacement? anyone know what size?

4. 777 Edge has designed a bunch of parts for it. But I saw some clamps were in and out of stock. I want to sharpen pocket knives, scissors, and kitchen knives, what do I need?

5. The stones are crap, correct? So assuming I want to go for mirror finishes, just buy Venevs and the rest?

Basically beyond the actual sharpener what should my shopping list look like?

Venev resin based diamond stones will serve you well, no doubt. You can get a pretty good mirror polish out of the fine grits already but if you want to go even further then get a strop with diamond compound like Gunny juice. Start with only 1 micron if you want to simplify it. Get yourself a nice storage case for the stones and strops.

The basic colored aluminum oxide stones that come with the TooHR is junk. Just throw those away. If you get diamond plated stones with your TooHR, keep them - those are great.

As for the TooHR, I wouldn't buy any extra parts just yet. Most of these are just fine and not in need of replacement parts. If your bearings are gritty, just give them a clean out.

As for a set of clamps, get the Hapstone Standard angled clamps. They will do most of what you need. Be sure to order the Gearconnect adapters with them and ask for longer bolts from Gritomatic. Tell them it's for the TooHR when you order them.

For scissors and any other weird shaped or difficult knives, get the Leading Edge core upgrade. It has a scissors clamp, and the magnetic platform is very versatile on any of those difficult-to-clamp knives.

Here are some links for you:

Venev Orion Series Diamond [6" x 1"]

Attention! The Orion series now includes F1500 grit.Venev Orion Series Bonded Diamonds are used for sharpening knives on Hapstone, TSProf, and all Edge Pro compatible guided knife sharpeners. Diamond sharpening stones offer excellent performance in sharpening knives of any steel.Orion series...

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Storage Case for 8 Edge Pro Stones

Storage Case holds and protects your Edge Pro stones. The case is compatible with 6" stones mounted or unmounted on aluminum blanks, total thickness up to 12 mm, width up to 1" (25 mm).The storage cases are made of PLA thermoplastic and come in a variety of colors.Storage Cases may have slight...

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Cowhide Leather Strop on Anodized Blank [6" x 1"]

Cowhide Leather Strop is an efficient way of final polishing a cutting edge using guided knife sharpeners. A leather strop enhances the cutting edge by correcting small nicks and smoothing grooves.The stropping medium is leather pad made of smooth high-quality cowhide leather mounted on...

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Gunny Juice Poly Diamond Suspension

Gunny Juice Polycrystalline Diamond Suspension is created through a proprietary deionization process offering agglomerate-free dispersion of diamond particles for submicron grits. In conjunction with a very tight particle size distribution, the process permits scratch-free polishing results.

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Universal Angled Clamps for Hapstone R2 (Set of 2)

Universal Angled Clamps for Hapstone R2 and Hapstone Rotating Module can be turned inward (for small knives) or outward (for long knives). Clamps utilize flexible flat spring and spacer screws to secure knives of any shape including a full flat grind.The kit includes 2 clamps (left and right)...

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Hapstone Clamp Adapter for TSProf K03

GearConnect adapter to use Hapstone clamps of standard size on TSProf knife sharpener (K03 or Kadet) in K03 Profile.Read more about GearConnect for TSProf.Attention! GearConnect adapters use 4 mm hex sockets, no tools included. All adapters are sold in singles, never in pairs. GEARCONNECT is the...

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Leading Edge Universal Upgrade Kit for TSPROF K03 and Kadet

Leading Edge Universal Upgrade enhances the capabilities of TSProf K03 and Kadet knife sharpeners with features of the Leading Edge sharpening platform. Universal Upgrade includes: Leading Edge Core with magnetic working table (one magnet block) and three-point knife guide Long Blade Magnetic...

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tknx · Aug 2, 2023

Thanks. That is awesome. Now to figure out which ones come with the diamond plates. The one I have in my Ali cart is no whetstones. But might as well find the right one.

This one has the wrong stones, right?

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777 Edge · Aug 3, 2023

tknx said:
Thanks. That is awesome. Now to figure out which ones come with the diamond plates. The one I have in my Ali cart is no whetstones. But might as well find the right one.

This one has the wrong stones, right?

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Correct, those stones are complete junk. The diamond plates are silver in color.

tknx · Sep 29, 2023

Anyone able to tell me what these parts are for?

https://share.icloud.com/photos/03063Pfb7gp467wPB4Q0Syixg

I assume the two locking ones are for extra arms of some sort but no idea what the black one is for.

I still probably need to a full rebuild just to tighten and clean everything up, but it is a pretty nice piece for the money as far as I can tell and once I get it sorted and get my stones, I expect to revise my opinion upwards.

Bdtry · Jan 3, 2024

tknx said:
Anyone able to tell me what these parts are for?

https://share.icloud.com/photos/03063Pfb7gp467wPB4Q0Syixg

I assume the two locking ones are for extra arms of some sort but no idea what the black one is for.

I still probably need to a full rebuild just to tighten and clean everything up, but it is a pretty nice piece for the money as far as I can tell and once I get it sorted and get my stones, I expect to revise my opinion upwards.

Unfortunately I didn't see your response before the picture expired. How are you liking the sharpener so far?

The Hapstone R2 Opti clamps are working pretty good for me so far