TSPROF axicube - Thoughts on this new angle cube? Worth it over Hapstone?

777 Edge said:
Axicube-i model will not work with a Blitz but the Axicube "One" model will work with the Blitz. Just select the same mode as for the Kadet (the Axicube One has 4 different selectable modes, depending on which type sharpening system you want to use it on).
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Is the Axicube One available these days? On your reccomendation I spoke with Gritomatic about them several months ago and they still only had beta units that they said would brick in the mode needed for the Blitz. I've been anxiously awaiting the release so I could grab one once the bugs were worked out.
 
Version 2 is available, but I'm not sure if Gritomatic has received theirs yet. The Version 1 that I have works flawlessly, FYI. I've had no issues with it and I have 3 of them. You'll have to check with them regarding stock.
 
Watching the TSPROF videos, the expected date of the Axicube 1’s to the suppliers was originally the end of March.

Hopefully they’ll get here soon!
 
Not a fan of built in electronics, the angle cube goes out then what? With an external/seperate angle cube, if it goes out..just get another.
 
Glock Guy said:
Watching the TSPROF videos, the expected date of the Axicube 1’s to the suppliers was originally the end of March.

Hopefully they’ll get here soon!
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Just checked with Gritomatic and apparently the Axicube One might possibly be available in a few weeks time. 🤞🏻
 
I left a comment on the TSPROF International video asking about when the ONE would be available, as the last known date was the middle of March.

They said it will be soon as the package was already in the US and waiting to clear customs!
 
Glock Guy said:
I left a comment on the TSPROF International video asking about when the ONE would be available, as the last known date was the middle of March.

They said it will be soon as the package was already in the US and waiting to clear customs!
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That's awesome news, and agrees with what Gritomatic said. Hopefully within the next 2 weeks then. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
 
Now that the Axicube One (Rev 2) as it is listed on Gritomatic is out, I am sure that several on here are using it. What are your thoughts on it. From what I have read ion other sites it seams that it may be worth the extra cost compared to other angle finders.
 
It's very nice, but still has some limits depending on extreme angles where the reading can be slightly off. I have both V1 and V2 and the only real difference is the way the angle is displayed (00:00 vs 0.00). So, version 1 or version 2 works equally well.

The AxiCube is definitely significantly better than a regular angle cube because it can measure and compensate for angular changes in more than one axis, which is exactly what you need when correctly needing to measure sharpening angles if not perpendicular to your sharpening plane.

A regular angle cube only measures correctly in 1 axis when the other axis angle is not changed. If you rotate it around its vertical axis while measuring, then the horizontal axis measures incorrectly. The AxiCube is designed to compensate for this.
 
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I got one and love it!

My other angle cube wasn't that great to begin with, so after it crapped out I picked up one of these. While it is expensive, remember you are not comparing apples to apples. This is not just another angle cube, as 777 Edge 777 Edge pointed out.

I use the TSPROF Kadet Pro and the Blitz 360, and they pair perfectly with the Axicube. It's a big step up from my last cube, and would definitely recommend one to anyone looking for a 1-and-done type purchase.
 
777 Edge said:
It's very nice, but still has some limits depending on extreme angles where the reading can be slightly off. I have both V1 and V2 and the only real difference is the way the angle is displayed (00:00 vs 0.00). So, version 1 or version 2 works equally well.

The AxiCube is definitely significantly better than a regular angle cube because it can measure and compensate for angular changes in more than one axis, which is exactly what you need when correctly needing to measure sharpening angles if not perpendicular to your sharpening plane.

A regular angle cube only measures correctly in 1 axis when the other axis angle is not changed. If you rotate it around its vertical axis while measuring, then the horizontal axis measures incorrectly. The AxiCube is designed to compensate for this.
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how exactly does the axicube "compensate" for angle changes across multiple axes? This is a long known issue with commonly available digital angle cubes and from what I read, there isn't anything revolutionary happening in the axicube to fix this problem. I see it takes measurements from "3 axes" but what exactly does it do with those measurements? Also, the reviews on gritomatic are pretty brutal about the value (or lack) of this product.
 
nickycat said:
how exactly does the axicube "compensate" for angle changes across multiple axes? This is a long known issue with commonly available digital angle cubes and from what I read, there isn't anything revolutionary happening in the axicube to fix this problem. I see it takes measurements from "3 axes" but what exactly does it do with those measurements? Also, the reviews on gritomatic are pretty brutal about the value (or lack) of this product.
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I’m not seeing any reviews on the Axicube One model. I did see some on the Axicube-i model unless I am looking in the wrong place.
 
Arkansasawyer said:
I’m not seeing any reviews on the Axicube One model. I did see some on the Axicube-i model unless I am looking in the wrong place.
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i was looking at the reviews for the axicube-i from gritomatic's web page. my bad, however what exactly is different between the two models?
 
nickycat said:
how exactly does the axicube "compensate" for angle changes across multiple axes? This is a long known issue with commonly available digital angle cubes and from what I read, there isn't anything revolutionary happening in the axicube to fix this problem. I see it takes measurements from "3 axes" but what exactly does it do with those measurements? Also, the reviews on gritomatic are pretty brutal about the value (or lack) of this product.
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The AxiCube uses (I assume) a combination of gyroscopic sensors and inclinometer sensors with compensating software (It is proprietary information, so I'm not sure exactly what sensors they have or how they run the internal software).

nickycat said:
i was looking at the reviews for the axicube-i from gritomatic's web page. my bad, however what exactly is different between the two models?
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AxiCube-i is designed to be used primarily with the TSProf K03 and K02 sharpeners. The 8mm stone rod slides through the AxiCube-i and it becomes your rear stone clamp / holder. It can only be used in one mode, and only with a system like the K03 (or similar) where the knife clamps / platform is level with the horizon. (not angled up or down).

Axicube One is a small standalone sensor with 4 different modes and can be used with a large variety of sharpening systems, or even as a regular angle gauge (depending on the mode used). Primary modes for sharpening, are modes 2 and 3. Mode 2 is for mainly for sharpening systems that has its knife clamps / platform angled and the AxiCube One should be standing upright with the screen facing away from the sharpening system. Mode 3 is a similar mode to what the AxiCube-i does, where it can only be used with a system that has the knife clamps / platform level with the horizon. With Mode 3, the AxiCube One needs to have its screen facing upwards (towards your roof/sky).
 
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Axicube has only one digit accuracy. If you want the best for your expensive knives your angle measurind device should have 3 digit accuracy.
Only that way you can properly and reliably adjust your sharpening angle.
Do you want your angle to be off by 0.05 degrees? I think not. Who would want 17.95 angle on his Hinderer? Sacrilege!
Oh man, what's next? A wool sock to keep you angle cube warm? Or is it a bag of liquid nitrogen to make it super conductive to react faster?
 
777 Edge said:
This one only provides 2 axis measurement. It won't be accurate when rotated and angled at the same time. The Axicube can measure while rotated, which is the whole idea behind it.
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Hmmmm, interesting.
At the moment I'm using ordinary digital angle cube. I put it on the base and zero it and then I put it on the stone holder and adjust the sharpening angle. Simple and it takes no time.
What would I gain if I decide to go for this stone holder with implemented Axicube?
How would this help me to get better edges?
As I see calibrating this Axicube is somehow tricky and time consuming but I would invest if this would improve my edges.
 
TheOne45 said:
Hmmmm, interesting.
At the moment I'm using ordinary digital angle cube. I put it on the base and zero it and then I put it on the stone holder and adjust the sharpening angle. Simple and it takes no time.
What would I gain if I decide to go for this stone holder with implemented Axicube?
How would this help me to get better edges?
As I see calibrating this Axicube is somehow tricky and time consuming but I would invest if this would improve my edges.
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Yep, as long as you use a basic angle cube correctly (within the limits of its design) it will work perfectly fine.

If you rotate a basic angle cube while it is angled, then the reading is wrong.

Basically, just make sure you only ever measure your edge angle perpendicular to the sharpening plane.

If you're measuring anywhere away from the center of the blade (tip or heel) and the angle cube is not perfectly perpendicular to the angle you want to measure, it will give an erroneous reading.
 
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