Which sharpening system for INFI blades?

Cheesehead_Slasher said:
i have tried numerous systems including Edge Pro, Lanskey, and Wicked Edge. As of now, the WE is my favorite. Easy to touch-up edges and even more useful when re-profiling. However, the largest blade I have done with my WE is my TGLB. I have a NMFBM on the way so we will see how that does in my WE. Overall, I am very impressed with the WE. If my NMFBM does not fit well in my WE I will use my Edge Pro.
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Which model WE do you own? Thanks for the response.
 
DJC72 said:
If I could only have one of my sharpening systems it would be the Wicked Edge. It is very efficient for not being powered by electricity. It gets blades so sharp, it’s crazy.

I use the Ken Onion to re-profile quickly or on a large blade. I like the Work sharp guided system simply because it works well and is easily packable.

Ultimately, I try to practice freehand on my Dmt stones but still have a ways to go.
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I may have to look into the WE. I just need to know which model to get.
 
I have the WE120. Note that your Busse's most likely will NOT fit in the "Cam-Lock" versions. I purchased the 800 / 1000 stones and some strops in addition to the basic WE120 system. I would recommend buying a strop from Stropman versus buying strops for your WE. That way you can take the strop with you and use it for a variety of bases not just on your WE.

let me know if you have any other questions.
 
TheirProtector618 said:
Do you mind me asking which WE do you currently have? They have so many models and so many different prices.... I just want something that works right off the bat, even if it's going to cost a bit more. Any recommendations on WE models?
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I have the WE Field and Sport Pro. I got that one because it was my understanding that it accommodates wider blades like Busse and some of the other wicked edge models do not.
 
I guess I’m in the same boat as the OP. Can’t decide on which WE kit to get, I would need one to accept up to .36 :-) for those fattys lol. But seriously which kit takes a thicker blade and covers the grit basics ? I dont mind spending if kit will cover & do it all.
 
Cheesehead_Slasher said:
I have the WE120. Note that your Busse's most likely will NOT fit in the "Cam-Lock" versions. I purchased the 800 / 1000 stones and some strops in addition to the basic WE120 system. I would recommend buying a strop from Stropman versus buying strops for your WE. That way you can take the strop with you and use it for a variety of bases not just on your WE.

let me know if you have any other questions.
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That's great news. I already have a strop from stropman so I should be good to go. I'll take a look at the 120 right now
 
I figured this was a topic beaten like dead cattle for years and never brought it up myself- So, I did a lot of reading- there's thousands of posts on BF about this and it's pretty much like going car shopping - it becomes a blurr and bottom line is- spend more than you planned.
I've bought a couple things- The Ken Onion Worksharp - cool little belt sander, love all the belts and all but the angle guide to me was worthless when you lay and 8" or bigger blade on it and it put marks across one of my CS blades and it's pissed me off since because I'm too stupid to know what to do to get them out without making things worse *which is my forte'*
I looked at the WE systems, read a lot of pro's and cons and it's not perfect. So I went with a Lansky/diamond hones and bought additional diamonds and hones up to 2000 (really just wanted the hones) the whole angle guide thing looks to be about $3 quality level. I Read a lot on strops and decided to can those ideas and learn how to do it with diamonds and hard stones.
Put it this way - I've always sucked at sharpening because no one ever taught me that knew what they were doing, just the average "Dunk Uncle Jack of all trades but sucks at most of them" kind of pathway - I sharped a couple up a few weeks back and were so sharp I dulled them back just a fuzz because if someone picked it up like we do, and gotta feel that edge, you're already cut deep - So pretty damn proud of that for a newby - but it's scary what a few buck can accomplish with the right tools.
 
pretty much nothing I cant do on a worksharp ken onion and for large blades or non folders I just use the 10inch dmt duosharp stones for years now..

I still ONE DAY will finally shell out and get a wicked edge or edge pro apex 4 which gives you the ability to pick and stick with a perfect set angle. The edge pro uses wetstones though so they eventually dish out and need flattening or replacing. wicked edge is diamond from the start and looks less rickety but you do pay a premium over the edge pro apex 4.
 
Leonardo63 said:
I figured this was a topic beaten like dead cattle for years and never brought it up myself- So, I did a lot of reading- there's thousands of posts on BF about this and it's pretty much like going car shopping - it becomes a blurr and bottom line is- spend more than you planned.
I've bought a couple things- The Ken Onion Worksharp - cool little belt sander, love all the belts and all but the angle guide to me was worthless when you lay and 8" or bigger blade on it and it put marks across one of my CS blades and it's pissed me off since because I'm too stupid to know what to do to get them out without making things worse *which is my forte'*
I looked at the WE systems, read a lot of pro's and cons and it's not perfect. So I went with a Lansky/diamond hones and bought additional diamonds and hones up to 2000 (really just wanted the hones) the whole angle guide thing looks to be about $3 quality level. I Read a lot on strops and decided to can those ideas and learn how to do it with diamonds and hard stones.
Put it this way - I've always sucked at sharpening because no one ever taught me that knew what they were doing, just the average "Dunk Uncle Jack of all trades but sucks at most of them" kind of pathway - I sharped a couple up a few weeks back and were so sharp I dulled them back just a fuzz because if someone picked it up like we do, and gotta feel that edge, you're already cut deep - So pretty damn proud of that for a newby - but it's scary what a few buck can accomplish with the right tools.
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So you sharpen your blades with the Lansky sharpener?
 
Crosier said:
I have the WE Field and Sport Pro. I got that one because it was my understanding that it accommodates wider blades like Busse and some of the other wicked edge models do not.
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Which of the 2 accomodates larger blades? Im trying to narrow down my options. Thanks again for all the help.
 
I have the Wicked Edge and the Ken Onion Worksharp. I use the Worksharp on all my kitchen knives and the Wicked Edge on all my nicer knives. It's much too easy to round the tip of a nice knife on the Worksharp if you are not used to it.

The Wicked Edge gives you a lot of flexibility in sharpening angles and it's repeatable.
 
tokerblue said:
I have the Wicked Edge and the Ken Onion Worksharp. I use the Worksharp on all my kitchen knives and the Wicked Edge on all my nicer knives. It's much too easy to round the tip of a nice knife on the Worksharp if you are not used to it.

The Wicked Edge gives you a lot of flexibility in sharpening angles and it's repeatable.
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Thanks for the reply Tokerblue. Which WE model do you have? I have a few nice knives and would not like to damage any of them.
 
If you can swing a wicked edge, they are... wicked
The video is my infidu after the WE treatment.
(I also recommend the kalamazoo 1 in. belt sander for larger knives and convex edges.)

 
mach 5 said:
If you can swing a wicked edge, they are... wicked
The video is my infidu after the WE treatment.
(I also recommend the kalamazoo 1 in. belt sander for larger knives and convex edges.)

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Thanks for the vid. Checking it out now :thumbsup:

*great video! Wow that's sharp! Which model WE do you have?
 
TheirProtector618 said:
Which of the 2 accomodates larger blades? Im trying to narrow down my options. Thanks again for all the help.
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I'm shopping for one too. What I've found so far is that most of them have a maximum clamping width of 3/16" and maybe up to 1/4". That includes most everything with "pro" in the name.

The WE100 and WE120 go up to 3/16", as do the Field and Sport Kit (not the "pro" version), which includes the WE120; the Pro-Pack-1, which includes the WE100; and the Pro-Pack 2, which includes the WE120.

You can find the "maximum clamping width" under the "features" tab for each sharpener on the WE website, and not under the "technical specifications" tab as you might expect.
 
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I can fit my TGLB in with ease and that is about 1/4" so..... I use a digital angle guide to ensure equal geometry because the wide blades render the angle guide inaccurate. I use the angle gauge on my iPhone and it works great!
 
I have a Russian K02, which can now be purchased stateside.

I think it is the best sharpener for Busse or any other thick blades because this system has multiple clamping systems and a sharpening table attachment that can accommodate so many different blades.

The clamps will hold my FAT ASH-1 at .32 thick with room to spare.

Pics provided in links below.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/russian-ko2-when-i-learn-we-learn.1461220/

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/sharpened-my-favorite-busse.1517782/
 
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