wicked edge pro pack 2 is this a deal?

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I have been looking at these but don't really need it. I have a spyderco and have been somewhat happy with the results but........ found a wicked edge pro pack 2 in a case, new in box unopened for 550. Is this a deal? Talk me out of it!
 
$550 is definitely a deal! They are $750 new! I almost bought one a few months ago but ended up getting the KME. And that decision was based purely on price. I know that these two sharpening systems are in two different leagues but I have been extremely happy with the results from the KME. But for $550, I would be very tempted. Good luck.
 
I know but it seems like a great deal. How does the edge from a spyderco triangle compare? I have all of the rods for the spyderco, this just seems way more precise.
 
The sharpmaker is a maintenance tool and is good for keeping an edge sharp. The Wicked Edge is a whole different animal.
 
I find it odd that people have a hard time spending over a $100 on a set of bench stones but will drop $700+ on a guided system.
 
matlocc said:
I have been looking at these but don't really need it. I have a spyderco and have been somewhat happy with the results but........ found a wicked edge pro pack 2 in a case, new in box unopened for 550. Is this a deal? Talk me out of it!
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Hi,
Why do you want to buy the edge pro pack 2?
Which of its features are important to you?


Consider the angle settings, it goes from 13 to 35 degrees
For comparison, the EdgePal Chef goes from 4-20 degrees (and lower than 4)
 
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Jason B! I have no problem with bench stones but I am WAY unskilled. Heck my father used to sharpen knives on Sundays watching football and drinking beer. His bench stones were in a "U" shape and his knives were not very sharp, but that is what he did every Sunday. I remember and old Rapala fillet knife, wooden handle (fish on the side of it) It probably started out 3/4 of an inch wide new and was 1/4 inch when he gave it to me! (still not sharp and scratched up as heck!) But it was my first knife along with my Barlow knife that I used in school (imagine that!) To whittle the edge of the ashtray that I made in wood shop. So now I want sharp knives that my Dad would have been proud of.
 
Ericz4253 said:
$550 is definitely a deal! They are $750 new! I almost bought one a few months ago but ended up getting the KME. And that decision was based purely on price. I know that these two sharpening systems are in two different leagues but I have been extremely happy with the results from the KME. But for $550, I would be very tempted. Good luck.
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I went with the KME as well and have been very happy with it. I'm sure the Wicked Edge is great, but it priced out of my league, I doubt I'd even spring $550 for one.
 
matlocc said:
Jason B! I have no problem with bench stones but I am WAY unskilled. Heck my father used to sharpen knives on Sundays watching football and drinking beer. His bench stones were in a "U" shape and his knives were not very sharp, but that is what he did every Sunday. I remember and old Rapala fillet knife, wooden handle (fish on the side of it) It probably started out 3/4 of an inch wide new and was 1/4 inch when he gave it to me! (still not sharp and scratched up as heck!) But it was my first knife along with my Barlow knife that I used in school (imagine that!) To whittle the edge of the ashtray that I made in wood shop. So now I want sharp knives that my Dad would have been proud of.
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Sharpening is a simple skill that basically anyone can do. Study here and practice daily, in a few short months you will have more knowledge and ability than you ever thought possible. Guided systems work, there is no doubt about that... but nothing matches the versatility of freehand with some good bench stones.
 
If that is within your budget then I say get it. I bought mine a year ago and don't regret it a bit, as a matter of fact I find it somewhat therapeutic to use. I go into my workshop put on some music and get to stroking. :)

I also have the Sharpmaker and have used it a couple of times since getting the WEP, mainly for hardworking knives that I use a lot outside; I just put a quick working edge on them and get back to it. I also have Waterstones that I use on my chisels and plane irons and they get them insanely sharp.

I just like tools overall and buy good ones because they make the job so much more enjoyable. It's fun using a tool that puts a smile on your face every time you use it.
 
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