Westchester NY

[Clearcut]

looking for someone with either a wicked edge sharpener or a pro axis that i would be able to meet up with looking to get one or the other but would like to see use first hand before spending 300 plus dollars on sharpener

thanks

Alex

[Blerv]

You might find a video online.

[dbcad]

looking for someone with either a wicked edge sharpener or a pro axis that i would be able to meet up with looking to get one or the other but would like to see use first hand before spending 300 plus dollars on sharpener

thanks

Alex

Hello Alex :)

Just curious, but will either of these systems be your first sharpening tool? If so I would suggest you start with a tool a bit more modest, like a SM, Lansky, or Aligner. If one of those simpler systems can't help to get an edge very sharp you wouldn't be getting the most out of a more precise system

I believe the EP and WE are both fine systems :) Capable of high precision, but the knowledge of the user is a determing factor in how effective any system can be

If you're already proficient at sharpening and know how different Spyderco materials will affect your approach to an edge forget all that I've said above and enjoy :D However if an individual is just starting to learn I believe knowlege is increased by achieving success with less precise sytems first.

I am only a novice at sharpening myself, but can consistently get near razor edges with the inexpensive systems I have(DMT Aligner, SM, loaded strop). How an individual uses any system is as, if not more important than the precision of the system itself

Just trying to be helpful :) Wish you the best on your sharpening journey :) It's a fun ride :D

[Clearcut]

i have had a SM for a little over a year and i think i can do better edges with a better system

[Sht]

I'm going to hit up the east coast custom knife show in jersey city this nov. my main goal in to check out the Wicked Edge , and maybe buy one.

[dbcad]

i have had a SM for a little over a year and i think i can do better edges with a better system

Enjoy whichever system you decide on Alex :) Sharp is good :D

Where in Westchester are you? I was raised in Millwood, kind of between Yorktown, Ossining, and Chappaqua.

[Clearcut]

i lived in Cortlandt Manor all my life ( town over from yorktown) i just moved to tarrytown right by the water with my future wife

[dbcad]

i lived in Cortlandt Manor all my life ( town over from yorktown) i just moved to tarrytown right by the water with my future wife

Congratulations :) :) Hopefully you can see the Tappan Zee bridge from your window :) I truly love the south, but sometimes feel a bit nostalgic about the area where I was raised :)

From what I've read the EP is a fine system and will help you get your edges very consistent :) I haven't read as much about the WE, but those who use it really enjoy their results. If I were to purchase either I would feel secure based on the anectdotal evidence I've read here :) A neat thing about sharpening is that no one ever gets the "perfect" edge All we can strive for is to get as close as we can :D

Congrats again on your engagement and new home :) Say hi to the Hudson for me. :)

[kbuzbee]

I agree with your earlier comment on experience, Charlie. I sharpened freehand for 30 years before picking up a SM back when they first came out. That knowledge gave me the basis of what I was trying to do with the SM and made the learning curve trivial. After the SM I though my edges were as functional as freehand but much easier to achieve.

I haven't read as much about the WE, but those who use it really enjoy their results. If I were to purchase either I would feel secure based on the anectdotal evidence I've read here :) A neat thing about sharpening is that no one ever gets the "perfect" edge All we can strive for is to get as close as we can :D

And then I got a WEPS. I know some guys can get edges like this free hand. I'm just not one of them. My fh/sm edges were sharp enough, but the edges I get off the WEPS are as close to "perfect" as I could ever want. Simply beautiful.



Ken

[dbcad]

:eek: .......That is an insane looking edge on that Balance :D :D There is a small chip in my own Balance which you've inspired me to take out :D Thank you for that picture Ken :)

I believe Alex will do fine regardless of his choice.

[kbuzbee]

:eek: .......That is an insane looking edge on that Balance :D :D There is a small chip in my own Balance which you've inspired me to take out :D Thank you for that picture Ken :)

Thanks Charlie. Yeah, I was amazed at the cutting difference once I thinned it out just a bit. Finished it on 12k Naniwas. It's a micro light saber now.

How'd you chip yours?

Before putting this edge on I kinda messed mine up too. Our furnace filters are 1/2" too long (supposed to take 25" but there are sheet metal screws holding the track on, it's a real pain!) Tried something new, wanted to preslice the cardboard before cutting the mesh but the Blance cut them first, and took the hit for being too aggressive....

I believe Alex will do fine regardless of his choice.

I totally agree with you.

Ken

[Clearcut]

[quote="dbcad"]Congratulations :) :) Hopefully you can see the Tappan Zee bridge from your window :) I truly love the south, but sometimes feel a bit nostalgic about the area where I was raised :)



thanks for the info and here is the view from my window