thx man , so I haven't figured out The pics yet. JavaScript is disabled. In operation since 1998, BladeForums.com has led the industry since Day 1. No way! The Edge Pro stones are mounted in a superior design. 7-97 to 7-1-13. Hopefully this will answer some of your questions. Civit cat coffee. I think I'll start with the KME, and go from there. You guys crack me up. Subscribed. I went from EP to KME and was concerned about the 4" stones vs 6". The EP probably has more immediately available stuff for polishing in a number of different directions. Any questions in my mind were solved the first time using the KME. I haven't seen him around KF much. Absolutely no problem, just shorter strokes. Cheapest package ($165) left budget for an additional stone, etc. To the best of my knowledge the patents ran out on that one. You definitelyneed a little touch ,especially near the tip if you know what I mean . I went from EP to KME and was concerned about the 4" stones vs 6". Edge Pro: Seems to be the one everything is measured against. How is he doing? Hey, I made a fixture for the Edge Pro out of old door jamb hardware and metal shelf brackets. The Apex version is pretty simple and functional. It’s an easy system to learn and master, and it has its upsides! Was 99% sure this was the system I was going to buy. I love my KME but I only use it to reprofile an edge. Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you. You can find yourself hours later still messing with it trying to get it "just right. So I will, if I like it I think (as he recommended in the mail) I will invest in the real one. Just because your mind keeps saying....sure it's looking great, but what if I tried this? Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Way to go sfrigon! If you do go for the knockoff stay away from the Pro copy. ). Oh and remember to blame the 2 guys above me in this thread when you look at your bank statement. http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=449078, http://www.japanwoodworker.com/product/155798/7-Chef-Knife-Wa-Gyuto--Yoshikane.aspx, http://www.cheftalk.com/t/79711/how-do-i-sharpen-these, Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. SFRIGON1 said "I put some cash aside for a knife and realized what good are they if they aren't sharp ! I just read the thread on the KME setup Amos Iron Wolf was using to polish the Glock knife. Speaking of an evil hand, we're all in for it now! Believe it or not, I have yet to try the Nubatama stones for EP! Tha again for everyone's input [emoji106]. It's like the draw-muscles needed when first learning to shoot a bow. Thanks guys, as always very good info and tips / opinions. ", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7H9Kux4TAE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY6DJ0PQxyA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI9ae283-Ns, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Yeah, Ken signed up this afternoon, hope he stops by soon. Maybe he'll toss out some "basics" on abrasives and methods. Or going with a full set of kangaroo strops and full set of CBN emulsions. The construction and ease of use are amazing I'm feeling like my knives are new again which is a nice feeling and I'm not really itching for a new blade ,which is also a good thing ! You still keep in touch with him? No way I'd use it or any other clamped system for maintaining an edge. The final knife sharpener we've reviewed in this category is … Yes, do or do not. Wicked Edge - this is now my go-to. I thought about this too before I purchased and started using my KME. I cold never hope to polish a blade as purty as some of The Tourist's pics show, but for now I'll settle for just sharp, something I have never really been able to do freehand on a stone. I'm trying not to do every knife I own but it's hard . Yes, it's very real. Even then the angle in the clamp can vary. Yes, you can polish, but bflying is correct. The base is nothing like a real EP and doesn't hold well. I got my kme and man I'm having some fun here ! Narrowed it down to the two best as far as I could tell from research, any thoughts would be appreciated. My best friend of 16 years, Cheech, RIP. I'm a heretic, and honestly I think the. I liked the concept of holding the blade vs clamping. But there will be a time that you find yourself up at 2am working on a blade you actually finished hours before. Wicked Edge Precision Knife Sharpener. Discussion in 'Survive! :scratch: Charlize :dope: Theron. It is not an issue. Ahhh, the "curse." I took your advice and picked up a KME with a base and strop attachment. My issue with clamped systems is the uneven blades when clamping blades that are either full flat ground or Ffg and tapered. Sweet! Regarding those of you using a KME vs the Edge Pro. I have not been able to bring myself to pull the trigger on one yet. Good question. No system does everything and don't be surprised to end up with a variety of things to include a variety of bench stones. Do you have any problems/restrictions/wants on the smaller stones vs the ones for the EP? I honestly believe that the KME is by far the best bang for the buck system on the market, and second only to the WE, and only by a slight margin. I am glad to hear that it is working out for you. This was totally unscripted, so I … ", Look, I don't care what system you use. Edge pro or even a hapstone which is similar to edge pro. But you must also consider that Amos and I are at two extremes of our careers. Many people have asked why I use an Edge Pro as opposed to a KME or Wicked Edge. I've also added the ball joint arms, and the 1.0/0.5 micron strops. I've been looking at four systems for some time: The Wicked Edge, the Edge Pro Apex, the KME, and the Tech Studio K02 Wranglerstar. Edge Pro Clone + good stones: Yup. The idea is to get a knife repaired, sharp and back into service. In other words, I should've just gotten the Pro Pack 2, but really, the Pro Pack 1 is more than enough, I just had some extra Christmas money to spend. Regarding those of you using a KME vs the Edge Pro. Kme isn't too terrible if your blade stock where you clamp the knife in is flat on both sides. Both are good machines. It's pretty easy to screw up on the tip , I should have practiced some beaters first but I don't really have any. I like the way you guys think. I could never hope to polish a blade as purty as some of The Tourist's pics show, but for now I'll settle for just sharp, something I have never really been able to do freehand on a stone. Will we get some pics of your work? Dwade retired? It took some practice but I'm pretty good at it now . Any questions in my mind were solved the first time using the KME. But the gold diamond stones are the way to go. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. It derives from this "tactical tomahawk" craze. Knives' started by sfrigon1, Feb 19, 2017. I have the Pro Pack 1 (PP1), with the additional 1200/1600 and 1.4/0.6 micron ceramic stones. I even tried using a sharpie to mark the edges so I know where I'm sharpening but I'm either changing the angles while I'm sharpening or doing something else. That's awesome ! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Absolutely no problem, just shorter strokes. You can do so with the KME, but it means a little inventiveness or going with the Chosera stones which are currently out of stock as Ken Schwartz catches back up. After mailing Edgepro I got a reply from 'Ben', he actually recommended me to start with the counterfeit edge pro. If you just want to take dull steel and make it sharp again I don't see why the KME kit wouldn't be perfect for you. The first day is awkward and you hurt all over. Even Ken Schwartz mates his stones to various widths of mounts for the Edge Pro. Likely not an actual issue, but I wasn't super interested in KME to begin. Do you have any problems/restrictions/wants on the smaller stones vs the ones for the EP? I'll be anxious to see Ken "Mr. Wizard" Schartz over here! The "hand clamping" thing will come with practice. Lansky vs KME vs Edge Pro vs Wicked Edge I give up on whetstones because either my wrist is retarded or my whole arm is challenged. Soo.. BTW, your sharpening setup is so clean it makes me sick! 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