Evolution of sharpening
In my 70 years of life, and being a sportsman since I was 15, I.ve carried many knives. The idea of a sharp knife comes with ownership of a knife. Like everyone else, we all try to make our knives sharp. We do research, go to you tube, read reviews and claims by manufacturers. The type of hardware we buy to accomplish this feat is only part of the sharpening equation. The things that fails in most cases is the technique used by the sharpener, and the ability to use the exact same angle with each stroke.
There are plenty of sharpening devices out there.. you can buy all types of stone, and inexpensive devices all under 100 dollars. Then you move into the next type of hardware in the 100 to 300 dollar range, and the address the angle repeatability. then there is the Wicked edge which not only makes an edge so sharp its scary. It also locks the blade in a vertical position that can't move. the angle you use is also locked into a very specific angle of your choice, it does both angles at the same time, and can do 3 angle bevels.
IN my twilight years, I took a chance and spent the 800 dollars and bought the Wicked edge Pro Pack . I wanted to see if this system was all it was cracked up to be.. If it wasn't IU would send it back, it has a lifetime guarantee. I've read hundreds of reviews.
I've tried many types of sharpeners over the years, and never really was blown away by the results. The best Ive ever had was a factory ground knife and when it got dull, I could never quite achieve a factory edge.
Enter the wicked edge, after a very small learning curve, I've been able to take a factory sharp knife, and make it wicked sharp.. I've spent several hundred dollars over the years seeking that insane edge, but never found it until now., I have nothing to do with wicked edge, wish I had bought this system 50 years ago. For the first time in my life, I have razor sharp knives, nothing comes close to the insane sharpness achieved.
This system sharpens a knife so sharp that the typical slight touch with three fingers yield bloody fingers. I never had the respect for a sharp knife because I never really knew what a sharp knife can be. This system makes a box cutter razor blade by comparison a butter knife. A wicked edge has taught me the respect for a sharp knife. when you are talking about the best, go and view a few You tube videos on the Wicked edge.. Ill tell you this, I wont be sending my Wicked edge system back. Its expensive, for sure.. but its worth every penny. This system removes all the operator error, found in other systems.
After I sharpened my first knife ( Photo )
Note the sharpness of the edge... you would not want to touch this edge. Note the reflection of the edge. This edge can be achieved with any knife every time, and without any concern for molecule migration ( Belt sanders ), changing the harness of a quality knife. Angle 13.5* degrees...The final step with this system is the use of 50,000# grit diamond stropping paste on two Kangaroo leather strops..
It doesn't cost anything to check it out, Lifetime guarantee..
I have nothing to do with this company. wish I knew about this years ago.
Bill aka ET