wickededge wrote:


Maybe CBW will get to try it soon???

Cool... Glad it worked. Think I'll put this all in one thread.

It's pretty much like doing it from a computer... When I click on Reply, then Add File... it gives me the option to take a photo or choose an existing one...



... then just hit Insert. Sometimes I have to hit Add File twice to get it to come up.

(All this done from my iPad.)

I do it all the time.


(Taken with iPad...)

Welcome to the forum!

Looks like you've done some nice mods.

(File size is usually the culprit if you can't get a picture to post,,, try reducing the size.)

I did a D2 Benchmade at 15 deg./ side... it held up well, although the last time I checked it, under magnification, I could see some small chips. Didn't seem to effect performance, but they were there. That's why I thought you might want to try the 18 deg. first without the microbevel, it might perform well. (Not that I'm against microbevels... they're great for cleaning up and putting the final edge on a knife.)

Any idea what angle they come at?

I usually say "match what's there" as a starting point, because I'm hesitant to recommend an angle, especially on a knife I'm not personally familiar with... hate to see someone do a bunch of work on a knife, only to find out they don't like it, or it doesn't work well. It's easy, especially with the WE, to use this as a starting point, then drop down a few degrees if you want, to see how it performs, without grinding away a bunch of metal.

Keep us posted!

Is it a Zombie Neck Knife? I looked at their website... they have some nice looking knives. Post a pic if you can.

I'm always a... match what's on there first, and see how it does. But there's nothing wrong with your thinking. You might consider just 18 deg. without the microbevel and see how it does. (Easier to add a microbevel, than to remove it).

Either way should work though.

Yup, you can mount the knife higher in the clamp, and gain an extra degree or two. Just keep track of what you do, so you can duplicate as needed.

Welcome to the forum!

Have you seen the Tormek - Small Knife Jig, we've (or at least I) sorta adapted to the WE?



Have fun!

loft wrote:




loft wrote:


In general, use the ceramics after the diamonds, then the strops after the ceramics, if you're going for the most polished edge. But there's no set rules... experiment and see what works for you. For example, I'll sometimes just use a little stroppng after the diamonds, and skip ceramics, sometimes stop after the ceramics, others will strop, then go back and put a little micro bevel on with a ceramic, etc. That's the fun and advantage of sharpening your own knives, and the WE makes experimenting a breeze.

Have fun!

Welcome to the forum!

I believe Tom and Ken are the guys cutting stones for the Wicked Edge (I linked to their profiles)... They're not always on here, so you might consider sending them a PM, which should also go to their email. They should at least be able to tell you any issues to be aware of.

Good luck! Keep us posted!

p.s. That your work in your avatar (I'm assuming?) Feel free to post some pics... Looks pretty cool!

I get the same error... I sent a request to the admin.

You can email Kyle direct... kyle@wickededgeusa.com

Welcome to the forum.

All blades can benefit from thinning (to a point, if you go to thin, they can fail)... I actually think a thicker blade benefits more from thinning and/or sharpening at a smaller angle, than a thin blade does.

My .02 is usually just match what's on the blade, see how it performs, then go from there... if you want it to cut better, lower the angle, if the edge isn't holding up well, raise it or put a microbevel on.

On that particular knife, 15 might be too low and won't hold up well, depending on how you use it. I'd see what's on it first, then go maybe 1-2 deg. lower if you think it could do a little better.

This came up before... I think it was a compatibility issue with some browsers. Are you using IE? If so, try going into "Compatibility Mode" and see if you can change it. Or try a different browser if you have one. Older versions of Safari had problems too, and needed to be upgraded.

KenBuzbee wrote:


It's a scissor sharpener adapter for a belt sander.

PhilipPasteur wrote:


Might explain the meeting he suddenly remembered he had to get to....

Clay actually has a concept for serrated edges that I think would work good, but can't get anyone to make the dang thing. But he has a couple of decent alternatives in the works.

I added to the hint... it has something to do with sharpening... but nothing to do with the WE.

Yup... call Kyle.

(Also might let him know it came that way... they might want to spot check their supply?)

You mean you guys don't have the serrated sharpener???



(Kidding of course).

I do know the serrated attachment is closer.... because I broke his prototype last time I visited.
(Never take me to a china shop.)

(I'll leave it to your imagination to figure out the photo... HINT: has something to do with sharpening, has nothing to do with the WE.)

Great post Ken!

wickededge wrote:


My plan is to just use them with the strops... especially in the carrying case. I probably wouldn't use on anything else.

I just do a quick spray from one end to the other (1 pump) then one the other way, then I'll lightly hit any area that looks like I missed. So maybe 3 sprays total. I don't rub it in. After that, I'll just touch it up occasionally with one quick spray across the entire strop. I let them sit a few minutes before using.