How Long a Blade Can the Wicked Edge Sharpen?
A common question is ‘how long of a blade can the Wicked Edge sharpen?” The quick answer is 17″. It’s possible to sharpen blades longer than 17″ but you need to reposition the blade in the clamp at least once. The video below shows a 17″ Kukri machete from Cold Steel.
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Watch the following video for instructions on installing and using your Wicked Edge Blade Stabilizer. The Wicked Edge Blade Stabilizer has two components. The Blade Stop, which replaces your Depth Key, and the flexible Blade Support. It comes with ...
How to sharpen a curved blade on a Wicked Edge
Curved blades, like karambits, hawkbills, and recurves, may look intimidating but are fairly simply to sharpen in a Wicked Edge. Below are a couple of videos that walk through some tips and tricks to sharpen these types of knives. Sharpening ...
How to sharpen long, flexible blades on a Wicked Edge
Long, flexible blades, such as fillet knives, can be a little tricky and require some patience to get it right. Luckily, with a few tips and tricks, you'll be able to put a Wicked Edge on any of these blades. If you have a DualCam or Cam-Lock Vise, ...
Can the Wicked Edge Sharpen Broadheads?
It depends on the broadhead design and construction: Two bladed broadheads like the Silver Flame, Zwickey and Solid all mount easily and sharpen well with any of the Wicked Edge systems. Three and four bladed broadheads must have blades that detach ...
Can the Wicked Edge Sharpen Serrated Blades?
Wicked Edge can sharpen a lot of blades, but can it sharpen serrated blades? The answer is 'not yet!' Each knife manufacturer has a proprietary pattern for their serrated edges and it's extremely difficult to find a solution that works for each one. ...