I bought BB the portable veture series which has a few minor differences to the pro but none that truly would affect the performance or ability to sharpen. I have several sharpening systems and this has to be the best value and most effective sharpener that I have. The only thing needed is to a way to tell what angle guide your blade needs but you can do it the old fashioned and cheap way ( sharpie method) or use another of your fixed angle sharpeners to establish the angle. Once you know your angle, this thing flat out is a breeze to use and puts a heck of a beautiful edge on the blade ( and I have only been able to go up to 500 grit until my other finer sharpening stones come in). I did get the 100/200 stone to reprofile the blade done to 15degrees if it falls in between 15 and 17. The 100/200 stones do a marvelous job of quickly adjusting the angle ( I just use diamond lapping fluid when using low grit stones which is cheap on Amazon). I have knives made of steel that could really benefit from the finer stones so U can’t wait until they get here. Thank You Wicked Edge for making a fantastic product!!
the venture series sharpener is awesome. the included items worked very well. I ordered all the angle guides shortly after recieving the system, knowing this was a great setup. then I tried ordering more diamond stones. this was the only grit combination available at the time and it was a full 7 days late showing up. I want the other higher grit stones, but who knows when they'll be back in stock, or if they'll show up on time when I order them.
One of the straps was completely separated from the block and two are pealing. Not great quality.
Andrew,
We apologize for the issue with the Blank Kangaroo Leather Strops Pack that you received. We understand that one of the straps was completely separated from the block and two are peeling, which is certainly not up to our usual standards of quality.
We are sending you a replacement pair right away. We want to ensure that you have a satisfactory experience with our product. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and giving us the opportunity to fix it for you.
Best,
Customer Service Team
Very rigid hold knives better than my original jaw
I have been the happy owner/user of the WE 130 for longer than I can remember. I received my Venture today and gave it a test run. It is the perfect tool for a quick touch-up of the edge while I'm cooking. It is light, comfortable to use and works like a charm. There are only two things I hope to see from the Wicked Edge team:
1. a case to house the sharpener, guides and extra plates, and
2. a guide allowing the user to set the angle.
While the case is a possibility, the variable angle guide may be a dream? My reason for the variable angle guide is because my Wusthof Ikon knives came with a 14 degree factory edge so a quick touch is not possible on the Venture.
Venture is convenient, easy to use and downright handy.
Well done Wicked Edge, keep it up.