Name: Generation 4 Pro
Brand: Wicked Edge
SKU: WE400
Price: 999.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

Designed from the ground up for the fastest, easiest sharpening experience possible, the Generation 4 Pro is for the true knife enthusiast. If you're serious about knives, this is the sharpener for you.

Featuring:

Incredibly smooth, dual-sided angle settings allow you to set both sides to the same angle, saving you time while creating perfectly symmetrical bevels.
Self-tensioning, DualCam© Vise provides the strongest, most secure clamping experience on the market.
Customizable features allow you the freedom to build the sharpener that fits your needs.
Patented dual-sided sharpening technology means 4x faster sharpening and the most durable edges you can get.
Designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA.

Includes:

Premium Monocrystalline 100/200 Grit Diamond Stones Pack (2 ea)
Premium Monocrystalline 400/600 Grit Diamond Stones Pack (2 ea)
Premium Monocrystalline 800/1000 Grit Diamond Stones Pack (2 ea)
Type 3 Anodized Aluminum Grey Graduation Plate
Type 2 Anodized Aluminum Base and DualCam© Vise
8" Stainless Steel Guide Rods
Depth Key
Advanced Alignment Guide
Shims Pack
Practice Knife
Optional Type 2 Anodized Aluminum and Stainless Steel Micro-Adjusts
Optional Type 2 Anodized Aluminum Storage Shelf

Specs:

Can sharpen blades up to 15" long (longer knives can be sharpened with longer Guide Rods)
Angle Range without Micro-Adjusts: 12 - 28 degrees per side (24 - 56 degrees inclusive)
Angle Range with Micro-Adjusts: 12 - 33 degrees per side (24 - 66 degrees inclusive)
Angle adjustment in 0.05-degree increments
Angle markings are calibrated for the knife's edge to sit 5/8" above the top of the vise
Able to clamp blades up to 3/16" thick
Guide Rod length: 8"

The Generation 4 Pro is compatible with the following items:

All Wicked Edge sharpening stones and strops
Low Angle Adapter
DualCam© Vise Jaws for 1/4" Blades
Scissor Attachment
Chisel Attachment
Blade Stabilizer
Optional Shelf for Generation 4 Pro Sharpener
Safety Shields
10", 12", and 15" Guide Rods

The Generation 4 Pro is not compatible with the following items:

13” Guide Rods for WE60 Series Sharpeners
Gen 3 V2 Jaws for 3/16" or 1/4" Blades
Hard Carrying Case for WE60 Series Sharpeners

Que du bonheur !

Débutant, mais déjà félicité par mon épouse !
Il faut une quinzaine de jours et plusieurs couteaux pour obtenir une pierre prête à l'aiguisage et trouver les bons gestes, et le résultat devient formidable.
C'est bien entendu un gros budget mais un réel plaisir que de couper mes légumes et utiliser mes outils de jardin.

It has already paid for itself

Precision sharpening at its finest.

Not revolutionary but an incredible evolution of the Wicked Edge system. I am a chef and have started a side gig sharpening high quality kitchen knives, scissors and precision cutting tools. Pocket knives and other heavy duty knives are not my main focus but I do sharpen them.

I own an original Wicked Edge Commercial unit and a WE60. The commercial version is my mainstay and the WE60 is mostly for portability. I wanted a second large unit so I could use one for knives and one exclusively for scissors and sheers when I am working remotely. This will save me from needing to switch back and forth on the job, saving time. And I will admit after seeing the Generation 4 I just really wanted it.

The angle adjustment is smooth and easy. The fine adjustment is far superior to the older system. The older ball bearing type joints were fantastic but the new joints are just silky smooth and seem easier to use after several knives in a row. Not a big deal but very nice on professional grade equipment.

The only downside is the price. But you get what you pay for. That said, I have have individual knives that cost more than the entire Gen 4 system. If you have a passion for knives and cooking or can use a Gen 4 in any commercial setting, I can’t recommend the Gen 4 system enough. Pony up the money and treat yourself to the best.

Not a fan of the redesigned jaws.

Had a WE50 that the upper allen bolt was beginning to pull through the jaw.
Thanks to WE's Awesome Lifetime Warranty, they replaced the entire sharpener with a WE60. After watching instructional videos, I attempted to sharpen a knife.
Knife came loose 3X while sharpening...had to keep retightening the jaws.

Fantastic results!

I am super satisfied with the results I am able to achieve with this scissor attachment and my wide variety of stones I have in my Pro Pack 3. Better then new cutting edges on the scissors with smooth effortless cutting through many different materials. This was a great investment for me.

Does Wicked Edge ever get anything wrong?

This low angle adapter is phenomenal! One of the woes I had with my WE66 is that I had great difficulty sharpening my japanese and small knives. When attempting to sharpen at the correct angles, the stones would hit the vise, so I would have to either attempt to mount the knife higher on the vise than I feel comfortable with or re-profile to a greater angle. This item solves all my problems and it's incredibly easy/intuitive to use. And as always, Wicked Edge's phenomenal customer service is the cherry on top. I recommend you buy the kit instead of this item alone. It contains everything you need to make your sharpenings a work of art!

Best sharpening system I have used

I have many different sharpening systems, and this setup is, hands down, the best I have ever used.

Why is it so small

Hi guys, I've been happy with your products, until I received the AAG.
Why is it so small? Did I miss a larger size option when I ordered it?
I really expected it to be similar in length to your ABCDEF scale that came with my sharpener.
I guess I can use it for pocket knives.
Maybe could scale it up to match the ABCDEF scale, then it'd be useful!

Hi Troy!
Thank you for your feedback. I'm going to send this ahead to our product development team for their review. A quick note about how you have that Chef's knife clamped: your blade is clamped too far back and you'll widen the bevel at the tip. Clamp the blade closer to the tip, right where the edge starts to drop down towards the tip (the belly of the blade). This way you'll not only be in the sweet spot but the Alignment Guide will also be ablet to catch the postioning of the blade and allow for repetable placement.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@wickededgeusa.com
Thanks!

Generation 4 Pro

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