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Posted: 3/8/2024 6:48:41 PM EDT
What would be a fair price for this setup? Thinking about buying. Thanks!
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Posted: 3/8/2024 8:23:58 PM EDT
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What are you trying to sharpen?
If knives, looks way to complicated. I just sharpened three this afternoon with a stone and steel. |
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Posted: 3/8/2024 8:52:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Steamedliver]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold: What are you trying to sharpen? If knives, looks way to complicated. I just sharpened three this afternoon with a stone and steel. No one cares what you did. Its in the title on what the man is looking at. Wicked Edge has packages that you can look up on Amazon or their website. If you are looking to buy that specific used set (as opposed to buying a new version of that set), I’d offer 50-75% of what it retails for new. You’ll be saving the obvious % off but also sales tax. If I was going to list my Wicked Edge system here on the EE, I’d list it for 50% off but NOT including shipping. The shipping charge would be quite high since it’s heavy. So, 50-75% new price. I do not know what they are selling for new. Edit. Is that a stone weighted base? I believe those are much more expensive. I did not spring for that because of the price, years ago. |
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Posted: 3/8/2024 9:59:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SecurityServant]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steamedliver: No one cares what you did. Its in the title on what the man is looking at. Wicked Edge has packages that you can look up on Amazon or their website. If you are looking to buy that specific used set (as opposed to buying a new version of that set), I’d offer 50-75% of what it retails for new. You’ll be saving the obvious % off but also sales tax. If I was going to list my Wicked Edge system here on the EE, I’d list it for 50% off but NOT including shipping. The shipping charge would be quite high since it’s heavy. So, 50-75% new price. I do not know what they are selling for new. Edit. Is that a stone weighted base? I believe those are much more expensive. I did not spring for that because of the price, years ago. Thanks! I bought it for $115 tonight. The base is granite and is very heavy. I already have a lansky, but this one seems like a better sharpening system. I may sell the lansky to recoup some $$$. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 12:20:08 PM EDT
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If you paid $115 you got the kind of deal that we all dream of getting.
My set up isn’t anywhere near that nice, and I paid more for it than you did. I deem this a humble brag thread. Great snag. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/9/2024 5:24:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tightlines49: If you paid $115 you got the kind of deal that we all dream of getting. My set up isn’t anywhere near that nice, and I paid more for it than you did. I deem this a humble brag thread. Great snag. Yes...$115 is what I paid. I'm looking forward to try it out! |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2024 9:37:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecurityServant: Yes...$115 is what I paid. I'm looking forward to try it out! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecurityServant: Originally Posted By tightlines49: If you paid $115 you got the kind of deal that we all dream of getting. My set up isn’t anywhere near that nice, and I paid more for it than you did. I deem this a humble brag thread. Great snag. Yes...$115 is what I paid. I'm looking forward to try it out! Yea, you stole that lol. The stones are worth four times what you paid. Nice grab. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2024 11:13:50 PM EDT
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The wicked edge system is very nice and will produce excellent results. You can expand the stone selection in your kit and get mirror like edges, although I have found that 600-1000 grit finishes give a nice toothy edge that works very well. If you are new to sharpening the 2 best tips I can give are to use a sharpie marker to mark the edge of the blade so you can see where you are removing steel and do not progress to the next grit until you can shave hair. My lowest grit is a 50 grit diamond and it will get blades sharp enough to shave. And as others said you got a hell of a deal.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2024 1:44:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lukus]
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Wow, that is a heck of a deal. I have a Wicked Edge sharpener and they are awesome. When I finish a new knife, I'll use a 180 belt on a belt grinder to cut most of the new edge, then I'll refine and finish it with the WE. And yes, I can sharpen on a conventional stone, but the WE will get it perfect and without the chance of scratching a nice finish.
ETA: WE customer service is great. I would probably add a set of 1500-2000 diamond stone. And I would get a set of longer rods, they'll let you sharpen longer blades easier. Make sure you get the correct rods for your set, they aren't all interchangable. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 9:32:21 AM EDT
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Great price.
Enjoy it. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 11:18:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 0331_usmc: The wicked edge system is very nice and will produce excellent results. You can expand the stone selection in your kit and get mirror like edges, although I have found that 600-1000 grit finishes give a nice toothy edge that works very well. If you are new to sharpening the 2 best tips I can give are to use a sharpie marker to mark the edge of the blade so you can see where you are removing steel and do not progress to the next grit until you can shave hair. My lowest grit is a 50 grit diamond and it will get blades sharp enough to shave. And as others said you got a hell of a deal. Appreciate the tips on sharpening! |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2024 1:08:47 PM EDT
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That's an absolute steal. I already own the WE and I would have bought that just for the stones. Where did you find it for that price?
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Posted: 3/11/2024 1:46:55 PM EDT
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Yep, at that price, you stole it! Good job…
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2024 1:58:29 PM EDT
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Nice score, OP. Project Farm just did a video on sharpeners and the Wicked Edge kit did real well.
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USA
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Posted: 3/13/2024 9:19:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Toker_: That's an absolute steal. I already own the WE and I would have bought that just for the stones. Where did you find it for that price? It was at a local estate sale. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 9:20:53 PM EDT
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Thanks for all the kind words. I figured it was a good deal. I'm looking forward to trying it out this weekend!
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CT, USA
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Posted: 3/13/2024 11:06:46 PM EDT
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Just some pointers.
1. Start with a few beater blades. Use a sharpie and mark the edge. Lightly scrub the blade to see if you have the correct clamping position and height. If you don't position the blade correctly, you'll get an uneven bevel. It may take a few dozen blades to break in your stones. 2. Buy a digital angle cube. The angles on the WE are relative. When you clamp the blade, you may need to use a different left and right angle depending on the width and height of the blade. 3. I use a Google spreadsheet to record the height, horizontal position and left/right angles used for each knife. It will save you a lot of time in subsequent sharpenings. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/17/2024 12:55:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lukus]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Toker_: Just some pointers. 1. Start with a few beater blades. Use a sharpie and mark the edge. Lightly scrub the blade to see if you have the correct clamping position and height. If you don't position the blade correctly, you'll get an uneven bevel. It may take a few dozen blades to break in your stones. 2. Buy a digital angle cube. The angles on the WE are relative. When you clamp the blade, you may need to use a different left and right angle depending on the width and height of the blade. 3. I use a Google spreadsheet to record the height, horizontal position and left/right angles used for each knife. It will save you a lot of time in subsequent sharpenings. Maybe I'm misinterpreting #2, but I would not use different angles on each side. Probably not something you will normally notice, but it will bias your cut, make long cuts want to curve. Like a chisel grind knife, but on a very small scale. Use the same angle on each side, if the sharpened edge is uneven, you can work one side more to bring them even. |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 3/18/2024 2:00:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Toker_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lukus: Maybe I'm misinterpreting #2, but I would not use different angles on each side. Probably not something you will normally notice, but it will bias your cut, make long cuts want to curve. Like a chisel grind knife, but on a very small scale. Use the same angle on each side, if the sharpened edge is uneven, you can work one side more to bring them even. Just to expand on #2. The angles on the sharpener are relative and highly dependant on the height and thickness of the blade. The angles on the Wicked Edge are based on a theoretical knife that's no wider than 0.125" and 5/8" above the top of the clamp. For example, let's say you are sharpening a kitchen knife. You use the lower key depth to mount the knife. If you set the angle to 18° on the left and right side, it may not actually be that angle. It may read 16° on the left and 15° on the right using a digital angle to verify the angle. So you would actually have to set the left angle to 18° and the right angle to 19° to get an actual 16° bevel on both sides of the kitchen knife. Here's what I recorded for two of my kitchen knives so I can resharpen them easily. Knife: Height - Left - Right - Actual Gyuto: Low --- 18° --- 19° --- 16° Nakiri: Low --- 20° --- 21° --- 16° Some more reading. https://support.wickededgeusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/setting-the-angle#Using_the_Digital_Angle_Gauge |
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Posted: 3/18/2024 5:18:48 AM EDT
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I will double what you paid for the stones. You stole that sharpener.
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USA
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Posted: 3/27/2024 10:22:55 AM EDT
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If I sell you the stones, how am I going to use the sharpener?
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Posted: 3/27/2024 10:23:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Toker_: Just to expand on #2. The angles on the sharpener are relative and highly dependant on the height and thickness of the blade. The angles on the Wicked Edge are based on a theoretical knife that's no wider than 0.125" and 5/8" above the top of the clamp. For example, let's say you are sharpening a kitchen knife. You use the lower key depth to mount the knife. If you set the angle to 18° on the left and right side, it may not actually be that angle. It may read 16° on the left and 15° on the right using a digital angle to verify the angle. So you would actually have to set the left angle to 18° and the right angle to 19° to get an actual 16° bevel on both sides of the kitchen knife. Here's what I recorded for two of my kitchen knives so I can resharpen them easily. Knife: Height - Left - Right - Actual Gyuto: Low --- 18° --- 19° --- 16° Nakiri: Low --- 20° --- 21° --- 16° Some more reading. https://support.wickededgeusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/setting-the-angle#Using_the_Digital_Angle_Gauge Thanks for the tips! |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 10:41:43 AM EDT
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You got a deal OP.
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