the reason the apex didnt work is because there's no lubricant on the stone to carry away the swarf, so it clogs up the stone. stone sharpening is the best way to do it. i put a ~12* double bevel on my chefs knife and its hair popping sharp. you cant do that with a rig. only down side is all the scuffs you can get on the side of the knife.
well my friend, i did like you did, i just began and ended with patience with the edgepro, noow my knife looks like yours does, and the edge?? wow!! the edgepro is outstanding, next i dod my 755MPR w/M390 and now it has 30* inclusive edge! so cool
I have sharpened several knives with the edge pro and they all came out excellent, except for my Kershaw 0301 ZT, couldn't get the recurve sharp, and since the blade is not flat, I had difficulty keeping the angle, because the knife just wouldn't sit flat. I spent several hours on that blade alone, just like you, but I kept at it, and finally made it acceptable. There's definitely a learning curve with the device.
Nice work....sometimes it does suck doing it all by hand, but I do it that way because you get more out of it knowing that you had to work hard to get it that way. You appreciate it more am I right? I tried it with my Gurka here's the vid didnt work out so well, I guess now I will have to do a video of me shaving with my Spydie Persian that I now shave with all the time...when I do shave that is..lol Good vid bro
Yep one of my first tries at actually sharpening free hand. The stones that came with the Edge pro are of fantastic quality.
As for selling my edge pro. Once I get some good waterstones and see that they function well then I just might sell it to you. Rather it go to someone who I know appreciates it.
Was your Sage 2 face shaving sharp after u edge pro'd it?
mrkackerwacker 5 months ago
In my opinion a stone. those fangled sharpening devices are just a fucking nuisance.
johnwoodz1220 6 months ago
the reason the apex didnt work is because there's no lubricant on the stone to carry away the swarf, so it clogs up the stone. stone sharpening is the best way to do it. i put a ~12* double bevel on my chefs knife and its hair popping sharp. you cant do that with a rig. only down side is all the scuffs you can get on the side of the knife.
c2thedub14 8 months ago
well my friend, i did like you did, i just began and ended with patience with the edgepro, noow my knife looks like yours does, and the edge?? wow!! the edgepro is outstanding, next i dod my 755MPR w/M390 and now it has 30* inclusive edge! so cool
auradud3 9 months ago
i am in your shoes, with the same knife, sine my hand is not as steady as yours i will stick with the edge pro, i know i can do it, i hope
auradud3 9 months ago
@auradud3
I still have my edge pro, have not had a chance to get rid of it yet. Might keep it for another shot, I shall see.
victorinoxfan 9 months ago
I have sharpened several knives with the edge pro and they all came out excellent, except for my Kershaw 0301 ZT, couldn't get the recurve sharp, and since the blade is not flat, I had difficulty keeping the angle, because the knife just wouldn't sit flat. I spent several hours on that blade alone, just like you, but I kept at it, and finally made it acceptable. There's definitely a learning curve with the device.
Good video.
dannyrybeck 1 year ago
Thumbs up!
Great video, I was there myself at one time... Them apex edge pros trade pretty quick LOL
Go DMT dia sharps
SolosKnifeReviews 1 year ago
that looks amazing for free hand! great job!
gundude73 1 year ago
I'm thinking of getting some water stones too...very nice mirror edge on that strider
samurai165 1 year ago
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damn, and all you need is a waterstone...
oromoto 1 year ago
Nice work....sometimes it does suck doing it all by hand, but I do it that way because you get more out of it knowing that you had to work hard to get it that way. You appreciate it more am I right? I tried it with my Gurka here's the vid didnt work out so well, I guess now I will have to do a video of me shaving with my Spydie Persian that I now shave with all the time...when I do shave that is..lol Good vid bro
bbabear01 1 year ago
@bbabear01
There is something therapeutic about stone sharpening. I find it relaxing.
victorinoxfan 1 year ago
Damn that Strider's gotta mirror polish and FREE HAND?!
You go! lol Shaving with a Stider..
I may buy that edge pro off of you. ;]
ZippoThisKnifeThat 1 year ago
@ZippoThisKnifeThat
Yep one of my first tries at actually sharpening free hand. The stones that came with the Edge pro are of fantastic quality.
As for selling my edge pro. Once I get some good waterstones and see that they function well then I just might sell it to you. Rather it go to someone who I know appreciates it.
victorinoxfan 1 year ago