Thread: The best knife sharpener by far!

Originally Posted by Shelley

I went with the new one WE50, the reasons are multiple:
Price is one, if I could afford the model 130 straight off, or the professional chefs model I would get that but this seems to be the best way to see if I would like the system, if I don’t like it I can flick it and not lose too much, if I like it then all the extra bits I got with it will work in other models too!

Portability is another factor, I don’t mean into the Bush, although could do that I suppose as it comes as a truly portable system in its own carry bag and all, it I mainly mean into the house, my other systems are big, dirty, noisey and clunky and best left in the knife making workshop, this one I can bring into the house or take to someone else’s house, or restaurant, wherever I need to sharpen easily.

Adjustment was the next reason, I can see that this could be adjusted just with the locking wheels without needing to get the upgraded micro adjustment models, I have a angle cube and have just verified this thought.

I should add the other bits I have (which work for other models too) are an angle cube so you can verify what angle you are working on, a 800/1000 grit diamond stone, a 1500/glass platen stone with 1.5 micron lapping film, a scissor attachment and a low angle attachment.
I am toying with the idea of the 50/80 grit diamond stones too, although I believe they are very harsh and won’t get too much use except for knife repair or production. I am considering strops but am dubious as to how they could be better than normal stropping.

Cheers. Thought out and informative. Sounds like the go.
Hopefully you can get a couple knives done and let me/us know what you think.
Everything I have seen about the system is positive.







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