Thread: A better knife sharpener by far...Wicked edge

Nah tried the iPhone clinometer on the scary sharp, kept slipping off, the angle cube has magnets all over it so it stays in place, I always measure at the same spot on the paddles and that way get repeatable results.

In the us the price is 199usd. Over here they are 350nzd., you won’t get hit by customs (probably) not sure what shipping is though.
Also as there is a big demand for them at the moment they are usually sold out, they other models are available though.

Interesting comment on your angle meter from Amazon.

Originally Posted by Shelley

Nah tried the iPhone clinometer on the scary sharp, kept slipping off, the angle cube has magnets all over it so it stays in place, I always measure at the same spot on the paddles and that way get repeatable results.

In the us the price is 199usd. Over here they are 350nzd., you won’t get hit by customs (probably) not sure what shipping is though.
Also as there is a big demand for them at the moment they are usually sold out, they other models are available though.

If you don't use the clinometer, how does the angle gauge/scale on the sharpener work? From your first photo I can't see any marks on the bases of the guide rods to line up with the scale on the base?

Originally Posted by Maxx

If you don't use the clinometer, how does the angle gauge/scale on the sharpener work? From your first photo I can't see any marks on the bases of the guide rods to line up with the scale on the base?

Not on the rods mate, the black bit is moveable, side to the left to reduce angle or to the right to increase angle, then screw to lock in tight with the thumb screw thing (highly technical terms of course), it’s easy to adjust but does take a few seconds to dial in a precise angle, depends how fussy you are.

Originally Posted by Shelley

Not on the rods mate, the black bit is moveable, side to the left to reduce angle or to the right to increase angle, then screw to lock in tight with the thumb screw thing (highly technical terms of course), it’s easy to adjust but does take a few seconds to dial in a precise angle, depends how fussy you are.

Thanks.....I was wondering how you would know you were sharpening at say 20 degrees as I didn't see a mark on 'the black bit' to line up with the scale on 'the blue bit'? Sow hat part of the black bit line sup with the scale to actually tell you what angle you are sharpening at?
Cheers

Originally Posted by Maxx

Thanks.....I was wondering how you would know you were sharpening at say 20 degrees as I didn't see a mark on 'the black bit' to line up with the scale on 'the blue bit'? Sow hat part of the black bit line sup with the scale to actually tell you what angle you are sharpening at?
Cheers

Um, its not hard, although they say that the lines are just an “indication” read they are inaccurate.
I use the angle cube, basically I put the blade in the vice, zero the cube, put one of the paddles on the rod and lean that on the blade in the vice, then stick the angle cube on that, it stays in place as it has magnets on it, take a reading, then I move it either in or out until it reads 20 degrees, I then tighten that in to lock it in place and do the same for the other side.
Works fast easy and accurate.
Once it’s all locked in I retighten everything and away I go.