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Post by OttoVonFaart on Nov 9, 2014 14:19:16 GMT
Was out buying a birthday present for the lovely Mrs and stopped by an old timey locksmith & hardware store to have some keys made. Saw this tool and got a product brochure and checked retail prices. Those who need to have something good to sharpen or bevel or remove a bevel may be interested in this. There is also a more basic model priced somewhat lower. ![](https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/l/t1.0-9/10305517_10205543645017614_101979468545893542_n.jpg?oh=7ca13a0b6b4684e593d88cb28be706de&oe=551FDC44) This is a variable speed, fully adjustable hand help belt sander type tool - belts range from 60 grit to 6000 grit that will sharpen scalpels! More info at: www.worksharptools.com/
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 9, 2014 14:51:29 GMT
I have a WS Ken Onion sharpener - great tool. I've sharpened tons of knives on it. Word of advice - practice on lower quality/inexpensive knives before trying it on your prized possessions because it does have a learning curve. You can round off the point of the knife very easily. I learned the hard way - ex buddy of mine was supposed to have used a Wicked Edge system on my Hinderer Spanto but instead used the model you posted. He ruined my knife and I had to get the blade reground by Erik Michael from www.widowmakerknives.us. He did an outstanding job btw.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Nov 9, 2014 15:46:21 GMT
Yes, so true, I've also seen a slight slip while using it and it ground a divot, almost a serration in the blade edge. So definitely go grab a half dozen junk salvage store knives and do them first. Another point, they can heat the blade and fry the temper if you don't keep it cool as you go.
I stick to my Wicked Edge, harder to screw up. But even that one as a steep learning curve.
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Post by OttoVonFaart on Nov 10, 2014 0:39:00 GMT
The company web site has tutorial videos showing how to not screw up. Seems pretty straight forward, keep the speed down and make sure to hold the knife properly as you pass it over the belt. I intend on only using the 6000 grit belts in any event. I use 3000 grit automotive body wet/dry paper on my katana(s) and they polish rather than reshape, unless you go nuts. Very light pressure with oil saturated paper works well for me.
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Post by exiel on Nov 10, 2014 14:52:02 GMT
This perticular model has an attachment make it turned into a small belt sander as the blade smiths often use, and it's easier to not ruin the tip than the normal setting, I tried several times on different swords of mine, it proved excellent. Here's the official link: www.worksharptools.com/wskts-ko-bga.htmlThe good thing is, you can control the curve around the tip more easily, so you won't ruin it, however it's exhausted if you have a heavy/long blade to sharpen, I cn feel the my sore arms every time. :mrgreen: I recently use it to sharpen a Deltin 2160, and here's some pics before and after: ![](https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10547690_671557999601510_8752724141967145921_n.jpg?oh=d9e08b293e183c39cb2567be2d35cda4&oe=54EBB132&__gda__=1424578179_3ce4ef66a2dfef2993f57b1e4099a2da) ![](https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10600472_671558036268173_5458753670046292557_n.jpg?oh=84910d5fbd2bf21004a4c1b9a31263c2&oe=551BFE3A)
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