Morning... I started out with the KME, and then the Work Sharp "Ken Onion" rig. Finally went for the KO-3 model by TSPROF - which I've only done a handful of blades and maybe three pairs of scissors on. I'm still learning as I go along. I find sharpening to be very therapeutic, gets my mind off things, etc. You've really got a nice shop set-up, I no longer have my shop and have been using my desk and hall area as my shop/work bench. I sure miss having my shop, but downsized several years ago. I considered the Edge Pro, and then the Hapstone before settling on my Master Kit. Enjoyed your presentation, that looks to be an excellent system. I like that it's manufactured here in America, too and I've heard many very good things about Edge Pro's customer service. Thanks, and take care...
I’m lucky. My sweetheart’s dad has always had huge workshops. His current one is as big as our house. So when I brought up to her taking over a 1/3rd of the garage it wasn’t looked at as being unusual. I think there are so many good systems now. They all have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Thank you for this thorough video. I really appreciate the time you took to do it. I like the magnet idea for the Allen wrenches! What is the red machine on the bench behind you?
You mentioned flipping the blade on clamping systems and having to use an allen key. Unless there is some obscure system out there I am unaware of, all the clamp systems can rotate, excluding the Wicked Edge as the blade is held upright and you sharpen both sides of the blade at "once" with that one. Some require you to "unlock" the bar and turn to rotate, and others just use spring force and balls/divots etc to hold it into place. They can flip just as quickly as the Edge Pro. When I was looking at sharpening systems 8-10 years ago the one thing I didn't like about the Edge Pro was that you had to hold the knife and had to move it around to get the entire blade depending on the shape. Hold it straight for the main portion then pull it to the side and angle it to get the tip etc. There weren't any magnets or 3 point adjustable stops to help hold it into place back then. Just made adhd/autism brain really unhappy. The other down side is with thicker knives or heavily hollow ground blades etc not sitting "flat" so your angle measurement is off since you don't have a straight middle spine to edge line that is parallel to the table. That being said, can be much faster without having to clamp each and every blade, it can also be more versatile as you can sharpen really thick or awkward items. I actually just picked up and extendable magnetic table for my Hapstone R2 sharpener for just that reason. It has sides that extend out so you could support that cleaver on the edges and middle. Loosen 2 screws to remove the clamp unit to install it then I can switch back to clamps when needed.
I’m also not mad at them for recognizing that something could be improved, listening to customers, and then making it available. I wish all companies would work like that.
How would you compare a manual sharpener vs a electric such as your Tormek obviously the tormek is pricier and possibly alot faster to sharpen with which system do you prefer?
Have you ever used the tsprof KO3, if you have how would you compair the beveltech to it and versatility? Can you use other brands of stone like ATOM or Venu stones?
I’ve never used a TSPROF system… I think I’ve seen one in person and felt how it worked… but I don’t think I’ve ever actually sharpened a knife on one. If the stones are the “standard” 1”x6” stone then they can be used on the edge pro. I’m assuming you meant Atoma and Venev? If so, the answer is yes, they both make 1x6 stones that will work perfectly with the Edge Pro BevelTech.
My experience is that Cody at Edge Pro is really responsive to calls or emails. I would message them directly if you have questions about stones. EdgeProInc.com
Edge Pro actually came up with the common format 1x6 stones as far as I know. It is why they are/were usually known as "edge pro format" stones before people just started referring to them as 1x6 as other systems started using them.
I use the BevelTech on every pair of scissors as well as on knives that I don’t feel comfortable putting on a powered system for whatever reason. Could be handle or bolster shape issues. Could be because the customer asked me to sharpen it by hand and so I’m charging them extra for that. There are so many different types of blades that I’m not an advocate for only having one system. I like having versatility.
Versatility is the name of the game for me. Means I can say yes to a tremendous variety of blade types without having to worry about whether it will be convenient to do on a particular machine. Also, I really like doing scissors on the edge pro BevelTech so every pair that comes thru gets done with it. I’m gonna do 7 sets of upholstery scissors for a gentleman in his 90s who has been doing upholstery for 60 years next week. I’ll do ‘em all on the Beveltech.
Morning...
I started out with the KME, and then the Work Sharp "Ken Onion" rig. Finally went for the KO-3 model by TSPROF - which I've only done a handful of blades and maybe three pairs of scissors on. I'm still learning as I go along.
I find sharpening to be very therapeutic, gets my mind off things, etc.
You've really got a nice shop set-up, I no longer have my shop and have been using my desk and hall area as my shop/work bench. I sure miss having my shop, but downsized several years ago.
I considered the Edge Pro, and then the Hapstone before settling on my Master Kit.
Enjoyed your presentation, that looks to be an excellent system. I like that it's manufactured here in America, too and I've heard many very good things about Edge Pro's customer service.
Thanks, and take care...
I’m lucky. My sweetheart’s dad has always had huge workshops. His current one is as big as our house. So when I brought up to her taking over a 1/3rd of the garage it wasn’t looked at as being unusual. I think there are so many good systems now. They all have their own advantages and disadvantages.
@@HonedByJones
Completely agree, friend.
Take care...
Thank you for this thorough video. I really appreciate the time you took to do it. I like the magnet idea for the Allen wrenches! What is the red machine on the bench behind you?
You mentioned flipping the blade on clamping systems and having to use an allen key. Unless there is some obscure system out there I am unaware of, all the clamp systems can rotate, excluding the Wicked Edge as the blade is held upright and you sharpen both sides of the blade at "once" with that one. Some require you to "unlock" the bar and turn to rotate, and others just use spring force and balls/divots etc to hold it into place. They can flip just as quickly as the Edge Pro.
When I was looking at sharpening systems 8-10 years ago the one thing I didn't like about the Edge Pro was that you had to hold the knife and had to move it around to get the entire blade depending on the shape. Hold it straight for the main portion then pull it to the side and angle it to get the tip etc. There weren't any magnets or 3 point adjustable stops to help hold it into place back then. Just made adhd/autism brain really unhappy. The other down side is with thicker knives or heavily hollow ground blades etc not sitting "flat" so your angle measurement is off since you don't have a straight middle spine to edge line that is parallel to the table. That being said, can be much faster without having to clamp each and every blade, it can also be more versatile as you can sharpen really thick or awkward items.
I actually just picked up and extendable magnetic table for my Hapstone R2 sharpener for just that reason. It has sides that extend out so you could support that cleaver on the edges and middle. Loosen 2 screws to remove the clamp unit to install it then I can switch back to clamps when needed.
You’re correct. All the systems have evolved. Thanks for watching!
The original Edge Pro should have had magnets! Having to use one hand to hold the knife and the other to move the stones is a pain.
You can order a magnet to use with the older machines like the Apex. I have it and you’re so right. It’s a HUGE improvement.
I’m also not mad at them for recognizing that something could be improved, listening to customers, and then making it available. I wish all companies would work like that.
How would you compare a manual sharpener vs a electric such as your Tormek obviously the tormek is pricier and possibly alot faster to sharpen with which system do you prefer?
That’s a tough question to answer… it depends on the blade…. If you put me on a deserted island I’d take the Edge Pro.
Have you ever used the tsprof KO3, if you have how would you compair the beveltech to it and versatility? Can you use other brands of stone like ATOM or Venu stones?
I’ve never used a TSPROF system… I think I’ve seen one in person and felt how it worked… but I don’t think I’ve ever actually sharpened a knife on one. If the stones are the “standard” 1”x6” stone then they can be used on the edge pro. I’m assuming you meant Atoma and Venev? If so, the answer is yes, they both make 1x6 stones that will work perfectly with the Edge Pro BevelTech.
My experience is that Cody at Edge Pro is really responsive to calls or emails. I would message them directly if you have questions about stones. EdgeProInc.com
Edge Pro actually came up with the common format 1x6 stones as far as I know. It is why they are/were usually known as "edge pro format" stones before people just started referring to them as 1x6 as other systems started using them.
@@Riyame - interesting. I thought that might be the case but wasn’t sure.
When would you use the BevelTech vs your belt grinder or any other powered sharpening system? Sharpening as a business is a volume game.
I use the BevelTech on every pair of scissors as well as on knives that I don’t feel comfortable putting on a powered system for whatever reason. Could be handle or bolster shape issues. Could be because the customer asked me to sharpen it by hand and so I’m charging them extra for that. There are so many different types of blades that I’m not an advocate for only having one system. I like having versatility.
How does the BevelTech compare to the Wicked Edge system?
I’ve never used the Wicked Edge.
whit all the shapenning system you have for what kind of knife do you need the Edge Pro for ?
Versatility is the name of the game for me. Means I can say yes to a tremendous variety of blade types without having to worry about whether it will be convenient to do on a particular machine. Also, I really like doing scissors on the edge pro BevelTech so every pair that comes thru gets done with it. I’m gonna do 7 sets of upholstery scissors for a gentleman in his 90s who has been doing upholstery for 60 years next week. I’ll do ‘em all on the Beveltech.