So you have a ultra-hard, high carbon blade... how do you sharpen it?
Luckily, our systems can easily handle these types of blades and with just a couple of tips, you'll be able to get a Wicked Edge.
Use a high grit, well broken-in Diamond Stone. We suggest not going lower than 1000 Grit Diamond Stone to ensure the diamonds don't chip the extremely hard, fragile steel. Japanese steel blades get the best finish with either the 1500 or 2200 Grit Diamond Stones.
Use very light pressure. Let the stones do all the work and don't press into the knife
As you start to dig more into knives and learn more, you'll find that there is always fierce conversation around which steel is the best for which application. Super steels are often praised for their strength and durability but take a lot of ...
Curved blades, like karambits, hawkbills, and recurves, may look intimidating but are fairly simply to sharpen in a Wicked Edge. Below are a couple of videos that walk through some tips and tricks to sharpen these types of knives. Sharpening ...
Sharpening small knives with your Wicked Edge is not only possible, but fairly easy with some tricks and tips. Below is a video that gives you the basic starting point for all small blades. Whether you have a Standard, Cam-Lock, or DualCam Vise, the ...
Choosing the correct lineup of accessories is just as important, if not more important, than choosing your sharpener. Every Wicked Edge sharpener is able to get you the same results... it's the abrasive lineup that you use that determines what your ...
Long, flexible blades, such as fillet knives, can be a little tricky and require some patience to get it right. Luckily, with a few tips and tricks, you'll be able to put a Wicked Edge on any of these blades. If you have a DualCam or Cam-Lock Vise, ...