Wicked Smarts - Tips and Tricks Catalog

Wicked Smarts - Tips and Tricks Catalog

A collection of quick tips and tricks to help you gain the knowledge to sharpen like a pro.

Angle Finding
      How to find your angle on a Wicked Edge Sharpener.

Blade Stops
      How to use the blade stops with the standard vise version 2.

Burr
      The importance of, and how to find a burr on your knife.

Chisel Grind
      How to sharpen a Chisel Grind, single beveled, knife.

Convexing
      What is a convex edge, and why do you want one on your blade?

Convex Progression
      What progression to follow to achieve a convex edge.

Curved Blades
      How to clamp your knife for the best starting point when sharpening curved blades. 

Determining Angles
      How to decide what angle to sharpen your blade at.

Edge Leading
     Which motion to use when using Wicked Edge Diamond Stones

Edge Trailing
      Which motion to use when using Wicked Edge Lapping films, Convex Handles, and Strops

Finish Options
      What finish options you have

High Carbon/Super Steel Sharpening
      How to safely sharpen your high carbon and super steel knives.

Knife Anatomy
      Basic knife anatomy to get you started

Maintenance
      How to maintain, and clean your Wicked Edge and Diamond Stones

Polish Progression
      What progressions to follow for a polished edge

Recurved Blades
      How to clamp your knife for the best starting point when sharpening recurved blades.

Sharpening Instructions
      Quick start instructions for your Wicked Edge sharpening process

Sharpness
      How to test your blade for sharpness

Standard Vise
      How to use the screws for your blades, in the standard Vise

Stone Break-in
      How to tell when your stones are broken in.

Touch Ups
      How to touch up your edge with a Wicked Edge

Working Edge Progression
      What progression to follow for a working edge finish.

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