How-To
Sharpening ultra-hard steels on the Wicked Edge
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 ...
How to sharpen a curved blade on a Wicked Edge
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 ...
How to sharpen long, flexible blades on a Wicked Edge
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, ...
How to sharpen small knives on your Wicked Edge
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 ...
Can the Wicked Edge sharpen Scandi (Scandinavian) Grinds?
A Scandinavian grind is based on a traditional saber grind but usually has no secondary bevel. The grind begins at a point on the flat of the blade and tapers directly to the edge. Scandi grinds can be challenging because they feature a very wide ...
Can the Wicked Edge Sharpen Tanto Style Blades?
The Wicked Edge does a great job with Tanto style blades. The following video shows how it’s done.
Can the Wicked Edge Sharpen Broadheads?
It depends on the broadhead design and construction: Two bladed broadheads like the Silver Flame, Zwickey and Solid all mount easily and sharpen well with any of the Wicked Edge systems. Three and four bladed broadheads must have blades that detach ...
Can the Wicked Edge Sharpen Straight Razors?
This is a question we often get. I’ve had great success sharpening straight razors with the Wicked Edge. The video below shows the technique for honing and stropping your razor with the sharpener.
Can the Wicked Edge Sharpen Fully Flat Ground Blades?
Yes. Clamping a fully flat ground blade is fairly easy. If the spine of the blade is especially thick and the taper dramatic, extra care must be taken to ensure that the knife is mounted vertically. To accomplish this using our Standard Vise Jaw, you ...
How to Create a Double Bevel
Double Bevel - (From Wikipedia) A back bevel, similar to a sabre or flat grind, is put on the blade behind the edge bevel (the bevel which is the foremost cutting surface). This back bevel keeps the section of blade behind the edge thinner which ...
How to Create and Detect a Burr
When you’re first sharpening a blade, successfully drawing a burr from each side of the knife is the most important step. It is very difficult to know for certain without the presense of a burr if the bevels on each side of the blade actually extend ...
How to Prevent Rounding the Tip of Your Blade When Sharpening
It’s important to use the correct technique to prevent the rounding of your knife’s tip. The key is to ensure that the stones don’t rotate inward as you move them forward over the tip. They should continue to travel in the same plane as the straight ...
How To Find and Determine Your Angle and Sweet Spot
Finding your blade's angle and sweet spot can be the difficult part of sharpening a blade for the first time, but luckily we have some tips and tricks to make it easier for you! The angle of the blade is what degree your bevels are currently set at. ...