Awesome to hear that you like yours. Having used it now, it’s hard to imagine not using it. The edge holds up for much longer as well, which makes me happy.
I personally prefer the WE because I can work both sides without having to rotate the blade. But I do like that this TsProf sharpens the knives without dropping the metal shavings on top of the moving parts of the sharpener.
Is there a significant difference between the Obsidian 66 and the WE60? Which model provides the best capability to sharpen most types of knives: kitchen, outdoor, and pocket knives?
I hope they improved their clamp. The current one is sub-par. W.E. excels at plateau sharpening. Being able to see the blade and stone contact is a huge plus. Sadly the after market stone selection not so good for WE. Not a fan of the kiddy color coded stones. Getting ready to upgrade my KME and decide on the K03Pro. There are things I like about W.E. but over all it's not for me. I need a double clamp for long knives. Your miles may vary. Bottom line, if works for you and it's want you want, then by all mean enjoy it. I still wouldn't mind having one though. I like everything sharpening!
Good thoughts! In talking to the WE team, they did mention they put a lot of work into their new clamp. So far, I’ve seen no issues. I have a background in machining and fabrication, so I am picky about the design of such things. 😅 Thanks for the comment!
If you've never tried a sharpener of carborundum they are worth the money which usually isn't much to begin with. They are a bit aggressive at taking away metal so be careful with that but it makes a dull blade sharp again quickly. I've a sharpener made out of that which was my grandfather's and is so large it could easily be used by my great great great grandchildren.
They have an optional low angle and small knife adapter for their various models. This will allow their systems to sharpen smaller knives, or sharpen any knife at a shallower angle if desired.
I just started your video but I wanted to ask before watching if you’re gonna mention what a nightmare the clamp can be. It’s a great sharpener but severely limited on what it can securely clamp. Now if you’re someone who uses a light enough touch then you’d probably be able to handle a few more blade shapes. 2 MAJOR issues with this sharpener is the total surface area of the clamping surface is tiny. This greatly diminishes your option for clamping a blade. For narrow blades like the Benchmade 940 forget it. I was trying to find a high end sharpener for knive like my spyderco Paysan and my Hawk deadlock if you’re reproducing the knife you better damn well be sure you have to blade clamped rock solid or you’ll end up shifting the blade in the clamp (but over time) notmally resulting in extra material being removed from the wrong areas of the blade requiring you to start the sharpening process over
I haven’t experienced any issues at all so far. Perhaps their vice design has been improved since you’ve tried it? I have sharpened blades from 1/4” with their new vice all the way down to the small blade on a Swiss Army knife with no issues. I think using their shim pack that they give you with it really helps too for blades that are very thin or have a high polish. Thanks for watching!
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Yes, it works for kitchen knives. Pretty much any knife less than 15” long and less than 3/16” thick. They also told me they are sending me a new vice that will accept knives up to 1/4” thick… so cleavers are probably possible as well.
Wow two whole days. There was that time I lost my new Swiss Army Knife on the bus (unknown to me at the time) before I even got it home from the store. I feel your pain.
if its just you and some kitchen knives and pocket knives, go we66 because of the superior dualcam vice clamp. get the gen 3 pro only if you do knives at volume and don't want to do a real volume setup like a tormek t8. no idea why you would a gen 3 actually, maybe if you are a business and want to do microbeveling after setting your bevel on a belt or a wheel. gen 4 announced at blade show 2023 too so you have to think that there are going to be some deals on the gen 3 probably later on this year.
what the hell is going on with TH-cam? are you not cool if you don't have glowing neon lights behind you? the problem with the wicked edge is, if you have OCD it feeds right into it. and if you don't you'll end up with it!!! I've been doing TH-cam since 2007 I still don't have any glowing lights!!!! wicked edge better get with it. I watch all their videos never see any glowing lights.
I like my OG WE. It takes a bit longer to set up, but it’s rock solid and works great.
I have one. Very expensive, but great! I’ll never understand people with knife collections worth thousands of dollars, with cheap sharpeners.
Awesome to hear that you like yours. Having used it now, it’s hard to imagine not using it. The edge holds up for much longer as well, which makes me happy.
100% agree; the WE products are top notch!
I personally prefer the WE because I can work both sides without having to rotate the blade. But I do like that this TsProf sharpens the knives without dropping the metal shavings on top of the moving parts of the sharpener.
🔥 I love sharpening my knives. The Old fashion way.🔥
Is there a significant difference between the Obsidian 66 and the WE60? Which model provides the best capability to sharpen most types of knives: kitchen, outdoor, and pocket knives?
I hope they improved their clamp. The current one is sub-par.
W.E. excels at plateau sharpening. Being able to see the blade
and stone contact is a huge plus. Sadly the after market stone
selection not so good for WE. Not a fan of the kiddy color coded
stones. Getting ready to upgrade my KME and decide on the K03Pro.
There are things I like about W.E. but over all it's not for me.
I need a double clamp for long knives. Your miles may vary.
Bottom line, if works for you and it's want you want, then by all
mean enjoy it. I still wouldn't mind having one though. I like
everything sharpening!
Good thoughts! In talking to the WE team, they did mention they put a lot of work into their new clamp. So far, I’ve seen no issues. I have a background in machining and fabrication, so I am picky about the design of such things. 😅 Thanks for the comment!
I don’t mind the way I do it. Save myself £1100 😂
If you've never tried a sharpener of carborundum they are worth the money which usually isn't much to begin with. They are a bit aggressive at taking away metal so be careful with that but it makes a dull blade sharp again quickly. I've a sharpener made out of that which was my grandfather's and is so large it could easily be used by my great great great grandchildren.
Just say you’re broke, it’s more honest 😂
@@jc8178 Knife professionals often use 30$ knives, this is good for amateurs.
Such a cool sharpening sistem love ur content
It is an amazing system for sure! Thanks for watching!
Is the clamp too low to do a smaller knife or is there a riser option?
They have an optional low angle and small knife adapter for their various models. This will allow their systems to sharpen smaller knives, or sharpen any knife at a shallower angle if desired.
What is better on clamping we64 or we66?
They both have the same clamp fixture. Thanks for the question!
Should have mine later this week or early next can't wait
Way cool! It’s so good!
congratulations, hope you don't have OCD.
Unfortunately I do lol but love this sharpener
Very interesting. Thanks for the info.
You’re welcome!
i read that full flat grind knives have a problem slipping in this vice? have you had that issue? do you miss the tension adjustment on the we130?
I just started your video but I wanted to ask before watching if you’re gonna mention what a nightmare the clamp can be. It’s a great sharpener but severely limited on what it can securely clamp. Now if you’re someone who uses a light enough touch then you’d probably be able to handle a few more blade shapes. 2 MAJOR issues with this sharpener is the total surface area of the clamping surface is tiny. This greatly diminishes your option for clamping a blade. For narrow blades like the Benchmade 940 forget it. I was trying to find a high end sharpener for knive like my spyderco Paysan and my Hawk deadlock if you’re reproducing the knife you better damn well be sure you have to blade clamped rock solid or you’ll end up shifting the blade in the clamp (but over time) notmally resulting in extra material being removed from the wrong areas of the blade requiring you to start the sharpening process over
I haven’t experienced any issues at all so far. Perhaps their vice design has been improved since you’ve tried it? I have sharpened blades from 1/4” with their new vice all the way down to the small blade on a Swiss Army knife with no issues. I think using their shim pack that they give you with it really helps too for blades that are very thin or have a high polish. Thanks for watching!
Great product Gordon. Did you use it to sharpen your Grandpa's knife from WW2?
Thank you! I have plans to sharpen it on this system, yes. Soon!
Well that leaves out a lot of Cold Steel and TOPS knives. They need to widen that grip.
They just released a new, wider vice that accommodates up to 1/4” spines.
Thanks
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does it work for kitchen knifes too?
Yes, it works for kitchen knives. Pretty much any knife less than 15” long and less than 3/16” thick. They also told me they are sending me a new vice that will accept knives up to 1/4” thick… so cleavers are probably possible as well.
That is so cool😮
I lost my Buck folder knife after two days😡
Sadness! I hope you find it or find a replacement.
Thanks bro
Wow two whole days. There was that time I lost my new Swiss Army Knife on the bus (unknown to me at the time) before I even got it home from the store. I feel your pain.
Generation Pro 3 Vs WE66 Obsidian?
if its just you and some kitchen knives and pocket knives, go we66 because of the superior dualcam vice clamp. get the gen 3 pro only if you do knives at volume and don't want to do a real volume setup like a tormek t8. no idea why you would a gen 3 actually, maybe if you are a business and want to do microbeveling after setting your bevel on a belt or a wheel. gen 4 announced at blade show 2023 too so you have to think that there are going to be some deals on the gen 3 probably later on this year.
But it would give you a flat edge with a stone you can have any edge
what the hell is going on with TH-cam?
are you not cool if you don't have glowing neon lights behind you? the problem with the wicked edge is, if you have OCD it feeds right into it. and if you don't you'll end up with it!!! I've been doing TH-cam since 2007 I still don't have any glowing lights!!!!
wicked edge better get with it. I watch all their videos never see any glowing lights.
Glowing lights are the future! 😂 Thanks for watching!
Was this video sponsored?
Nvm, saw the code at the rnd
Can't blame your grind, but this thing is a gimmick. Ruins knives
Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with it. It is not a gimmick. When used as directed, it does an amazing job.
How does it ruin them
At 950 CAD it better be good lol