Razor Sharp Edgemaking System 8 Inch Deluxe Blade Sharpening Kit, For 6 Inch Bench Grinder, Made In The Usa

This is the 2nd set of Razor Sharp wheels that I have bought. The 1st set finally wore out after about 10 years. I don't use them everyday but I do use them often. With a very small amount of practice, you can put a razor sharp, polished edge on any knife and many tools. These wheels work very quick. If you are just starting out with them, I suggest that you work very gently and slowly until you get accustomed to them so that you don't remove too much material from the blade. I noticed in some of the reviews there were a few complaints of the wheels wobbling. I had my 1st set on several different bench grinders and they did have a little wobble when the grinder was first turned on. But, in every case, once the grinder reached full speed the wobble disappeared.

I've been through the V-shaped sharpeners and the Flat Wet stones, I have never been satisfied. I was interested in another sharpening system that had files and clamps and took about 20-30 mins per knife. Then, I saw this system on a You Tube video. I immediately went to Amazon to look for it. I ordered these paper wheels and also another bench grinder. A Wen for $50+ because I wanted to reverse the base of the grinder so that the switch would be in the front with the proper rotation on the wheels. After spending maybe 20 minutes on removing the guards, reversing the base and installing the wheels, I was ready to sharpen. I had already picked out a "junk" knife and jumped right in. I used a Sharpie to mark the angle on the blade and did a practice run with the grinder turned off. After becoming comfortable with the movement, I went for it. It took 3 passes each side on the sharpening wheel and 2 passes on the honing wheel. Maybe 3 minutes but more like 2 minutes. I tried it on my arm hair first expecting it not to shave, but I has shocked, it shaved! A junk knife shaved the hairs on my arm after the first attempt! How impressive is that? So I tried other knives including my Benchmade Mel Pardue, The higher quality steel was even more impressively sharp. Unbelievable. So here is the back story. My wife owns Cutco knives for the kitchen. When I ordered this system, I asked if she would let me sharpen those, she respectfully declined. I was disappointed. As she was boxing up her Cutco's to send out, all but the big butcher knife would fit in the box so she left that behind. The Cutco knives are still in processing (over a week) Amazon Prime got me this system in two days and I proceeded to sharpen her Cutco butcher knife (at this point, I figured it was easier to ask forgiveness that permission). Again, 2 minutes later and the knife was like a razor. After sharpening, I demonstrated to my wife the butcher knife using what little arm hair I had left., She was impressed. After this demo, I asked my wife if she would want me to re-sharpen her Cutco's whenever that get returned to her. I know that won't be nearly as sharp as mine using this system. I got "the look" (guys you know what I'm talking about) I'm super Impressed and really pleased with the purchase. My advice after you purchase this system is to read the very simple instructions. Use only light pressure and 2 minutes is all you need. Start shaving!

Update 01 Nov, 2020 Still going strong and have not had to replace the grit on the grinding wheel. I sharpen 2-4 knives a week. I have introduced several friends to the sharpening system. I also sharpen a lot of pocket knives for friends. LOL I had reservations about this, but read all the reviews and information I could find. I received it over the holidays. I had every knife in the house razor sharp and shaving within 2 hours. It takes a few knives to get the hang of it, so find a couple of cheap ones to practice with. The edge holds well, but like any edge it is dependant on the angle and steel of the blade. Warning - When you get the hang of using this system you will be able to sharpen knives to a dangerously sharp edge. You wont want to leave them lay in a drawer unprotected. Even those cheap stainless steel pairing knives you get for next to nothing or for free can be sharpened until they are wickedly sharp. After you get the hang of it you will need less than 30 seconds to refresh a blade back to razor sharp. Maybe 1 minute for a new one. Read the directions provided with the kit and follow them. Ensure the correct wax or compound is applied to the correct wheel and don't put too much on or use too much pressure with the knife. I have sharpened 30 or more knives and the grit on the rough wheel is still it tact. It will eventually wear off and you will need to put new on. It's a simple process and the extra grit comes with the kit. Go to the web site for complete usage and instructions. Many videos are online throughout the net and yes, it's as easy as it looks. There are several bulletin boards dedicated to these wheels that will answer many of the questions you might have. Several recommendations, have a dedicated bench grinder. A cheap one will do. The 8" wheels fit on a 6" bench grinder. Your grinder needs to have removable guards for the wheels to fit. A light is a good addition also. The reason for a dedicated grinder is so you don't have to take the wheels off and on. The hub won't take a lot of installations because they are a snug fit and you will spend some time balancing them by rotating them on the hub to get the least vibration. The wheels come with a plastic reducer for the two most common shaft sizes. Do not over tighten the hub nuts. If you have ever used a stone or Lansky type sharpener you know how long it can take to get a good edge. While I can produce a good edge using one of these methods I can do it much, much quicker and consistently sharper with the paper wheel system. If you have several kitchen knives, hunting knife or pocket knife I highly recommend this system not only for the consistently sharp edges but for the time it will save you,

I really like these sharpening wheels. I tried for a long time to master sharpening and only ever really got fair at it. I'm not a knife aficionado or anything that requires perfect edges. I just like a sharp knife and don't want to spend hours trying to get it right. This is a quick and easy way to make all of your knives sharp, although doing it right does take some practice. The cardboard wheel did need balanced when I set it up, but that was easy and only took a few minutes. I thought the price was good for what it provides. I'll hang on to my other sharpeners but I seriously doubt they'll ever get used. Definitely recommend. Edit to add: I just saw the price is higher than when I purchased it. I payed $49 which is priced right.