Edge Pro Apex Model 4 Knife Sharpening Kit
Specifications
- Brand:Edge Pro
- Length:12.00"
- Width:3.50"
- Material:Stone
- Type:Kit
- Model:Model 4
- Country of Origin:USA
- Product Type:Sharpener
The Apex Model Edge Pro knife sharpening kit provides you with everything needed for a quick, consistent and super sharp edge. It features a patented knife guide system that will sharpen any size or shape blade (up to 3.5" wide), including serrated knives. Simple system determines the best angle; knives can be sharpened at exactly the same angle every time, making re-sharpening super fast. Adjustable sharpening angles, from 10, 15, 18, 21, and 24 degrees.
Custom formulated water stones free you from messy, gummed-up oil stones. Long lasting and inexpensive to replace. They are also easy to switch out with a simple twist of the knob. These stones remove far less metal than electric sharpeners or grinders, which eliminates wavy edges and adds to the life and performance of your knives. Removes nicks and dings without distorting the knife edge. The process creates no heat, so it will not damage the temper of your knives.
The Apex systems sets up in seconds on any smooth surface, no power required! Comes with convenient carrying case, so it can go where you go. Requires no maintenance other than routine cleaning. Manufactured from the highest quality materials in Hood River, Oregon, US.
Apex Model Edge Pro Sharpening System:
Customer Reviews
As far as the various small clamp-based systems like Lansky, you can pretty much achieve the same results with the right stones as with the Edge Pro, but the latter is more refined and allows more options for angles--you can pretty much set whatever angle you want whereas the clamps usually have 3-4 slots. Biggest drawback of clamp systems like Lansky is that you can get uneven edge grinds if the blade isn't clamped in with perfect symmetry. Its easy to over tighten and cause the blade to move out of alignment with the horizontal and applying too much pressure while sharpening can also shift the blade in the clamp. Also, as stones wear down, moving from one to the next can produce variations as you really are limited in setting the angles outside of the slot. Uneven grinds are common over time if you aren't careful. But with that being said, you're not really doing anything with the edge pro you can't with the Lansky.
The EdgePro offers longer and wider stones, which means less passes. Quality of stones is similar to other systems I have used. You also have to slow down with the EdgePro so you are more careful with the strokes. Overall, the EdgePro produces better results in terms of fine details but the Lansky is more easy and efficient to work with and sharpening takes less time. The more time you put into the EdePro, the better the results. If you just want to do touch-ups on the fly, the Edge Pro system probably isn't worth it. Also, a novice to sharpening might get a bit frustrated with the setup. Everyone else would likely benefit from adding this to their routine. You can fine-tune your sharpening in ways you cant with a clamp system.
I knocked off a point as IMO it is a bit over-priced for what you are getting in terms of materials--IMO, of course. Everything is built fine but its basically just a plastic stand with a couple of metal rods and clamps and a few stones. But the market pretty much dictates the price so thats kind of moot. Overall, a very nice product but a bit pricey.
The Apex Model Edge Pro knife sharpening kit provides you with everything needed for a quick, consistent and super sharp edge. It features a patented knife guide system that will sharpen any size or shape blade (up to 3.5" wide), including serrated knives. Simple system determines the best angle; knives can be sharpened at exactly the same angle every time, making re-sharpening super fast. Adjustable sharpening angles, from 10, 15, 18, 21, and 24 degrees.
Custom formulated water stones free you from messy, gummed-up oil stones. Long lasting and inexpensive to replace. They are also easy to switch out with a simple twist of the knob. These stones remove far less metal than electric sharpeners or grinders, which eliminates wavy edges and adds to the life and performance of your knives. Removes nicks and dings without distorting the knife edge. The process creates no heat, so it will not damage the temper of your knives.
The Apex systems sets up in seconds on any smooth surface, no power required! Comes with convenient carrying case, so it can go where you go. Requires no maintenance other than routine cleaning. Manufactured from the highest quality materials in Hood River, Oregon, US.
Apex Model Edge Pro Sharpening System:
Specifications
- Brand:Edge Pro
- Length:12.00"
- Width:3.50"
- Material:Stone
- Type:Kit
- Model:Model 4
- Country of Origin:USA
- Product Type:Sharpener
As far as the various small clamp-based systems like Lansky, you can pretty much achieve the same results with the right stones as with the Edge Pro, but the latter is more refined and allows more options for angles--you can pretty much set whatever angle you want whereas the clamps usually have 3-4 slots. Biggest drawback of clamp systems like Lansky is that you can get uneven edge grinds if the blade isn't clamped in with perfect symmetry. Its easy to over tighten and cause the blade to move out of alignment with the horizontal and applying too much pressure while sharpening can also shift the blade in the clamp. Also, as stones wear down, moving from one to the next can produce variations as you really are limited in setting the angles outside of the slot. Uneven grinds are common over time if you aren't careful. But with that being said, you're not really doing anything with the edge pro you can't with the Lansky.
The EdgePro offers longer and wider stones, which means less passes. Quality of stones is similar to other systems I have used. You also have to slow down with the EdgePro so you are more careful with the strokes. Overall, the EdgePro produces better results in terms of fine details but the Lansky is more easy and efficient to work with and sharpening takes less time. The more time you put into the EdePro, the better the results. If you just want to do touch-ups on the fly, the Edge Pro system probably isn't worth it. Also, a novice to sharpening might get a bit frustrated with the setup. Everyone else would likely benefit from adding this to their routine. You can fine-tune your sharpening in ways you cant with a clamp system.
I knocked off a point as IMO it is a bit over-priced for what you are getting in terms of materials--IMO, of course. Everything is built fine but its basically just a plastic stand with a couple of metal rods and clamps and a few stones. But the market pretty much dictates the price so thats kind of moot. Overall, a very nice product but a bit pricey.