I have an older custom Ultratech that saw a some use before I got my paws on it. The blade edge is in good shape and should sharpen nicely; it's just a bit dull.
While I trust myself to sharpen most of my knives, I lack such confidence with this one. I'd rather have someone with real talent give it a hair-splitting edge before I put it up for display in my office. Are there any awesome sharpeners out there who accept autos?
Thanks for the info!
- T.S.
In my opinion, if it's a custom resharpening will only decrease it's value.
Think that's already happened with the use that dulled the blade. Pretty difficult to only show wear on the hardest part of the knife...Originally Posted by fastr19
What's the model Tman? And why do I feel it's a DE UT...?
If you're not the lead dog, the view's always the same...
Lol @ gzb -- You would be wrong sir! because... well, I already made that mistake... a decade ago! (Yeah, so just half-wrong, lol). O/T BS: It was my second or third MT, but also my first 800 attempts at sharpening via any way that seemed partially logical. That thing wouldn't cut a fart after I got done with it. Photo of the poor D/E (taken 8-9 years ago):
Half-*ssed Excuse Time: I was in my very-early-20's and was convinced I knew absolutely everything about everything without having to read anything (of course). Anyway, a local friend of mine saw this, freaked, and corrected my sharpening habits in short order; but it was Paul of Burn Knives who graciously took the time a few years later to educate me on the principles of heat treating and how I actually wrecked the D/E.
These days, I can put an arm-hair-mowing edge on a knife with some time and a few stones -- but as far as a good-looking edge with an even width and consistent angle, that's a whole 'nother story. Not to mention my shaky hands end up leaving marks on the blade no matter what. As for the knife in need of sharpening: it's a simple job as it's just a T/E. And yes, I know I should learn for myself but... seriously, look at that photo above and ask yourself: "If I was that guy, would it make sense for me to pay someone else?" Lol, and there's your answer.
- TS
That's why I love my edge pro apex. Takes the guess work out of sharpening. I may get a wicked edge instead though as I really like the fact that it holds the blade for you.
I bought the wicked edge, it is awesome. The only flaw I can find with it is, you have to off set the adjustible sides angle depending on how thick the blade stock is that you are sharpening.
This is a big draw back of these "set it and forget it" sharpeners. They all claim to have set degrees to re profile but they leave out some key information. If you set the angle on the wicked and or the apex to say 40 degrees inclusive and you sharpen 2 knives. One has a 1" wide blade and the other a 3" wide blade the angles will be different on both knives. They dont take into account for the width of the blade changing the angle in which the stones contact the knife being sharpened. I would just keep an use my apex but I really like the fact that the wicked edge clamps the knife. Im thinking thought that I may try to retrofit a clamp type device to my apex.
I totaly agree! A huge plus with the Wicked is that you can sharpen both sides of the blade without having to remove the blade from the clamp.
I always blacken the edge with a Magic Marker first before sharpening with an Edge Pro or the like.
Then see what a few swipes do as far as removing that black evenly and the same width as the original edge.
Adjust accordingly, and it's ready to go. Gets it razor sharp with the least metal removal and effort.
This method works well with Alpine skis to perfectly match the edge bevels, where they're sometimes measured in tenths of degrees...
If you're not the lead dog, the view's always the same...
Still looking
mrtman - are you still looking for someone to sharpen this for you? I can probably help you out if so. I'd use a Wicked Edge - you can see some of the blades I've sharpened on it here
That is great! PM inbound.
P.S. I must admit the other posters are correct -- I really should pick up a Wicked Edge or Edge Pro sometime. Both systems look great; although, from my research, the Wicked Edge seems to be the better buy. It's just tough to justify the expense since out of the nicer knives I have, only one sees any real use; (which happens to be the one I'm looking to have sharpened). As for my cheaper/user knives, when they get dull, it's just an excuse to swap them out with something different!
i bought a spyderco triangle sharpmaker and im happy with it, easy for anyone to get a sharp blade and wont break the knife fund bank. use it on my troodon, infidel, bm 5000, bm 581, spyderco delica 4 all razor sharp and professional looking edge.
Reese Weiland will make her razor sharp for you RWPHIL13@VERIZON.NET.....
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