Razor Sharp Edgemaking System8 Inch Deluxe Blade Sharpening Kit, For 6 Inch Bench Grinder, Made In The Usa

I have hundreds of $'s in sharpeners. I've been sharpening knives since I was a Boy Scout - 60+ years ago. Bought this 2 years ago - wished I had had it all my life - would have saved hours (maybe days) of my life sharpening knives.But having said that I have changed the way I do things with these wheels. As another has said I bought the Harbor Freight grinder ($65) to mount this on - mistake, I should have bought the higher priced on with the longer shanks. With the shorter shanks, I have to be careful on long kitchen knives so that I don't hit my hand on the other wheel as I sweep across the first wheel. The longer shank will give you plenty of room between the wheels so you don't run into this issue. Just a suggestion.Next, I only use the "polishing" wheel of this set. I found the "grit" wheel cut too much at one time (unless a badly messed up blade). I bought a solid leather "strap" wheel for the 2nd wheel in my setup. So I pull my knife across the polishing wheel each way for 3 times on knives that are dull but have the angle correct (read my wife's kitchen knives that need touching up). Then I pull the knife 3 times across the strap wheel the same way and angle. Viola! Razor sharp knife!!!Most important - When I started I got out my high school protractor and marked (magic marker) on the grinder 15, 20, 25 degree marks. This way I know where to place the knife on the wheel based upon what angle the knife edge is. These marks are the KEY to sharpening a knife. If you don't know where to put the knife on the wheel to get the right angle, you are going to screw up the knife and never get one sharp - well you might get one sharp, but it will be at a different angle and therefore not as effective. Know the angle of the knife you are sharpening and use the marks to tell you where to place the blade on the wheel. I use the white compound on the polishing wheel. and green or black on the strap. I occasionally add diamond paste on each - courser on the polishing wheel and finer on the strap.Oh, and I do occasionally use the grit wheel - when I have a blade that needs repair and a new angle put on it. But in reality, this is only occasionally if you are sharpening as needed and don't let one get in that bad a shape.

Exact replacement for 25 year old system. Instruction sheet better than original documentation. Total time to get system back in operation-15 minutes - including hunting up my wrenches.

If you can maintain a consistent angle, it sharpens very fast. The wheels are a bit too close together. I got bit by the grinding wheel while using the other wheel.

Update 01 Nov, 2020Still 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. LOLI 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,