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How Do I Determine Which Angle I Should Sharpen My Knife To?
This is a question we get frequently. And honestly, there's no one size fits all answer! When deciding what angle to sharpen you blade to, so much depends on you, your blade, and how you plan to use it! Once you find your angle and sweet spot, you'll ...
What is a 70/30 Bevel?
A 70/30 bevel is most often found on Japanese kitchen knives. Knife makers create this type of bevel to aid in steering and control when cutting and will produce cleaner cuts. This is especially important when dealing with exacting techniques, such ...
How To Sharpen Specific Knives
This article has a collection of knife specific videos to help you sharpen the blades in your collection. Even if your sharpener is different than the ones in the following videos, the process and technique is the same. Sharpening a Benchmade 940 ...
How Do I Initiate a Return with Wicked Edge?
To initiate a return and receive an RMA, either contact us at support@wickededgeusa.com or fill out the form below. Please include the following information: Your first and last name The order number and products you'll be returning The reason for ...
How Do I Initiate a Warranty Claim with Wicked Edge?
All warranty requests must be sent to support@wickededgeusa.com. Please provide the following information so we can expedited the process: Your first and last name Your shipping address Where you purchased your product from (directly from Wicked ...
Popular Articles
Advantages, Disadvantages, and Progression for Creating a Mirror Edge
A mirror finish has other benefits besides just looking good. The biggest benefit can be seen in any sort of push-cutting task. The highly refined edge and polished bevel allows your blade to practically fall through whatever you're cutting. Some ...
Top Tips For Beginners, From our Forum Experts
When you’re new to sharpening with your Wicked Edge system, what are the best tips and tricks for success? We asked our forum members to let us know the most important best practices. Below are some highlights, and we highly recommend reading the ...
How to Create and Detect a Burr
The most important step for creating a Wicked Edge is to create and detect a burr. A burr (also called a wire edge) is a little ridge of metal that is pushed over the apex of the edge. The burr is your assurance that you've reached all the way to the ...
How To Find and Determine Your Angle and Sweet Spot
Finding your blade's angle and sweet spot can be the difficult part of sharpening a blade for the first time, but luckily we have some tips and tricks to make it easier for you! The angle of the blade is what degree your bevels are currently set at. ...
How to Sharpen Long, Flexible Blades on a Wicked Edge
Long, flexible blades, such as fillet knives, can be a little tricky and require some patience to get it right. Luckily, with a few tips and tricks, you'll be able to put a Wicked Edge on any of these blades. If you have a DualCam or Cam-Lock Vise, ...