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The two tables listed below compare the Wicked Edge with two of the most popular angle guided sharpeners on the market. The Lanksy is representative of most of the clamp type sharpeners available including the Gatco, the Smiths, several others. The Edge Pro is a good machine and similar to another sharpener available from Australia called the EZE Sharp.
 

Knife Sharpener Comparison Chart - Wicked Edge and Edge Pro

Features

Wicked Edge
Precision Sharpener

Edge Pro
Apex & Pro Kits 1 to 3

  • Powerful vise that eliminates knife slippage

YES

hand held

  • Easy two-handed sharpening capability that dramatically reduces sharpening time

YES

NO

  • Alignment tools for mounting your knives in the vise in exactly the same location every time which makes for extremely quick touch-ups

YES

NO

  • Two-sided sharpening handles for efficient work flow

YES

NO

  • Brace to prevent flexible knives from bending during sharpening

YES

NO

  • Eight extra-large (¾-inch X 5.5-inch) sharpening stones that make it simple to keep them flat against the edge of a blade

YES

up to 5 water stones depending on model

  • Optional Ultra Coarse/Extra Coarse (50 & 80 grit) diamond stones
    (2 each)

YES

(1) 120 grit coarse water stone

  • Optional Extra Fine / Ultra Fine (800 & 1000 grit) diamond stones
    (2 each)

YES

(1) 1200 grit ceramic hone
(rod)

  • Optional leather strops with stropping compound

YES

3000 & 7000 grit Mylar polish tape

  • Sharpens scissors

Available Soon

Available with the Pro 3 Kit

  • Price (depending on selected options or accessories)

$250 to $470

$150.00 to
$500.00

 

Knife Sharpener Comparison Chart - Wicked Edge and Lansky 

Features

Wicked Edge

Lansky

  • Powerful vise that eliminates knife slippage

no

  • Easy two-handed sharpening capability that dramatically reduces sharpening time

no

  • Alignment tools for mounting your knives in the vise in exactly the same location every time which makes for extremely quick touch-ups

no

  • Continuously variable angle adjustability for precise angle control

no

  • Two-sided sharpening handles for efficient work flow

no

  • Brace to prevent flexible knives from bending during sharpening

no

  • Eight extra-large (¾-inch X 5.5-inch) sharpening stones that make it simple to keep them flat against the edge of a blade

4
(1/2” X 4”)

  • Hand-held unit

no

 
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