When I first used the micro fine ceramics (esp. the "brown" stone) , I did notice a different scratch pattern on the edge, however, after lapping them, the scratch patterns appear to be much more refined and consistant although I am not looking at them under 200x. Just my 2 cents but I'm curious to see other results.

I received my micro ceramics last week. After using them on a few knives, I was pleased with the results until I lapped them last night and used them on a knife this morning. MUCH better results to say the least.
I started at the 100/200 and progressed up through the 800/100, rotating the ceramics after about 8 to 10 strokes. I used a bit of dish soap on a sponge to wipe off the stones and ceramics to clean out the debris on the each. I couldn't be more pleased with the mirror edges after lapping the ceramics.
Unrelated to this, I'm having problems with cleaning and loading diamond paste on my strops.
I cleaned them really well, smoothed them and loaded them. When I use them, I am getting residue left on the edges and them seem a little sticky or tacky. Any thoughts on this??

Makes sense to me Clay. Just noticed the removal of the ceramics from the site and wanted to ask about them. I assume there have no issues with the micro-ceramics so far? I'd like to purchase some but want to see how the other ceramics pan out before purchasing the micros. My understanding is , the micros are not made by the same manufacturer as the 1200/1600 ceramics.
Thanks for the info.
wickededge wrote:

Any news on the cermaics being in stock or shipping out? I haven't heard much if any updates about the ceramics and mine haven't shown up just yet. I see the ceramics have been taken down from the list of available stones for purchase and replaced with the micro-ceramics.

WELCOME THOMAS !! Glad you found your way here. There are a lot of friendly and knowledgable peeps here. Make yourself at home and take time to read the posts, they're full of helpfull info.
You'll enjoy the W.E. and sharpen everything in the kitchen ...at least twice!

Thanks Mark. I can't take all the credit for choosing the desired angle ... Ahem .. Clay .. .but I am really pleased with the results. The microbevel allows someone to resharpen the knife once the edge has become dull without removing too much material from the bevel, makes sense to me and prolongs the life of the edge. Just my opinion. Now I just need to get some Coorstek stones and I'll be set!

I just got this Large Sebenza and wanted to dress up the edge a bit. I progressed through all the diamond stones (200-1000) and then used Micromesh from 1500-2500. I sharpened it at 17 Deg. and then applied a 18 Deg. microbevel. After setting the bevels, I then stroped them down to 3.5u.
I think it turned out rather well and whittles hair with no problems.

Maybe this will help answer some questions about the gloves... and a few other things

justnet.org/standards/glovescpl.html

www.nij.gov/topics/technology/body-armor...liant-stab-armor.htm

BobNash wrote:

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the response along with the everyone else's. I agree the process used by the supplier is the same, however, I'm not so sure about the quality of the material. Obviously there are very visible differences in the stones with very different results by users of the current batch compared to the previous batch. (from what I have seen and read about)I have no doubt that WE will take care of the issues at hand and resolve any issues with current users, they have very reliable customer service measures in place and a great team of peeps that work hard to insure the integrity of the products.
Thanks Again and I'll just see wait to see what's in the box when it arrives!

Hey guys ! I've been away busy with life and work lately and haven't had a chance to catch up on things here in the fourm. Having come in on the tail end of this conversation and not having received my ceramics as of today, I'm surprised to read and SEE the dramatic difference of the stones from the first ceramics to this latest batch. Reading about edges being chipped, the white powder and flaking of the material concerns me. I have no doubt the concerns will be addressed and properly handled by Wicked Edge but until then, I'm not sure I want to use these stones on my knives or even attempt a "break-in" procedure.
I guess my question is, did the supplier, who made the first batch, make these stones and if so, have they changed the proccess or materials in making the second batch? Was quality control compromised by the expedited demand for the ceramics?

[quote="wickededge" post=3023]Thanks for wringing at least a little smile out of me on this topic and for the feedback. I have to take responsibility for getting the ceramics to said YT poster because I was on the phone w/ him the day his 50/80 stones were going out and was able to drop the ceramics in the same box to save on shipping. I'll check out Vimeo for posting our vids, it does seem to be much more professional.

^^ A valid point and a great opportuninty missed here ....

HMMMMMMMMMMM... I really haven't paid much attention to the order dates since I've been waiting for my ceramic stones, however, I looked back this morning and my order date is February 16th, still no stones. I received the 800/100 stones almost 3 weeks ago, which were ordered the same date.

Nice knives !! you're gonna be a busy man with the W.E.
Post pics of the final results after using your W.E. please.

jendeindustries wrote:


Awesome! Looking forward to it.

Congrats Mark !! Thanks for your input here on the forums.

I would be interested in a set of blanks and the lapping film. could be an accessory option to purchase in addition to the other stones.

I was only kidding about the invite , however I am wanting to see Tom use the Chosera and Shapton stones!

hey wait! .. where's my invite? i kinda feel left out now but i'll still be there !

June 8th, 9th & 10th are the dates. The show is being held at the Cobb Galleria Centre

www.bladeshow.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=31379&

Excel 2007 ..and I agree with the knife related topics and references. Comprehensive is the key word here