I think I observed this as well. I sharpened several Wusthof kitchen knives this week. I was able to get a much sharper edge on them, and the strops were able to make a significant improvement in the edge over the 1000 grit stones (without using ceramics).

Good to know. Thanks. I can't wait to get the ceramics. I haven't gotten to my good knives yet. I don't think I'll wait. I can always go back and improve the edge later.

I sharpened another knife now and used both the 1.0 and .5 micron strops on it. I stropped a total of about 30 minutes. I can visually (with a jewelers loupe) see a slight difference having stropped versus stopping at the 1000 grit diamonds, but I do not notice a difference in cutting edge (paper test).

I will be getting the ceramics that are standard with the Pro Pack II. I think those are the micro-fine ceramics (1.4 micron and .6 micron). I assume I should use both the 1.4 and .6 micron ceramics prior to the 1.0 and .5 micron strops?

Cutting paper and shaving arm hair is a fun test. The real test is in normal usage. I used a couple of knives I've sharpened in the last 12 hours to cut up strawberries and slice pork for lunch today. I can't express how nice it is to finally have sharp knives again.

I received my Pro Pack II this week, minus the ceramics which are still on back order. I have started by sharpening several knives to 1000 grit. I have gotten sharper edges than I have managed in the past, but nothing super impressive yet. I can just barely push cut phone book paper. Would the experts on this forum say that is about right for 1000 grit?

I broke out the 1.0 micron strops this morning for the first time. I went from 1000 grit diamond stones to 1.0 micron. I stropped for quite a while with very little noticeable improvement. Is that just too big a jump from 1000 grit diamond to 1.0 micron strops? Do I need the ceramics before I'll be able to create a polished edge?

I received my WE PP2 today and had the same issue. I called and Kyle said someone else had the same problem today (maybe that was you). He is sending out a shorter screw priority. I tried washers, but that caused the screw head to be to low. I thought about grinding the screw shorter, but instead of risking the threads am choosing to wait for the screw from Kyle.

Thanks to Kyle at WickedEdge for getting all over this little hiccup.

Sounds like they are catching up a bit on orders. Kyle is saying my PP2 should ship early next week. I can't wait. Since I don't have my WE yet, my wife thinks I have time to paint the living room this weekend.

Amazing...you got this on your 3rd knife? I hope I learn as quickly as you have once I get my WE.

Good news on your shipping notice, johpe. When did you place your order? I placed my order 2 weeks ago.

Stephen I hope you fat fingered that date and meant 3/15. I too am anxiously waiting on my order.