Wow .... My Wife Nailed It

[ecowper]

I asked for a good Japanese knife and a good sharpening system ..... this is what she put under the Christmas Tree

[ofelles]

She's a keeper!

[Troutman]

Careful...you'll shoot your eye out !!!

Seriously though, great gift !!

[ecowper]

Or come up missing a finger or two

[tbob4]

Uh oh - that’s a hint that she wants you to be a contestant on Top Chef.

[ecowper]

I’m gonna start with not cutting fingers off

[RonB]

Great lookin' knives. I'm not 100% sure, but those knives are zirconium dioxide and are almost as hard as diamonds. Please make sure you have the correct sharpeners.

[ecowper]

1000 grit and 3000 grit stones only ..... the Edge Pro system comes with both, fortunately.

[ComfortablyNumb]

You'll really like the Edge Pro once you get over the learning curve. I suggest watching You Tube videos and getting an old carbon steel knife at a second hand shop or eBay and practicing on it. I got a set of 'Old Hickory' and I get them so sharp I don't even bother thinking about getting any others. Things to focus on, primary edge, secondary edge, and thinning the blade. I wound up getting an angle cube so I can set my edges perfectly every time.

[ecowper]

I watched a bunch of videos today. I’m going to try sharpening my cheapo slicer first

[Huskee]

Primary edge? Secondary edge? Wow, I have so much to learn. Here's what I do: knife not sharp, make knife sharper than it was, happy.

[Polarbear777]

That gift is on point. She’s a cut above.

[ecowper]

You’re pretty sharp witted ....

[Polarbear777]

Living on the edge.

[Bkhuna]

Did you get their whetstone? I think these knives are made in the traditional Japanese style; only one side is sharpened.

[ecowper]

According to the Edge Pro folks, you can sharpen Kamikoto knives with their stones.

[Bkhuna]

Sounds like your all set. Enjoy. They are beautiful.

[ecowper]

Bkhuna I just told my wife that they are so beautiful I’m scared to use them. I know all about my Wusthof knives, but this is a whole different level.

[tiewunon]

Yowza nice find under the tree.
I am still looking under the tree for something with my name on it.

[klflowers]

Very nice

[Yohawk]

Edge Pro has a couple of videos that will help shorten the learning curve. I’ve had mine for a few years and have been extremely pleased with their performance. Keep the stones clean and wet during use.
I would recommend putting blue painters paint on the blade body to prevent the slurry from scratching the surface as you move the knife back and forth along the support. I neglected to do so when sharpening my Chefs knife and it irritates me that I neglected to do so.
Congratulations on a great gift!

[ecowper]

Thanks for the tips! I was wondering how to protect the beautiful blades on these knives, now I know. :-)

[Donw]

Nice. I have the Edge Pro myself. The blue tape and a black sharpie are two essentials for using the system.

[ecowper]

Just sharpened my cheapo slicer with it ..... amazing!

[SheilaAnn]

Oh snap! 💕💕💕 🔪🔪🔪

[Panhead John]

Those just "look" badass! Great job by your wife. How long are they supposed to hold up between sharpenings?

[ecowper]

From what I’m reading, 6 months to a year of daily home kitchen use

[ecowper]

They do look badass. These are a step above for sure

[willxfmr]

That's a great gift! You are a very lucky man.