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As anyone knows who has shopped these paper wheel sharpening systems. Charlies Wheels are less expensive and generally a better value. Consistent with my modest expectations, Charlies Wheels function as advertised, but my particular oxide-impregnated wheel, although uniformly coated, is not uniformly round. That results in a high frequency, low amplitude bouncing of the blade during the grinding process and also heavily works the high portion of the wheel while leaving the lower portion nearly untouched. I am hoping that the grinding wheel can be trued up by spinning it against a stationary flat file during the reconditioning process. The slotted buffing wheel, on the other hand, is acceptably symmetric and polishes consistently around the whole circumference. As others have experienced and commented, it takes considerable experimentation, practice and patience to get a truly razor-sharp edge with these wheel systems. Although a flatter angle (15 degrees or less) will produce a sharper edge quicker, that edge will also be less durable. I'm still trying to get a super sharp yet durable edge on my quality hunting knives - but that's my problem, not necessarily a limitation of Charlies Wheels.Read full review
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i bought a new buffer motor , installed the paper wheels on it . they fit nice and tight on the shaft. then i see that the wheels are at least 1/4 inch out of round. the center holes are not in the center. even turning the wheels by hand it looks like they are egg shaped. so i calmly took the wheels off and threw them in the trash. i look at it that it is one more item on the market that the buyer gets screwed. so i guess i will use the buffer as a buffer and go back to sharpening my knifes the old fashion way. this product is garbage.
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Honestly, it's worth it just for the buffer - I can re-sharpen every knife in the house in 15 minutes, but it's a pita to constantly replenish the grit on the grinder wheel if a knife needs more than buffing. I just went back to the fine wheel that came with the grinder, and all is well. It's handy to have that wheel on for other tasks also.
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I have been wanting one of these sharpeners for quite some time. I could always sharpen a knife to where it could shave but I wanted the hairs to jumpoff my arm. Now I have the tool to get them that sharp. Signed: Hairless Arms
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For someone who want a sharp knife, this is the only way to go. It does not take long to master the task. I have been using paper wheels for years. You will get many years of service from the paper wheels. Great Product
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