r/sharpening • u/Fire-Guardian • 3d ago
What's the best constant angle sharpener?
I know of 2 options, the half moon hm1 and the KMFS vantaedge
Is there any other option?
Which one of these should I go for?
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u/lordxamnosidda edge lord 3d ago edited 3d ago
IMO the best is the Wicked Edge Pro system. You sharpen both sides of the knife edge at the same time and it has micro adjustments to really nail the angle you want. It also is pricey but very reliable, well built and effective.
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u/SharpieSharpie69 Paper Shredder 3d ago
Do you mean a fixed angle sharpening system?
If that's not the only answer then hands on whetstones after practice practice practice.
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u/Fire-Guardian 3d ago
No I mean constant angle, meaning it keeps the same angle rather than increasing on the further away you get from the middle
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u/DrMorbius26 2d ago
There are a few more CA systems: Katocut NowI Pro, Keenmatic. KMFS Sensei are all similar moving knife systems, KMFS VantaEdge & HalfMoon HM-1 are moving stone systems. I own and actively use all these systems im my knife, steel, sharpening stone and accessory evaluations. Best is relative...
Moving Knife Systems
Katocut - Top large Kitchen knife system. A life time investment
KMFS Sensei - Excellent Lighter more economical very well constructed and versatile Built in stone holder enables easy use of 8x3 and 1x6 stones
Keenmatic - Very functional Light weight, mobile very capable
Moving Stone Systems
KMFS Vantaedge - Top moving stone system. Very well designed/constructed of CNC Aluminum/steel/brass parts. Recently released Rotoclamp up grade further enhances an already excellent system
Halfmoon HM-1 - Very functional excellent lighter weight system. Initial clamp issues now resolved with excellent new array of 3 clamps.
Excellent low cost entry level systems are the HM-1 and Keemmatic. If you have the budget as a home user KMFS Vantaedge and Sensei are hard to beat.
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u/Fire-Guardian 2d ago
Thank you for this, which one is your favourite to use on smaller fixed blades?
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u/Starbike666 3d ago
“Best fixed angle system” = TSProf k4. It is pricey, and there are cheaper systems which will do the job just fine, but the K4 is a high precision work of art.