Will this sharpen my benchmade folders with 3 in blades? Lots of talk about sharpening clearence! Is this the updated clamp having these issues?
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I have sharpened my Leatherman and both blades on my Victorinox Swiss Army knife at 25 Degrees with the standard jaws. Those are pretty small blades. I hope that helps. Check out Dean O on YouTube. He has a bunch of really good videos on how to use the KME.
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It should sharpen it without any issue. I have sharpened several pocket knives, 3" and up. Also, a few 10" kitchen knives.
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You should have plenty of room the system was designed to be used at the smallest angle and still have room left, but the thumb stud is a possible obstacle on some knives.
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To answer your question, yes the KME will easily sharpen your benchmade. The updated clamp works very well for all but the smallest knives. For the really little ones, KME has another set of clamps that you can purchase. Check out tei website.
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I have sharpened some fairly small blades. KME sells a set of jaws for pen knives. I've yet to get one, but it's on my list.
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It will not work with small blade folders. The clamp is to big. Best to use a LANSKY system for folders, but the KME is perfect for mid to large size fixed blade knives.
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I have not had any problems with either. It does make a louder noise when sharpening but that is to be expected. I have used this a few time and have been happy with the results.
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Yes, I have sharpened a 3-1/2 inch bladed knife on mine and it worked great. The one issue I can see is that if the knife is too small then you run the risk of scrapping your hand on the stone.
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I sharpen my lathe tools. I hand sharpen my pocket knife on this but have not bought the holder to do it. I use if I remember correctly the 3000 grit belt for what I do
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Push the end of the clamp in that little hole and attach it to a table. But I have never used it that way. There are rubber pads underneath it so you can just hold it on a counter, or table, and use it that way. Just put your hand on the top as you're sharpening and it won't move.
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Hi - yes unlike the Edge Pro this sharpener does have a clamp which holds the knife in place. The stone holder in the picture is resting on the clamp.
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IIRC, out of the box the blade was good and sharp.If you sharpen your own, you'll *love* the way this thing takes an edge. My Zetsurin is just about the sharpest thing I own. After a bit of work ;)
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I haven't used mine enough to warrant changing the blade. I really don't have an answer to your question. Sorry.
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The knife came reasonably sharp but I always work mine once I get a new knife. I only had to take this to my strop to make it scary sharp. I have an old leather belt that I rub a polishing compound stick across and then I strop my knives on that to finish them. Some knives I get I have to put them on a stone as they are poor edge. Not this one. The sheath seems to hold this blade in place very well. I have had to work the back of the blade with a file in order to get it to work with a fire steel. These are stamped knives but they are a quality knife. i bought 2. 1 for me and 1 for my wife. I will buy these knives again if i need to replace my carbon steel knife. The knife came reasonably sharp but I always work mine once I get a new knife. I only had to take this to my strop to make it scary sharp. I have an old leather belt that I rub a polishing compound stick across and then I strop my knives on that to finish them. Some knives I get I have to put them on a stone as they are poor edge. Not this one. The sheath seems to hold this blade in place very well. I have had to work the back of the blade with a file in order to get it to work with a fire steel. These are stamped knives but they are a quality knife. i bought 2. 1 for me and 1 for my wife.... » Read More The knife came reasonably sharp but I always work mine once I get a new knife. I only had to take this to my strop to make it scary sharp. I have an old leather belt that I rub a polishing compound stick across and then I strop my knives on that to finish them. Some knives I get I have to put them on a stone as they are poor edge. Not this one. The sheath seems to hold this blade in place very well. I have had to work the back of the blade with a file in order to get it to work with a fire steel. These are stamped knives but they are a quality knife. i bought 2. 1 for me and 1 for my wife. I will buy these knives again if i need to replace my carbon steel knife. « Show Less
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I haven't found a knife that it doesn't sharpen. I actually have had knifes made for me that I sharpen on mine.Besides that you have 30 days to return it if it doesn't work the way you want it! STEW
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Haven't noticed it with my 2 Cold Steel Master Hunters. However they haven't seen a lot of use compared to some outdoorsmen. Don't see how the sheath would dull the knife? I had seen one review with the post saying it dulled his knife?
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This one comes with a clamp for the edge of something, like a desk. I don't like that clamping function, and I simply instal the pencil and hold down on the top as I turn the crank.. I do like the feature that grasps the pencil and pulls it in. I would like the adjustment for sharpness, to be able to deliver an even finer point.. If I need it sharper, I use a small flat sheet of 120 or 200 grit sandpaper. That's seldom though. I like this pencil sharpener.. I was looking for an old fashioned sharpener with two blades, but never did find one.
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I have cut through 4" square tubing 3/8 thick with no problem. Make sure the clamp is on good and tight - any slipping and it does a number on the blade. I have bought a new blade after hundreds of cuts but have yet to put it on. Great saw
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I have used the Trizor 15 on serrated knives. Like you, I couldn't tell much difference. However, I think it sharpens only the tips of the blade. Also, it seems that if one were to sharpen a blade over a long period of time, the serrations would eventually wear away. Only a few of my knives are serrated so it's not a big deal to me. I don't have any tips to offer but I hope you still have use for the device.
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I don't have any secret but I was mindful about how the round steel clamp lined up inside the base of the sharpener. Also had to re-adjust the alignment of the bottom clamp where it makes contact with my desk. It seems like a weaker design element but works fine for us so far. Still love the whole package; sharpening pencils has never been so rewarding!
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...not sure if it is "normal", but the same thing happened to me. I just ignore it.....what other choice do you have? If you want the blade sharpened as far as the handle, there doesn't seem to be any other way. Holding the blade level as you draw it through the slot seemed to ameliorate that problem somewhat. I do like the product. I don't see any other way to get the blade sharpened as far as the handle.
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Enid, I recently bought mine a few months ago, so I'm no help. But maybe a Williams and Sonoma or a Sur La Tab can help. They sharpen knives so maybe....! Or you could try to contact the place where you bought it. Hope you find the answer you're looking for. When you do I would love to hear it!! Lori