Jan 19, 2018 #2. Do you want … BladeForums has ZERO TOLERANCE for extremism or calls of violence. CA43178: Case Winkler Hambone 43178 (80CRV2) Case Knives. It's an alternative to a knife, or "butcher," steel. By closing this banner, scrolling this page, clicking a link or continuing to browse otherwise, you are accepting the use of cookies. Though it's the most effective, Lapping Film d The best alternative to a Buck 110 is a Buck 112. Wish I had the lite version, but the classic version is very cool too. CRKT M16 liner lock. I thought Ganzo made one but I guess I was mistaken. (More so than a competing, $20 alternative for the bit/driver that doesn't have the sharpeners.) I do like the Case folders though. Sharpens up well with 600-800-1,000 sandpaper. Either of these knives can be ordered here for roughly USD 35 including postage so I'll probably get one of them (any significant difference between those, pls?). It is excellent for putting a mirror finish on a blade. I’d prefer not to ship, but will if needed. ). The Case Mako looks alot like the Buck 110. It is excellent for putting a mirror finish on a blade. Discussion in 'Gadgets & Gear' started by rye_a, Jan 18, 2018. I'm not certain of the steel, it's called Case 'Tru-Sharp' I think it's equal to a 420HC. In the Ellenville NY era, the LB7 had a stainless blade, and the 7OT a carbon steel blade. Pelican Protective Cases are watertight. Seems to me the newer Bucks sharpen easier than the old ones. Wicked Edge 3 Micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film Aluminum Oxide is an inexpensive alternative to Diamond Lapping Film. Wicked Edge 5 Micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film Aluminum Oxide is an inexpensive alternative to Diamond Lapping Film. Has anyone found a good solution for a 3rd party hard case for a Wicked edge system? Seems easy enough to sharpen to me, and I'm far from an expert! Sep 28, 2016. So if you're looking for a more affordable case for your quad copter this is a viable option. Quality. The Case Winkler Hambone is a collaboration between W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Winkler Knives, and U.S Army veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha. Pretty similar to the 110. Wetshaving - isn't all shaving wet? Wicked Edge 5 Micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film. Also the LB7 looks nice. Read more. It is excellent for putting a mirror finish on a blade. Great knife! Wicked Edge WEHC3 Hard Rolling Carry Case with Retractable Handle… $275.00 ADD. A bit costly but man well worth the money if your on the fence about it. Man … It offers features that represent the core of our sharpening innovation. I picked up an old US made Sharade 7-ot old timer in carbon steel on ebay for 12 bucks. Wicked Edge 5/3.5 Micron Diamond and Balsa Strop Pack Wicked Edge 5/3.5 Micron Diamond and Balsa Strop Pack The Balsa Strops with the 5 and 3.5 Micron Diamond Paste are an excellent finishing and maintenance tool. If you know you like the Buck, just stick with it in a different steel. Why not just stick with the original? Wicked Edge 5 Micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film. All info I can find now is "stainless steel" - both knives. The Case Winkler Hambone is lightweight, well-balanced, and built for dependability. The WE100 Precision Sharpener is the original sharpener from Wicked Edge. The key idea is not to lift the stone from the blade. We request your assistance dealing with this as we do not want to see the site shut down due to violent threats. Wetshaving is how barbers used to get the ultrasmooth shave of legends. I have yet to actually sharpen my 110 even after repeated use. This website or its third-party tools use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. Wicked Edge 5/3.5 Micron Diamond and Balsa Strop Pack. I'm not certain of the steel, it's called Case 'Tru-Sharp' I think it's equal to a 420HC. Hey Brother, modern standard Buck 110's are made with 420 HC; as easy or easier to sharpen as compared to AUS- 8. So, after revisiting this thread and reading all the comments, is there really a good alternative to the original 110? Wicked Edge 3 Micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film. Are Buck 110s readily available in the Czech Republic? I have the 112 drop point in 5160 steel. So I declined the case. Speaking of edges – it takes an absolutely wicked one.” ... as the steel on the Buck held an edge noticeably longer than the Case’s. You must log in or register to reply here. Wicked Edge Pro-Pack III with Hard Carrying Case $1,250.00 Wicked Edge Medium 400 Grit / Fine 600 Grit Stones for Curved Blades $120.00 Wicked Edge Go … By closing this banner, scrolling this page, clicking a link or continuing to browse otherwise, you are accepting the use of cookies. The 7OT, once you find one, will prove right easy to sharpen, and will take a hair popping edge if such is your skill set. JavaScript is disabled. Daily work knife, takes a real beating. Wicked Edge WERC400600 400/600 Grit Medium - Fine Ceramic Stones … $120.00 ADD. I am trying to get more knowledgeable about steel, have a long ways to go, but I think AUS8 is better. For additional information on active products from Wicked Edge, please be sure to contact us and one of our consumer support specialists can help you to discover a terrific product from Wicked Edge! Kinda. The 420 HC is good steel and easily sharpened in the field. They make the 110 in 5160 too. It has two advantages: 1. better effectivity – the stone is sharpening all the time. Just tried alternative sharpening motion with Wicked Edge. Like a steel, it performs the vital task of realigning, or "resetting," a knife's edge, which bends this way and that when contacting a cutting surface or other hard object. They ran both a might soft in the 80s. I am trying to get more knowledgeable about steel, have a long ways to go, but I think AUS8 is better. Fit and finish on Buck knives is usually better than their imitators and Buck uses a superior heat treat designed by Paul Bos. 2 … In operation since 1998, BladeForums.com has led the industry since Day 1. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZEMV1N/?tag=bcusa-20, http://copperandclad.com/search.php?search_query=buck+110&Search=. A great value for a great knife. The price is good, it's been around 50+ years (actually as long as I have been - Est. big fan of sodbusters - I tend to stick to the jr's but a full size might suit you. The WE100 is an affordable option for someone who wants to start out simple and have the ability to add upgrades and accessories as they need them. It's a tight fit but this case is a good alternative to a Pelican or Nanuk case which run anywhere from $159 to $299. Convex edges are very easy to work with in the Wicked Edge. Use a diamond stone. The stones (200/600 grit included with the kit) slide over the guide rods, and the blade mounts vertically with the edge up – like the other Wicked Edge systems. 39. Wicked Edge 5 Micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film Aluminum Oxide is an inexpensive alternative to Diamond Lapping Film. I’m looking for $1000 cash local (Phoenix area) or $1060 shipped, or a case of SK Standard+ plus $500 (local) or $560 (shipped). Find your waterproof cases for cameras, guns, and other equipment. But it suits my needs as a carry case for my Wicked Edge sharpening system ---- $80 less than their case and a little bigger too. I have two Buck 110’s one from a trade and the other gifted to me by. Shaving is 50+ days of a woman's life and 85+ for a man's. I picked up a couple of cases one from Sam's Club and one from Harbor Freight. FuelBoat. Maybe those would suit? I just make a couple passes on a “sharpening” steel, which just aligns the edge or I strop it a bit. Free. *SOLD! The Case Mako looks alot like the Buck 110. Any tips, please? Brand new, unopened case of Lapua Center-X .22LR. Free. 1963) , and it's one of my favorites! 2. more consistent pressure – you eliminate critical moments with classic sweeping motion when the stone is starting touching the blade. Please see this thread here in Tech Support: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-has-a-zero-tolerance-policy-towards-threats-of-violence-extremism-be-warned.1769537/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. * Got this in trade recently, but could use the funds. Your Wicked Edge Precision Sharpener is sure to be a valuable addition to your sharpening tool kit. Best I recall 440C on the former and 1095 on the latter. Wicked Edge Precision Knife Sharpener | The Wicked Edge is a precision engineered, angle guided knife sharpener Frankly, I was suffering from a bit of sticker shock. With the … The products from Wicked Edge that are posted on this page are presently discontinued models and are now not available for purchase. Because it employs steel and ceramic wheels to do the work on a knife's edge, it can grind a bit of steel off the blade. Same great performance smaller package. These items are the most highly recommended for creating a mirror-edge on your knives. To maintain the edge on a knife that already has a convex edge, all you really need to do is to use a marker and find out what the final edge angle is. I prefer carbon steels so 5160 is perfect for me. It only weighs a little over 3 ounces. I had a wicked tooth bar on my smaller tractor , worked ok but wore funny. Tormek, Edge Pro, Lansky, Spyderco Sharpsmaker even the WE100 and WE Pro just to name a few. Having purchased the Wicked Edge Pro-Pack II set direct from Wicked Edge in 2013, I was reluctant to spend an additional $150 (as it was then priced when purchased with the Pro-Pack II) for the case at the time of purchase. This hard case is roomy. So, my favorite of all the systems is the Wicked Edge WE 130 with diamond lapping film. Sharpens as easily as my Rat 2. Copper and Clad also has aluminum 110s, good looking knife half the weight. I do like the Case folders though. And what better way to protect a valuable tool than a quality case to transport and store it in? It will assuredly rust and tarnish. You pass the stones over the edge one at a time, maintaining an even bevel and steady progress on the edge, before switching over to the finer grit side of the stones. Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019. It is excellent for putting a mirror finish on a blade. I know they make one of their own, but I have a problem with paying $200+ for a generic case with WE branding. The Wicked Edge is a precision engineered, manual sharpening machine. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Budget alternative to like a Pelican. Wicked Edge Hard Carrying Case. It is a hard shell, foam lined case that has "pluck and pull" foam layers. Check out this site, they have many versions of Buck 110 knives. The secret isn't more blades and more canned goo but a single wicked edge. The 7OT looks very nice, thank you for pointing me in that direction (I know that the Old timers exist but I thought that they are all in the style of the Buzzsaw Trapper I've been looking into some time ago). so a bit of bias there. Hey, check out the Buck 110 LT is only about $32 including shipping from Amazon. Now let's look at the case itself. This website or its third-party tools use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. I needed something for digging a shallow pond and moving hug grown in dirt mount left over from house built. Isn't the Mako the same size as the 112, and the Sharktooth the 110 size? Buck 110's can be had with carbon steel and even drop points instead of clips. All Case Knives; Case Knives Gift Set; ... Wicked Edge 9 Micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping Film Aluminum Oxide is an inexpensive alternative to Diamond Lapping Film. You won't have any problem. The sharpening rods are a little on the short side, meaning it readily handles something like a Swiss Army Knife and folders with up to about a 3.5" blade; with the angle 'guides' a bonus for the less experienced. I'm thinking no, the alternatives seem to be knockoffs with +/-similar steel. This progression will provide low-stroke counts, and reduce time to create a mirror-edge. You can maintain a convex edge already on the knife and you can also create your own convex edge. This progression is heavy in Lapping Films, which are extremely effective for polishing an edge. It is much easier to sharpen and will get a nice patina (but can rust so it needs some care). Edgeholding is not aces, but while it lasts it can be astonishingly sharp. I'll also mention the Buck 110 or the slightly smaller 112 in 5160. Hi, I'm looking for a Buck 110 design, but with easier sharpening (I like AUS8, for example, from my RAT1) and with wooden-style micarta (less maintenance). Case Knives .