Not only that but project farm, a KZbinr that tests anything and everything did a video on fixed angle systems and the $120 work sharp fixed angle system tested at 100 on the BESS sharpener, while the $1200 work sharp tested at 90. For ten less when you’re that low you’re not really getting much for ten times the price. The difference between 90 and 100 on the BESS tester on a decent knife id wager is a day of use. That being said if I had it to spend, I’d probably still buy this because it is obviously built with quality, will give easily repeatable results and wicked edge does have a lot of good upgraded stones available up to 3000/glass and strops and ceramic. The great thing about knife sharpening is there is something for everyone.

@@Stolas1777 yeah I saw the project farm video. That dude is straight up a national treasure. And yes, if money was no object I would definitely rather have a system like this over the Worksharp style. The Worksharp style is just more tedious to set up and use. I have the Lansky version which works well and gets results but is the cheapest made and just not great to use and it's slow. I stand by what I said though about hand sharpening. Alex at Outdoors55 totally changed my outlook on using fixed angle vs free hand. You can buy a single double sided diamond stone for like $20, a strop and compound for another $20-30 and you're in business. And with diamond you don't need the water mess and it's a lot easier and more forgiving than traditional Japanese water stones. I really believe anyone can do it with a tiny bit of practice. It's not learning a complicated skill like I thought it was, at least not to get really decent results. And once you do it a few times, it's very fast. You're not pulling out contraptions and setting up. It's amazing honestly. I'm glad companies like this can have a business that succeeds but imo it's really not necessary and people just don't realize it.

there are people for whom accumulating complicated gear is the point. in every hobby. now where are my aerodynamic cycling shoelaces?

@@JackMott Dude, you need the aero shoe/calf covers. Only $999.00, Black Friday sale.

@@SchnabelMcSchnabelyassss

Fast is relative do you want a standard loop where you have to put your belt half way on, put your knife on it and then finish putting it on, or would you rather just put your belt on and then clip it after? I prefer this way myself. It's quick in the morning and it's tough can't ask for anything else. Super customizable as well

@chuckplainview4085 I see

That’s what she said