Knife Sharpening with paper wheels

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A copy is available for only $9 including shipping when you purchase a set of paper sharpening wheels, see below.

Razor Sharp Edgemaking
paper wheel system for knife sharpening.
$49.95 (Suggested Retail $59.20 plus shipping)

Paper Wheels Put an Absolute Polished Razor Edge on any Knife...
And it Takes Only Minutes!
These are the best paper wheels on the market, bar none.
Trueness and balance guaranteed.

"The wheels were waiting on me when I got home today. So far I've sharpened the kitchen knives, a couple of knives for a buddy, a couple *really* dull "hunting" knives, and also a nice edge on my EDC knife. Total time for them all might have been 20-25 minutes of actual sharpening time. These things are amazing. Razor sharp edge on everything after just a few passes. Pretty sure I'll never use anything besides this for sharpening again. My wife is extremely pleased with how well they worked on her kitchen knives, and I've sharpened up every knife I have to a razor's edge. For what it's worth, it's somewhat anti-climatic when you get to the last one of 15 or so knives in under an hour's work and all you can do is look around and there's nothing else to sharpen. It's almost too easy, but all the time I can save sharpening like this puts me way ahead of the game." Rob

I have been using and selling paper wheels for over 10 years and I have never seen any with the
quality of your wheels. Give me two sets." Bob, knife store owner.

"Just a word to let you know the wheels arrived today, well packaged I might add. I have spent the
better half of the day practicing with them and I am very pleased to tell you they have exceeded all
my expectations, the edge I am achieving is nothing short of scary. I have no hair left on my left hand
from testing the sharpness of my knives." Justin F. in the UK

"I received the paper wheels and I am very happy with my purchase. Thanks for a wonderful product.
I've never had this kind of success sharpening a knife." Jack

"I played with the paper wheels and I am very happy with them. They do put a nice edge on a knife and
it was amazingly fast, there is no learning curve. Just read the directions, put them on grinder and that's it.
You can quote me on that." Bob "The Fat Chef" (never trust a skinny chef)

"Just wanted to let you know I received your product today. Real nice little kit for the money. I bought it because although I've been able to get my knives to shaving sharp with a diamond stone, the finish with it leaves a lot to be desired. So primarily, I bought the paper wheel set to polish my edges. HOWEVER, with a sharp and polished blade, boy oh boy it takes noticeably less force to shave with!! And that was only on my first try." Scott

"...by far the easiest and best knife sharpener I've found so far." Pete

"I am able to get a razor edge with the Tormek and paper wheels in a fraction of the time the Lansky took. I am very pleased with the equipment." Stu

"The kit came today. Wow, that system really works! I'll have to redefine sharp in my shop. In your advertising you may want to point out how well it works on micro tools. I was having fits with the really small ones." Dan

The Razor Sharp Edgemaking System consists of two compressed paper wheels that fit on a standard bench grinder with removable guards or on a buffer. The grinder or buffer speed should be 3000 rpm or higher. The sharpening or gritted wheel is coated with silicon carbide grit and is used to develop a burr or wire-edge. Conditioning wax (included) is applied to the gritted wheel to lubricate and cool the blade. The stropping wheel is uncoated and is used with the included jeweler's rouge to remove burrs and polish or strop the edge. Slots cut in this wheel increase the air flow to help cool the blade. The sharpening wheel will sharpen a couple hundred knives before it needs re-coating. Enough additional grit is provided with the kit to re-coat the grit wheel 10 to 12 times. Razor Sharp Edgemaking wheels are full 3/4 in. wide, trued and balanced.

Shaper Wheels are 1/4" wide plain wheels that can be shaped to fit small edges like gut hooks and knife serrations. They can then be gritted for sharpening or used with rouge for stropping. They are available in 4, 6 and 8" diameters. See Parts below to order.

Complete instructions are included in each kit. See my additional recommendations on using paper wheels HERE.

Wheels are available in 4", 6", 8" and 10" diameters. All have a 5/8 arbor hole with a 1/2 insert so you can use either size shaft. If you're using a 6" bench grinder or buffer you want the 8" Deluxe Kit 8X75X625KWB. This gives you enough clearance between the edge of the wheel and the motor to accommodate the knife and your fingers. The 8" kit is also available in a 1" width 8X1X625KWB. Email me for details. Click here for a list of other kits and prices.

The 6" Deluxe kit 6X75X625KWB works best on a belt-driven mandrel. The 10" kit comes in either 3/4" width 10X75X625KWB or 1" width 10X1X625KWB. We recommend using these kits on an 8" grinder or buffer. The 10" x 1" kit is also available with a 3/4" arbor 10X1X750KWB for those who want to use a long shaft buffing machine. Email me to order. These are special order and take a few days longer.

While the paper wheels are sold as a complete system, I recommend their use after using a Tormek wet grinder to grind the correct bevels on a knife. This takes advantage of the strong points of both systems, speeds up the sharpening, and extends the life of the abrasive paper wheel.

OUR MOST POPULAR SYSTEM, the 8" Deluxe kit 8X75X625KWB is $59.95 including shipping within the USA. ($49.95 plus $10 S&H) Ohio residents will be charged 7.5% sales tax. Add $2.50 additional shipping for Canada or Mexico. Contact me by e-mail if you are interested in the 6" or 10" kits or the 1" wide kits. These are special order and take a few days longer.

Need a second set? Order one using the button above then order additional sets with the button at the bottom of the page. Contact me by email or phone about ordering 5 or more sets.
Save $1 - Order by mail using check or money order. Click here for order form.

This photo illustrates how to hold a knife horizontally while contacting the wheel about 20 degrees from the top to achieve a 20 degree bevel. Keeping the blade horizontal, move the blade up the wheel for a smaller, sharper edge and down the wheel for a stronger edge. Note the direction of rotation. More details on use at paperinst.htm

No, I do not normally sharpen with one hand, but I had the camera in my other hand. I would normally be standing to the left in front of the grinder with the knife handle in my right hand and fingers of my left hand on the blade. Reverse for the other side. You can see why you want to a grinder or buffer 2" smaller than the wheels for hand clearance over the motor. I really like using a 6" buffer. Harbor Freight has one for $50, on sale every couple of months for $40. Slim motor and long shafts give you plenty of finger room, easily reversed, no guards or wheels to remove and throw away. Just nearly perfect.

CAUTION: Safety glasses and other protective equipment should always be worn when using any high-speed sharpening equipment.

Other paper wheel kits available, contact me for details

Model #6X75X625KWB, (6"X3/4", 5/8 hole, 1/2 bushing) $52.00
Model #8x25x50SK Sharper Wheel set, ( 4 8x1/2 wheels and a grit pack) $52.00
Model #8X1X625KWB, (8"X1", 5/8 hole, 1/2 bushing) $68.00
Model #8X125X625KWB, (8"X1 1/4", 5/8 hole, 1/2 bushing) $78.00
Model #10X1X625KWB, (10"X1", 5/8 Hole, bushing for 1/2"), $80.00

Model #10X1X75K, (10"X1", 3/4 Hole, no bushing), $80.00
Model #10x125x675KWB (10"X1 1/4", 5/8 Hole, bushing for 1/2"), $86.00
Model #10x125x75K (10"X1 1/4", 3/4 Hole, no bushing), $86.00
Shipped anywhere in the USA

Paper sharpening wheel parts and supplies

Grit 3-OZG $6.00
Wax 1-WAX $6.00
Jewelers Rouge 1-RGE $6.00
Above 3 items (complete condiment package) 3GRPK $15.00
8"x3/4" wheel, plain, gritted or slotted $21.65
8"x1" wheel, plain, gritted or slotted $24.70
8"x1 1/4" wheel, plain, gritted or slotted $26.80
10"x1" wheel, plain, gritted or slotted $30.85
10"x1 1/4" wheel, plain, gritted or slotted $37.00
1/4" x 8" shaper wheels, 1/2" bore, no bushing $14
Shaper wheel package, 4 shaper wheels and condiment package $52.00
All 8" wheels except shapers come with a 5/8" arbor hole with a removeable 1/2" bushing
Specify 5/8" or 3/4" arbor for 10" wheels.
Add $5.00 per order shipping for above parts

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SPECIAL PURPOSE PAPER WHEELS
SM-111

Polishing wheel 6x75x30mm for F. Dick SM-111 knife sharpener (with 1-RGE jewelers rouge) $34.95 + $5 shipping