Reddit reviews Edge Pro Apex 4 Knife Sharpening System

Edge Pro Apex 4 with everything you need to get a polished edge is $255.

Edge Pro Apex 4 Knife Sharpening System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFFY8JI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f7reAb68DQTKG

Looks like an Edge Pro Apex to me.

I got this one some years ago to keep my really nice shun chef knife sharp.

Edge Pro Apex 4 Knife Sharpening System

Works well on most non-serrated, forged knives -- I use cheap parring knives at the table. You can easily put a factory edge back without the skill required to use standalone sharpening stones.

Reminds me everything is overdue for a sharpening...

Yeah. Edge pro is the expensive one, you can get any angle you want, and the much cheaper lansky version has set guide holes for the rods.

Yeah, my crocks sticks work and your sharpmakers better. I just wanna try something different.

How much cooking do you do? Do you prefer Japanese or Western knives?

The best bang for your buck is the Victorinox Fibrox knives. America's test kitchen rates them as highly/higher than most $100-200 knives.

If money is no option, I prefer the Misono UX10 series.

There are lots of big brands and differing opinions on what knives to get. I have owned Global, Shun, Misonono, Victorinox, and MAC knives. They all have their positives and negatives. It comes down to what you like and what you are willing to spend.

In terms of what knives you need, a good Chef's knife, a pairing knife and a bread knife is all you need for 90% of daily cutting tasks. If you are just starting out I would get the Victorinox Fibronox series. If you decide you like knives and want something that gets ultra sharp, I would be more than willing to share what my personal preferences are.

The other thing I would invest in is a sharpening system. I prefer DMT diamond plates. They stay flat and will cut through any blade material. Plus they are really fast. Some people love the edge pro system. I haven't used it, but I like the feedback stones give you over other systems. Stay away from cheap automatic grinders, they don't get blades nearly as sharp.

There is a deep rabbit hole when it comes to chef knives and sharpening, in the end it comes down to what you love to use. Search locally and see if there is a chef supply or knife store you can go to see what you like the feel of.

I love mine, but over on the knife forums I have seen them talking about these brand of sharpeners
https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Pro-Apex-Sharpening-System/dp/B00BFFY8JI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484749341&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Edge+Pro&psc=1