The WE120 Precision Sharpener is one of the more versatile sharpeners. Designed to accommodate anyone who has a wide assortment of knife styles. This sharpener offers a wide angle range of 13-35 degrees per side, the ability to sharpen asymmetrical grinds, micro-angle adjustments in less than 1 degree increments and the ability to clamp blades that are up to 1/4" thick. Providing greater angle control and a wider range of angle options than the WE50 and WE100 models, it can clamp a large assortment of knife grinds and blade thicknesses. The WE120 Precision Sharpener can be mounted to a home workstation or mounted to any of the bases we offer.
WE120 Features:
Made in the USA
Sharpens a wide assortment of knives
Wide angle range for added versatility
Fine angle adjustment and control
Ability to adjust angles independently for asymmetrical grinds
Includes Coarse 100 Grit / Medium Coarse 200 Grit Diamond Stones Pack
Includes Medium Fine 400 Grit / Fine 600 Grit Diamond Stones Pack
Vise is operated with an included Allen Key
Parts are fully modular, making them interchangeable with upgrades for more advanced sharpening capabilities
The WE120 is compatible with the following items:
All Wicked Edge sharpening stones and strops
Hardware Upgrade Kits (for more detailed information about the compatibility with Upgrade Kits, use the Upgrade Selection Guide
Low Angle Adapter
Scissor Attachment
Chisel Attachment
Advanced Alignment Guide
Safety Shields
10" and 12" Guide Rods
Standard Model WE120 is compatible with Granite and Aluminium Bases
Hard Carrying Case
Hard Carrying Case with Wheels and Retractable Handle
Vise Key
Depth Key
The WE120 is not compatible with the following items:
Generation 3 Jaws for 1/4" Blades Note: Upgrade to jaws is not needed. The WE120 is built to accommodate 1/4"
WE120 Details:
Can sharpen blades up to 15" long
Can clamp blades up to 1/4” thick with included vise screws (longer screws may be used to enable clamping of even thicker blades)
Angle Range: 13-35 degrees per side (26-70 degrees inclusive)
Main angle adjustment in 1 degree increments, and micro-angle adjustment in 0.05 degree increments
Sharpener's angle markings are calibrated for knife's edge at 5/8" over top of vise
Minimum knife height for stones to clear vise at lowest angle is 5/8" over top of vise. Low Angle Adapter (sold separately) required to reach low angles on smaller knives