LR5 Professional 2 Sets of Angle Guides, Every Degree from 10 to 44 Degrees for Both Ends of Sharpening Stone, Large Size

Does what it says on the tin

These do the job very well... giving you accurate angles to build up muscle memory. The lose one star because you probably don't need ALL of these angles - this could have been a smaller, more compact little kit. But if that's not a problem for you - then I'll give it 5 stars.

The pieces are very well made. Very accurate and tidy mouldings. I’m impressed with the quality of manufacturing AND by the design. The materials used are, clearly, well chosen. Hard and shiny with low friction where it’s needed and grippy non slip where that’s appropriate. Lovely. The SETS (because you do indeed receive TWO sets) are BETTER than the listing seems to suggest. EACH SET contains FIVE different angle wedges (and I mean angle wedges as I’m not referring to the adapter thing which permits two wedges to be combined) rather than the four shown in the pic. With these five wedges one can obtain ALL the angles stated. GREAT! The only criticism I could have made would be of the listing which I think undersells the product.

Keep into account that the knife blade has some angle (the spine is thicker than the part of blade where cutting edge starts). If this angle is neglected the cutting angle obtained is bigger than indicated by guide. Use 1 degree correction/rubber supplied. Take time: measure your knife specific angle (it differs from knife to knife).

It’s undeniable that the angle accuracy is one of the key factors in successful free hand sharpening and maintenance of knives. Regardless of someone’s experience, the Wedgek LR5 is a fantastic tool and addition to one’s sharpening kit. In the hands of an expert, it will confirm that their muscle memory is top notch (maybe...), but for a beginner, it is absolutely essential. That being said, it's very rare, but some products exceed the buyer’s expectations, and this one is one of them. Its beauty lies in its simple concept, but the execution is excellent, and the design details make it outstanding. Especially the anti-slip rubber feet allow for adjustments of +/- 1°, adding even more flexibility to the kit (so the description not mentioning 10° is incorrect; I’ve just successfully sharpened my Wusthof Santoku, which leaves the factory with a 2x10° edge). Because some comments come from users who are not sure how they are supposed to use it, no, you don’t glue the wedges to the knife, nor do you drag them along with the knife on the sharpening stone. The wedges, with or without the stands, spacers etc. are a high-precision tool that provides a starting point with the knife in the sharpener’s hands at the correct angle. The rest requires good muscle coordination (do not get discouraged, not necessarily spectacular muscle memory, since the wedges are designed to exactly help with that part), and a sense of how to sharpen hard metal. In conclusion, it’s not a quick fix, but it’s an excellent aid for anyone who enjoys sharpening their knives and other tools with free hands. Last but not least, in addition to the completeness of the kit, it comes with excellent instructions (not always the case these days), which I highly recommend reading as they explain various details that will allow you to fully utilize the kit. Thus the 6 stars of the title :)

Pratique pour débuter

They do what they're meant to do, and they do it well. These take up minimal space on the stone and that allows you to make fuller use of the whetstone than with traditional, square-shaped angle guides or wedges. I've only used this a couple times and I suspect that the thin plastic "ramps" that form the actual guide are going to wear down rather quickly. But at the price? With how convenient these are to use, if I get a couple dozen sharpens out of each, I'll just buy another set.

I was able to get it razor sharp at a 20 degree angle. This has tremendously helped me keep the angle exact. I highly recommend everyone who sharpens knifes gets one of these. I was also able to get my machete to the correct angle for chopping/slicing. My pocket knife was able to cut paper like butter, zig zag like in the picture, it cut so easily!