- Sharpener Type: Manual, double-sided, clamped, angle-guided
- Angle Range: 12-28 degrees per side; 12-33 with Micro-Adjust
- Grits: 100/200, 400/600, 800/1000
- Size: 7 x 11 x 11.5”
- Best For: Professional-level knife sharpening
- Skill Level: 2 out of 5
Pros
- Ease of use
- Consistency
- Range of accessories
- Integrated storage options
- Build quality
Cons
- Stock vice only accommodates blades under 5 mm thick
- Expensive
- Accessories required for acute and mirror-polished edges
Wicked Edge Generation 4 Pro: Review
![The Wicked Edge Generation 4 Pro and all of it's sharpening stones laid out](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/05/BALCONY-2-2.jpg)
A Cut Above the Competition
![The Wicked Edge Gen 4 Pro sits on the tale with two other clamp-based knife sharpeners](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/04/Clamp-Sharpeners.jpg)
Clamp Conundrums
![A larger cleaver is held in the Wicked Edge Gen 4 Pro](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/05/KITCHEN-5-2.jpg)
Cost Considerations
![Setting up the whetstone on the Wicked Edge Gen 4](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/05/KITCHEN-2-2.jpg)
Other Sharpeners to Consider
![A set of hands adjusts the angle of the grind using both the base unit and Micro-Adjust arms](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/05/KITCHEN-4-2.jpg)
Wicked Edge Generation 4 Pro: Cut to the Chase
![A hand adjusts the clamp of the Wicked Edge Gen 4 Pro Knife Sharpener to hold a knife](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/05/KITCHEN-3-2.jpg)