Edge Again Sharpener

[noodle3872 40]

Being used by trainers in the NHL. Looks pretty cool. Anybody hear anything about the sharpener?

http://edgeagain.com/

Mike

[VakarLajos 5]

Looks interesting. That it's on NHL benches is the biggest sell. I'd be interested to see how much they run.

[Too Old 1]

Looked like a $399 intro special if you click on the register link:

"I would like to take advantage of your introductory offer of $399.00 for your EDGE AGAIN kit. Shipping and applicable tax are extra. Please email me back to let me know if I am in the first 100 to register and to get my shipping and credit card information when you are ready to ship."

Kind of expensive for the normal player but for a team maybe worthwhile as a stop-gap until they can get to the real equipment.

[VakarLajos 5]

Definitely for some teams it might make sense for an on-the-road fix rather than going for a portable sharpener. I can see NHL teams jumping on it as it's a drop in the bucket and could allow you to give a temporary fix without having a player miss a shift.

[Too Old 1]

Definitely for some teams it might make sense for an on-the-road fix rather than going for a portable sharpener. I can see NHL teams jumping on it as it's a drop in the bucket and could allow you to give a temporary fix without having a player miss a shift.

I still believe they'd use a 'real' sharpener between periods since this is a stop-gap tool to only tweak the damaged area. I doubt that the quality of the sharpening would be anywhere near what a 'real' sharpener would provide. But as you say... it'd be fine for the bench to deal with a problem quickly on the spot.

[VakarLajos 5]

Definitely for some teams it might make sense for an on-the-road fix rather than going for a portable sharpener. I can see NHL teams jumping on it as it's a drop in the bucket and could allow you to give a temporary fix without having a player miss a shift.

I still believe they'd use a 'real' sharpener between periods since this is a stop-gap tool to only tweak the damaged area. I doubt that the quality of the sharpening would be anywhere near what a 'real' sharpener would provide. But as you say... it'd be fine for the bench to deal with a problem quickly on the spot.

I was thinking more along the lines of jr teams. NHL teams are going to have a sharpener available to them between periods, no doubt.

Overtime, top-line player goes into the post. Perfect tool for that situation.

[steve66 45]

this was mentioned in tonight's Penguins -Leafs (FSN) game when Crosby had edge issues. Said currently 22 (or was it 12?!) teams had them on the bench already. Will suit a temporary fix, but if the trainer can easily run to the locker room, might still be worth getting it done properly in the first instance?

[VakarLajos 5]

Depends on the situation. If coach wants the kid out there in 30 seconds then, no you're not going to run back. TV timeout? maybe.

I wonder to what degree it can put the edge back.

[Chadd 916]

Looks interesting. That it's on NHL benches is the biggest sell. I'd be interested to see how much they run.

Funny thing is in the Leaf video they're talking about someone needing an edge and nobody is reaching for it. The sad thing is you are going to have some "penny wise, pound foolish" parents buy that because it's cheaper than a Wissota or Blackstone. It's a very interesting idea, but a fairly small market.

I am curious to see how it gets all four edges regardless of hollow. Hopefully they are in Vegas.

[sebseb 0]

I don't like the idea of sharpening in both directions

[VakarLajos 5]

I don't like the idea of sharpening in both directions

me either. as long as it doesn't heat the blade up a lot or create a dead spot, it might be a useful tool for a quick fix. If it can get edges that are turned in then it's completely worth it for an NHL club.

[dunner9 0]

like everyone has been saying this is just a quick fix for someone with an edge out right?

so what would make this so much better then a sweet stick that costs around 20 bucks?

[Gummer12 134]

The Sweet Stick only takes the edges that are turned out, and shapes them towards center, and if over done, will turn them Past 90 deg and have bad edges that are turned inward. This apparently has a stone on the backside of the edge to prevent that, and makes the edges 90 deg again.

Wonder how this will work with FBV?

[dunner9 0]

The Sweet Stick only takes the edges that are turned out, and shapes them towards center, and if over done, will turn them Past 90 deg and have bad edges that are turned inward. This apparently has a stone on the backside of the edge to prevent that, and makes the edges 90 deg again.

Wonder how this will work with FBV?

oh thanks alot

[TheHerminator22 0]

That's pretty neat. I doubt NHL equipment managers would be wasting their time with them if they didn't work.

[shotty 7]

I doubt NHL equipment managers would be wasting their time with them if they didn't work.

i think their thought process is more of "i'll try anything that'll save me from having to force star player take off his boot and miss a shift". if it works, problem solved, if not, move on to the next thing. like someone else said, even if they are being charged full pull on this product, $399 is a drop in the bucket.

[Chadd 916]

The Sweet Stick only takes the edges that are turned out, and shapes them towards center, and if over done, will turn them Past 90 deg and have bad edges that are turned inward. This apparently has a stone on the backside of the edge to prevent that, and makes the edges 90 deg again.

Wonder how this will work with FBV?

A sweet stick used along the side of the steel is fine, but most people jam the blade down the V until they bend the edges in. This sounds like a $400 motorized version of the skate mate.

[SCUBASTEVE 0]

not even close to the skate mate. the skate mate can actually ruin your skate if done improperly, you have to have a good smooth hand for it an it is only compatible with the 1/2" hollow, any other it is useless.... the stone is much better..... i am actually looking into buying one of these edge again gadgets, like stated before if the nhl is useing them might be worth a shot, it is only a quick fix though.... anyone now of a way to build your own skate sharpening machine. ill look around the forum maybe it is on here.....

A sweet stick used along the side of the steel is fine, but most people jam the blade down the V until they bend the edges in. This sounds like a $400 motorized version of the skate mate.

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

not even close to the skate mate. the skate mate can actually ruin your skate if done improperly, you have to have a good smooth hand for it an it is only compatible with the 1/2" hollow, any other it is useless.... the stone is much better..... i am actually looking into buying one of these edge again gadgets, like stated before if the nhl is useing them might be worth a shot, it is only a quick fix though.... anyone now of a way to build your own skate sharpening machine. ill look around the forum maybe it is on here.....

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...showtopic=52845

[hockeyfan77 0]

Any update on this product? Anyone out there try it? Our ACHA team is looking into one instead of splurging on a Blackstone x01. We have a FBV machine at our home rink, so this would presumably be a temporary fix on the road until we can get back home and get re-sharpened. Good idea?

[Chadd 916]

Any update on this product? Anyone out there try it? Our ACHA team is looking into one instead of splurging on a Blackstone x01. We have a FBV machine at our home rink, so this would presumably be a temporary fix on the road until we can get back home and get re-sharpened. Good idea?

The pro kit is $500, you might as well man up and go with the known quantity with the X01.

[asl95 0]

I would have never bought one of these edge again systems but i won a contest from usa hockey and was quite surprised. I was a bit skeptical when first using it, as most of you i thought it was just a motorized stone. I am completely thrilled with the outcome and performance of this product and if it were to break somehow i would probably buy another one. I am a referee as well as a player so Inbtween games it is a great fix for a dull edge or even skates that could use a little bit of a perk up. When i step on to the ice with an edge again job, its like a sharpening used for like a period. There is no too sharp or problem areas. I can go very low on turns and feel that i am not going to loose my edge and wipe out. It is not a substitute for a sharpening but is more than just a quick fix. I Would for sure recommend this product to other people....but for the price it is at, i would look into quikblades as that looks like a cheaper and more permanent alternative.

[markx 0]

I have the rechargeable edge again system and could not be happier. The edge again has saved us several times during games. The system works extremely well and would recommend the purchase to anyone. If price is a concern you should look at the manual hand held unit.

[hockeyfan77 0]

Good to hear that markx. We ended up ordering one on Monday, should hopefully be here by the weekend. I hope we are as happy as you seem to be.

[Hermans 9]

I received a used edge again but the inserts were done. The inserts are expensive and will do 30 or so sharpening. Once they dull out they do nothing (my eyes, the goggles, they do nothing!)

The edge again is...

great for the on-the-bench emergency

great for the late game when the pro-shop is closed and you need a short term fix

great for when you're out of options

The edge again is not long-lasting (maybe a game, at most an hour shinny with a short bench)

The edge again is something that can be used a 2-3 times in a row if you're not applying the tool extensively each time.

Eventually it runs down and you have to get to a pro-shop.

They have a non-electric version. it's about $50 and you just run it along the blade as you do with a sweet stick or skate mate. It's better than those two in my opinion. with your thumb you can feel what is like a proper inside and outside edge. It's easy not to go to sharp (I find with a sweet stick I am over sharp) and if it's not sharp enough you just apply at the same pressure but for a longer time.

Personally the non electric version seems better. You can feel the pressure on the blade but with the electric version the shimmy and vibration takes away the feeling of how you're applying the edge again against the blade.

final word of caution; on my outdoor skates there is one skate (the right one I believe) where I cannot get the machine to do both sides evenly. for the exact same pair but the opposite skate the edge again works it's usual short-term miracles. It has worked for various team mates and they haven't had an issue with uneven edges. for my indoor skates I don't have the issue.

Look for the cheaper manual version and give it a try before going for the electric version.

Cheers,