Edge Pro meets Honey Badger

Honey Badger Knives by Western Active Edge Pro Sharpener

We have previously written about the various types of sharpeners on the market. Here we take a look at one of the very well priced systems in the market. We use one of the Edge Pro Apex kits to show how easy it is to restore the original factory shaving sharp edge to your Honey Badger knife.

Our kit contained a number of stones including aluminum blanks onto which the supplied polishing tapes can be applied.

Honey Badger Knives by Western Active Edge Pro Sharpener

The Edge Pro Apex comes in a number of configurations depending on how many stones you wish to have included.

In the past customers have complained about struggling to keep the knife steady on the sharpening platform with one hand while sharpening with the other hand. The folks at Edge Pro listened and introduced a retractable magnet under the sharpening platform. This gives you the option to use it for smaller knives that will remain in a fixed position while sharpening and being able to retract it for the longer kitchen knives that need to be repositioned during sharpening. Below you can see one of the Honey Badger knives being held in place with the magnet under the platform.

Honey Badger Knives by Western Active Edge Pro Sharpener

Another new accessory is the slide guide made out of machined aluminum. The Slide Guide gives you 2 points of contact on the knife. This improves blade stabilization and allows quicker, more repeatable blade placement.

Honey Badger Knives by Western Active Edge Pro Sharpener
Honey Badger Knives by Western Active Edge Pro Sharpener

The common sharpening angle for all our Honey Badger knives are around 23°,except the Claw Models where the angle is 30. On the Edge Pro The sharpening angle is set by sliding an adjustable collar up and own the rear color coded post.

To be sure that we had the correct angle, we used a sharpie to blacken an area of the edge of the blade. We then ran the 220 stone very lightly over that area to see if the ink would be removed as expected. We then made minor adjustments and settled on a position between the yellow and the green markers.

Honey Badger Knives by Western Active Edge Pro Sharpener

We started with the Edge Pro 220 stone to remove any of the factory grind marks. After every few strokes we used soapy water solution in the provided squeeze bottle to keep the stones clean and to help prevent the swarf from embedding into the stone.

Honey Badger Knives by Western Active Edge Pro Sharpener

After a dozen or strokes on each side we then moved to the 400 grit stone. Here you can see it really doing it’s job as it refines the edge.

Honey Badger Knives by Western Active Edge Pro Sharpener

After another dozen or so strokes on each side we were left with a very well defined and shaving sharp edge. We wanted to see how easy it would be to restore a really great edge with the minimum of fuss so we stopped after the 400 grit stone. This also means that the Edge Pro Apex 1 Kit would be all that you needed to get to this point.

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I have had a Larger Honey Badger Drop Point Flipper pocket knife for several years as my everyday carry knife. It sharpens easily, holds an edge and has worked flawlessly. Until I accidentally left it in my pants and washed it. The agitation flung it around in my washer & I didn’t hear it until late in the cycle. Inside the washer, my knife was open and after retrieving it, it wouldn’t close. The blade was bent and upon further review, I found the blade was broken up near the hole through the blade. I knew Honey Badger sold parts to their knives so I thought since it was my fault, I’d just order another blade. However, I couldn’t find any blades for sale. So I sent an email to their customer service and got a reply that day. I explained what I’d done and asked if I could buy a blade since this was my abuse (that I figured wouldn’t be covered by their warranty). They asked me to send them pictures to determine the specific knife I had and so I did. To my surprise, I got an email back that day saying they were sending me a new knife! I received it and couldn’t be more pleased. I don’t know if I’m more impressed with their knives or with their customer service but I would highly recommend Honey Badger knives!

D Giles
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Awesome!!

Jeremiah Brendsel
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Have yet to use or own but seen these and wanting to see what the buzz is about

Brian Klose
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Quality products. Either way im definitely buys one!!

Angel Bellor-Gardner
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Quality knifes

Anthony Jade
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Have a small drop point tan. Very smooth action, sharp blade. Well made.

Eric Steen
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The Honey Badger Knife is a solid choice for those looking for a budget-friendly, dependable everyday carry (EDC) knife

patch348
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well built sharp out of the box

Al Alvino
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I own 2 of these knives and love them

George Williams
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Best durability I've had out of local made knife

Cameryne Potgieter
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Great knives that are cost effective and get the job done! Nice assortment of blades & handle colors!

Gabriel D.
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Очень удобный маленький,легкий нож на карман.

Дмитрий Ш
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Honey badger might just be the best every day working knife on the SA market. I've had my Honey Badger for 4 years now and I use and abuse it on my daily farm routines, and man this knife has surprised me with it's durability. I would recommend any one get themselves a Honey badger, whether it's for hunting fishing or just normal farm work. You won't regret buying the Badger.

Marcel Du Toit
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I needed a knife that was competitively priced and easier for me to use one handed. I ended up buying the Honey Badger Wharncleaver Knife in the Large size. What a joy this knife is to use and to look at. It is a good solid knife that deploys easily but stays securely shut while I’m my pocket. It uses only ball bearings on the pivot, no spring assist, but the ball bearings are so smooth that it opens like a a spring assisted knife. It has a generous flipper which really helps me unlike other deployment types. This knife has good solid build, good fit and finish and a great price. It had replaced my Benchmade as my every day carry and I will most likely by another.

Bill Dodge
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I just ordered a med drop blade in tan. Very excited

Kenneth Wilken Sr
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Got my first Honey Badger thru Blade HQ about a month ago which I ordered the medium leaf blade shape with black handles and WOW!!! I freaking love this knife so much I ordered 2 more. Another medium clip point blade w/ blue handles and a large tanto blade w/od green handles. I'm very impressed with this knife and just found out that I can customize one on their website!!! 🤯 OMGosh 🤯. If you're into flipper knives you should check out a Honey Badger, I promise you won't be disappointed.

scott stuart
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Ease of use and convenient size are top reasons to get one

O P Holder
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Amazing knives, outstanding valeu for the price

David Rodriguez
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I received a honey badger as a gift from my brother and it replaced my old EDC instantly. The look, feel, and utility of the blade is unmatched

Colton McCullough
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Very high quality knives!

Scott Kefalas