Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System with Knife Sharpening Kit

Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System

Professional Sharpening System with Optional Knife Sharpening Kit

The Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System is a professional abrasive belt sharpening system designed for fast, accurate and repeatable sharpening. Manufactured by Robert Sorby in the UK, the ProEdge is widely used by woodworkers, woodturners and craftsmen who want greater control and consistency when maintaining cutting tools.

Available as the standard Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System or with the Knife Sharpening Kit, this versatile machine can be configured to suit general workshop sharpening or dedicated knife sharpening applications.

Rather than using a conventional grinding wheel, the ProEdge uses interchangeable abrasive belts. This provides an efficient sharpening action while helping to reduce excessive heat build-up at the cutting edge. Combined with its adjustable platform and range of compatible jigs and accessories, the ProEdge makes it easier to achieve accurate and repeatable sharpening results.

Choose Your Robert Sorby ProEdge

ProEdge Sharpening System: The standard ProEdge provides the core sharpening machine and is ideal for customers who want to create a sharpening setup tailored to their own requirements.

ProEdge with Knife Sharpening Kit: This option combines the Robert Sorby ProEdge with additional equipment designed specifically to make sharpening knives easier, more controlled and more repeatable.

Why Choose the Robert Sorby ProEdge?

• Professional abrasive belt sharpening system
• Designed and manufactured by Robert Sorby
• Available with optional Knife Sharpening Kit
• Fast and repeatable sharpening
• Suitable for a wide range of cutting tools
• Helps achieve consistent sharpening angles
• Interchangeable abrasive belts
• Quick and easy belt changes
• Suitable for sharpening, refining and reshaping edges
• Cooler sharpening action than many traditional grinding methods
• Robust construction for regular workshop use
• Wide range of ProEdge accessories available
• Suitable for home and professional workshops

Ideal for Knife Sharpening

The Robert Sorby ProEdge with Knife Sharpening Kit provides a controlled and efficient way to maintain sharp knife edges. Keeping a consistent sharpening angle is one of the most important parts of knife sharpening, and the ProEdge system helps make this process easier and more repeatable.

Used with the appropriate knife sharpening accessories, the ProEdge allows the blade to be presented to the abrasive belt at a controlled angle, helping to produce an even bevel along the cutting edge.

This makes the knife sharpening version a practical choice for users who regularly maintain workshop knives, craft knives and other suitable edged tools.

Consistent & Repeatable Knife Sharpening

Maintaining the same sharpening angle each time a knife is sharpened helps preserve the geometry of the blade and avoids removing more material than necessary.

The controlled setup of the ProEdge makes it easier to reproduce an established bevel, allowing routine touch-ups to be carried out quickly and consistently.

This is particularly useful where multiple knives need to be maintained or where a dependable sharpening process is required on a regular basis.

Abrasive Belt Sharpening

The ProEdge uses interchangeable abrasive belts rather than traditional grinding wheels. Different abrasive grades can therefore be selected depending on the condition of the cutting edge and the finish required.

Coarser abrasives can be used for repairing or reshaping a worn edge, while finer belts can be used to sharpen and refine the cutting surface.

The ability to change abrasive belts quickly makes the ProEdge a highly versatile sharpening system for different tools and applications.

Cooler Sharpening Action

Heat control is important when sharpening any quality cutting tool. Excessive heat can potentially affect the cutting edge and make it more difficult to achieve a clean, controlled finish.

The moving abrasive belt helps dissipate heat during the sharpening process, providing a more controlled sharpening action than many traditional grinding methods.

This can be particularly useful when sharpening thinner knife blades where careful control of pressure and heat is important.

More Than a Knife Sharpening Machine

One of the biggest advantages of the Robert Sorby ProEdge is its versatility. Although the Knife Sharpening Kit version is particularly suited to maintaining knives, the ProEdge itself can also be adapted for sharpening a wide range of woodworking and woodturning tools.

Depending on the jigs and accessories fitted, the ProEdge can be used with tools including:

• Knives
• Bench chisels
• Mortice chisels
• Plane irons
• Woodturning gouges
• Skew chisels
• Scrapers
• Parting tools
• HSS cutting tools
• Other compatible workshop cutting tools

Quick & Easy Belt Changes

The Robert Sorby ProEdge has been designed to make abrasive belt changes quick and straightforward. This allows users to move between different abrasive grades depending on whether they are reshaping, sharpening or refining an edge.

A wide selection of compatible ProEdge belts is available, making it possible to adapt the system to different steels, tools and sharpening requirements.

Suitable for Home & Professional Workshops

The ProEdge combines professional sharpening performance with a compact workshop footprint. It is suitable for enthusiastic hobby users as well as professional craftsmen who need to maintain sharp tools on a regular basis.

Its robust construction and straightforward operation make it a practical choice for creating a dedicated sharpening station without requiring a large amount of workshop space.

Suitable for Beginners

Maintaining a consistent sharpening angle by hand can take considerable practice, particularly when sharpening knives. Small changes in angle can quickly produce an uneven bevel or remove unnecessary material from the blade.

The ProEdge system provides additional control and repeatability, making it suitable for users who want to achieve more consistent sharpening results without relying entirely on freehand technique.

Robert Sorby Quality

Robert Sorby is one of the best-known British manufacturers of woodworking and woodturning tools. The ProEdge sharpening system has become a popular choice for craftsmen looking for a dependable and versatile way to maintain cutting edges.

With a comprehensive range of sharpening jigs, accessories and abrasive belts available, the ProEdge can also be expanded as your sharpening requirements develop.

Why Buy Your Robert Sorby ProEdge from Tools & Timber?

Tools & Timber supplies a wide range of genuine Robert Sorby woodworking, woodturning and sharpening products to customers throughout the UK.

• Genuine Robert Sorby products
• UK woodworking specialists
• Competitive UK pricing
• Fast UK delivery
• Expert product knowledge
• Friendly customer service
• Secure online ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Robert Sorby ProEdge?

The Robert Sorby ProEdge is a professional abrasive belt sharpening system designed for sharpening, reshaping and maintaining a wide variety of cutting tools.

What is the difference between the standard ProEdge and the ProEdge with Knife Sharpening Kit?

Both options use the same Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpening machine. The Knife Sharpening Kit version includes additional equipment aimed specifically at making knife sharpening more controlled and repeatable.

Can the Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpen knives?

Yes. When used with the appropriate knife sharpening equipment, the ProEdge can be used to create and maintain accurate cutting edges on suitable knives.

Can the ProEdge also sharpen woodworking tools?

Yes. The ProEdge is a highly versatile system and can be used with chisels, plane irons and other woodworking tools when fitted with the appropriate accessories.

Can the ProEdge sharpen woodturning tools?

Yes. With suitable Robert Sorby jigs and accessories, the ProEdge can also be used to sharpen many common woodturning tools including gouges, skews, scrapers and parting tools.

Can different abrasive belts be fitted?

Yes. Different grades and types of compatible abrasive belts can be fitted depending on whether the tool requires reshaping, sharpening or refining.

Is the Robert Sorby ProEdge suitable for beginners?

Yes. Its controlled sharpening setup can make it easier to achieve repeatable results compared with relying entirely on freehand sharpening.

Order Your Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System

Whether you need a versatile sharpening machine for general workshop use or a dedicated setup for maintaining knives, the Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System provides an accurate, dependable and flexible sharpening solution.

Choose the standard ProEdge Sharpening System or select the ProEdge with Knife Sharpening Kit for a more complete setup specifically suited to knife sharpening.