I was nervous with buying the Pro Pack 3 because of the price, and some of the reviews which were older and of different models. I wanted the Gen 3 vice and some of the other options so I bit the bullet and ordered the Pro Pack 3. Glad I did. There is only one 'bad' that reflects any of the reviews I read: the thumb screws on the micro angle adjustments can become loose letting the ball joints work the screw out. Well, once I noticed that happening, I used a bit more tension on them and payed attention. No issue after that.

Break it in! It talks about that in the manual and they are right. It took sharpening about 7 knives before I got the hang of it and the stones mellowed out. And use a light touch, again, follow the guidance in the manual.
I have been obsessive about sharpening my knives for years. Cardboard wheels, belt solutions and even went back to free hand for my EDC knives with the super steels. This device took all the frustrations of sharpening away and made it relaxing again.

That's it for the product review, now some thoughts/tips I have gathered through the years, and how the Wicked Edge made things easier.
You can sharpen a knife to cut paper edges like butter or you can sharpen one to cut all the stuff you run into throughout the day. It may NOT be the same edge you put on both. One of my kitchen knives for slicing gets about a 13 degree angle and honed super smooth. With the WE I was able to keep the angle perfect to the end and for the first time, not only can it cut paper like butter, I can cut an S curve through it.

Most of my EDC knives are super steels like S90V or 20SV. My tip for those? Toothy... These are work horses and need a durable cutting edge. I put a 17 degree primary bevel on, worked up through the diamond lapping film to get a smooth finish but don't stop there. I crank the angle out to 20 degrees and used the 1500 grit diamond stones very gently and upward stroked perpendicular to the blade. I use high magnification to review my work and you only need a few gentle strokes. Then back to 18 degrees to lightly finish off with the leather strops. Will it perform the paper edge cut trick? You bet. Not as good as my kitchen knife but this edge will cut through some nasty old rope like a serrated edge, and then will go back to cutting paper.

It's a good system. Makes a pretty edge. I use it for my high dollar folders, but I can get a sharper edge with my Ken Onion edition WorkSharp with the Blade Grinding Attachment installed.

I think it's a excellent product for a hobbyist and a professional

I had to mount the kit to a thick board and recess the screw mounts. It works well but will take lots of work to pay for it. It is borderline too expensive. Really got to have a need... Does not do volume work.

If You Need a Sharp Knife, this is one way to get it!