KakBritva Wide Central Clamp Adapter for Hapstone R2

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KakBritva Wide Central Clamp Adapter for Hapstone R2

Name: KakBritva Wide Central Clamp Adapter for Hapstone R2
Brand: GearConnect by Gritomatic
SKU: shopify_US_6598001131629_39442075975789
Price: 13.90 USD
Availability: InStock

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GearConnect by Gritomatic

Series

Compatible Sharpeners

Hapstone R2
Hapstone RS

SKU: GC-KB-CEN30-R2

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Description

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Attention! GearConnect adapters use 4mm hex sockets, no tools included. All adapters are sold in singles, never in pairs.

GEARCONNECT is the family of clamp adapters to build "cross-platform" sharpening systems. An adapter connects the clamp bar of a host sharpening system to a clamp designed for another sharpening system. Adapters consist of 3D printed parts made of hard PLA plastic and steel bolts for maximum rigidity.

Customer Reviews

Mitch M.

So prior to this upgrade, I only had the Lite clamps for my R2, so I was unable to clamp shorter knives at all, and was pretty limited on how low of an edge angle I could achieve with the ones that were big enough to clamp. I got the Lite clamp extender adapters as well as the center KakBritva clamp one. I am very impressed in the clamp itself, but the addition would've been impossible without the GearConnect adapters. They are the highest quality 3D printed items I can recall ever seeing. 5/5 would recommend any GearConnect items that suit your needs!

Jason U.

Update of first review, it doesn't look like I can edit it. It turns out that Hapstone has updated the R2 clamp bar to be thicker than it used to be without mentioning it. As a result the supplied bolts were several millimeters too short to work with the new thicker clamp bar. I got ahold of Gritomatic by phone and they sent some longer bolts that fixed the fitment issue so it's working as intended now. It turns out that they were short staffed from illness and the holiday rush and got a little backed up on emails. Works nice, especially for extra support on long knives.

Jason U.

Maybe it's just my unit but it doesn't work on the Kakbritva wide central slit clamp and Hapstone R2 module. The bolts are at least 1/4 inch too short to get the nuts on to secure it. My Gearconnect adaptor also came with another set original Kakbritva bolts (I think) for done reason. Two emails to support with attached pictures went unanswered for a week so I requested a return before my return window expires. I may have just gotten the wrong bolts but now I notice that if you look at the product picture you can see that the bolts don't look long enough to go through the mounting block on the Kakbritva clamp + the Gearconnect adaptor + the Hapstone R2 slotted clamp bar with enough threads showing to secure the nut, let alone the two washers you're also supposed to use. Or maybe my Kakbritva wide central slit clamp that came with the WSPA upgrade kit is different somehow, but it looks the same as the pictures in the clamp product page. Either way customer support should have resolved this issue and didn't.

About GearConnect

GEARCONNECT is the family of clamp adapters to build "cross-platform" sharpening systems. An adapter connects the clamp bar of a host sharpening system to a clamp designed for another sharpening system. Adapters consist of 3D printed parts made of hard PLA plastic and steel bolts for maximum rigidity.

Profiles

When multiple clamps are used together, it’s very important to have the same length. Clamps made by different manufacturers vary in length, but GearConnect solves the problem. A GearConnect adapter extends the attached clamp to predefined length that we call “clamp profile”.

Kadet Profile means all clamps have the length of Kadet clamps
K03 Profile means all clamps have the length of K03 clamps

Don’t confuse the clamp profile with the clamp itself. K03 and Kadet sharpeners are clamp-compatible. K03 clamps can be used in Kadet, and Kadet clamps can be used in K03.

GearConnect adapters for TSProf are divided to two categories: K03 Profile and Kadet Profile. Adapters for K03 Profile are compatible with K03 and Kadet sharpeners. Although Kadet Profile can be used in K03, we don't recommend it.

K03 Profile is not native for Kadet. The diversity of K03 and Hapstone R2 clamps in conjunction with the profile extender (Kadet -> K03) makes the K03 Profile very attractive for Kadet users. However, Kadet with K03 clamps gives up one of the main Kadet sales points.

GearConnect Adapters for K03 Profile

GearConnect-Ready Clamps for K03 Profile

GearConnect Adapters for Kadet Profile

GearConnect-Ready Clamps for Kadet Profile

Kadet Clamp Extension to K03 Profile

3D-Printed Products Notes

Please note that 3D-printed products and products with 3D-printed components may have natural variations due to the manufacturing process.

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🎨Color Selection & Variability. If a product has color variations, the selected option refers only to the primary color of 3D-printed components. Non-3D-printed parts and secondary colors are not affected by this selection. If the product does not offer color choices, the actual color of 3D-printed parts is at our discretion.

These variations do not affect the functionality of the product. By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept these characteristics as part of the 3D printing process.

Mitch M.

So prior to this upgrade, I only had the Lite clamps for my R2, so I was unable to clamp shorter knives at all, and was pretty limited on how low of an edge angle I could achieve with the ones that were big enough to clamp. I got the Lite clamp extender adapters as well as the center KakBritva clamp one. I am very impressed in the clamp itself, but the addition would've been impossible without the GearConnect adapters. They are the highest quality 3D printed items I can recall ever seeing. 5/5 would recommend any GearConnect items that suit your needs!

Jason U.

Update of first review, it doesn't look like I can edit it. It turns out that Hapstone has updated the R2 clamp bar to be thicker than it used to be without mentioning it. As a result the supplied bolts were several millimeters too short to work with the new thicker clamp bar. I got ahold of Gritomatic by phone and they sent some longer bolts that fixed the fitment issue so it's working as intended now. It turns out that they were short staffed from illness and the holiday rush and got a little backed up on emails. Works nice, especially for extra support on long knives.

Jason U.

Maybe it's just my unit but it doesn't work on the Kakbritva wide central slit clamp and Hapstone R2 module. The bolts are at least 1/4 inch too short to get the nuts on to secure it. My Gearconnect adaptor also came with another set original Kakbritva bolts (I think) for done reason. Two emails to support with attached pictures went unanswered for a week so I requested a return before my return window expires. I may have just gotten the wrong bolts but now I notice that if you look at the product picture you can see that the bolts don't look long enough to go through the mounting block on the Kakbritva clamp + the Gearconnect adaptor + the Hapstone R2 slotted clamp bar with enough threads showing to secure the nut, let alone the two washers you're also supposed to use. Or maybe my Kakbritva wide central slit clamp that came with the WSPA upgrade kit is different somehow, but it looks the same as the pictures in the clamp product page. Either way customer support should have resolved this issue and didn't.

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