Sharpining angle

Posted by: ranger51

Sharpining angle - 10/29/11 04:36 PM

Can anyone tell me at what angle I should use to sharpin my model 18 with 01 carbon steel?? Thanks, Allen
Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Sharpining angle - 10/29/11 05:58 PM

The Randall Catalog/Manual says 20 degrees for all Randalls.
Maybe some will have a slightly different opinion?
Tony
Posted by: Peter S.

Re: Sharpining angle - 10/29/11 05:59 PM

I prefer 20-30.
I think, you have to test it!
Posted by: Neil

Re: Sharpining angle - 10/29/11 08:39 PM

I think the edge bevel angle depends on the use that you plan for your knife. A utility knife needs a larger (more blunt) angle to preserve its cutting edge in tough materials. Special uses may require something much thinner. For example, the Model 1 that I carried in Germany was sharpened with a fairly thin edge to maximize its edge sharpness. There was always someone who asked "How sharp is that knife?"--- my left forearm was usually bare due to my giving a demonstration of shaving the hair off. This was a fighting knife and its edge requirements were somewhat unique.

Regards, Neil
Posted by: Leatherman

Re: Sharpining angle - 10/30/11 08:38 PM

I do it at about 20, free hand on a norton professional 3 stone system, just like the shop.
Posted by: fabio

Re: Sharpining angle - 10/31/11 12:08 PM

for me 20-30
Posted by: kalervo

Re: Sharpining angle - 10/31/11 03:52 PM

Neils answer is very correct if you ask me. :-)