25 inclusive for EDC?

[me2]

I used a 12 degree per side (24 degree inclusive) back bevel with a 30 degree microbevel on a cheap kitchen knife to cut over 3000 feet of cardboard. I'd start with a lower microbevel and then increase if you see damage.

 

[Fred.Rowe]

I used a 12 degree per side (24 degree inclusive) back bevel with a 30 degree microbevel on a cheap kitchen knife to cut over 3000 feet of cardboard. I'd start with a lower microbevel and then increase if you see damage.

I use this approach as well. If I've spent my time creating a refined 24 degree edge, I will adjust the angle just slightly say 26 degrees and make a few passes to align the apex making sure my sharpening at the 24 degree angle was well done. Making large adjustments in angle like a jump to 40 degrees is counter productive and it has the tendency to diminish the height of the apex itself. Better to make a different angle choice in the beginning; in that way you will get better strength at the shoulders with no reduction in cutting ability. Micro bevel has become a buzz word used to describe many different operations.

 

[jpm2]

I knew I'd be in the minority, but I stand firm. Low angled edges have always chipped out on me in real world use and I no longer use them.

25 inclusive decent steel works fine for the OPs stated uses, but the knife I (and probably you) carry isn't limited to those stated uses.
Everyones' real world is different.