So today I decided I needed to touch up the edge on my ZT 0566cf(Elmax) and thought I'd try something new. Instead of sharpening the entire blade with the same angle I thought I'd put a thinner edge on the upper 1/4 of the blade to where it was shaving sharp, and on the lower part I put a thicker edge on, still sharp, but where it'll hold it's edge after more uses.
I'm not sure why I decided to do this, just an experiment I suppose. I know when I'm breaking down boxes/larger items I usually cut through with the mid to lower part of my blade, and for detail work I use the top edge of the blade. So it made sense to keep the edge thicker where it'll take more abuse and thinner where I need it to cut cleanly and a bit more precisely.
I sharpen all my knives freehand with a double sided diamond stone(Coarse/Fine) and a 1000 grit Arkansas stone, very simple, but ultimately effective. If I had to guess I'd say I put a 30 degree inclusive angle on the top quarter and a 40 degree inclusive angle on the lower 3/4's.
I thought I'd share my little experiment and ask if anyone else has done/thought about doing this to one of their knives. In theory it makes a lot of sense to me, now it's time to test it on every day chores.
I'm not sure why I decided to do this, just an experiment I suppose. I know when I'm breaking down boxes/larger items I usually cut through with the mid to lower part of my blade, and for detail work I use the top edge of the blade. So it made sense to keep the edge thicker where it'll take more abuse and thinner where I need it to cut cleanly and a bit more precisely.
I sharpen all my knives freehand with a double sided diamond stone(Coarse/Fine) and a 1000 grit Arkansas stone, very simple, but ultimately effective. If I had to guess I'd say I put a 30 degree inclusive angle on the top quarter and a 40 degree inclusive angle on the lower 3/4's.
I thought I'd share my little experiment and ask if anyone else has done/thought about doing this to one of their knives. In theory it makes a lot of sense to me, now it's time to test it on every day chores.