Angle Guide (From Northwest_Knife_Guy)

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A while back I was having a phone conversation with my friend NORTHWEST_KNIFE_GUY NORTHWEST_KNIFE_GUY about sharpening, stropping, firearms, this and that. During the conversation I mentioned that I'd like to have a little portable jig that made matching the Sharpmaker angles of 15 and 20 degrees simple with bench stones. (I have discussed a similar concept with another forum craftsman / service provider, but for use in a different manner, with different hones, and that will be the subject of a different thread should it come to fruition.)

Don said he'd be willing to play around with the idea and try out a few iterations.

The image below is what he came up with and sent to me just yesterday. It is great. A simple base made of wood with non skid material applied to the ends...and an angle of 15 degrees on one side and 20 on the other. The bench stone support and base have been treated for moisture resistance, and the angled slot has been beveled to help keep the hone in place.

Gave it its maiden voyage just a little while ago on a Fallkniven H1 I had purchased on the forum some years ago that needed to have the bevels reset and the edge cleaned up.

Worked a treat...making a consistent angle simple, especially because I could move to either side of the jig without having to turn it on my counter top.

Don mentioned that if it worked out well in use he might consider producing them, perhaps in aluminum. (I have no financial interest in the matter...he deserves all the credit and any future compensation received.)

Thanks, Don. This little jig is just the thing and will always bring a smile when in use.

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Blues said:
A while back I was having a phone conversation with my friend NORTHWEST_KNIFE_GUY NORTHWEST_KNIFE_GUY about sharpening, stropping, firearms, this and that. During the conversation I mentioned that I'd like to have a little portable jig that made matching the Sharpmaker angles of 15 and 20 degrees simple with bench stones. (I have discussed a similar concept with another forum craftsman / service provider, but for use in a different manner, with different hones, and that will be the subject of a different thread should it come to fruition.)

Don said he'd be willing to play around with the idea and try out a few iterations.

The image below is what he came up with and sent to me just yesterday. It is great. A simple base made of wood with non skid material applied to the ends...and an angle of 15 degrees on one side and 20 on the other. The bench stone support and base have been treated for moisture resistance, and the angled slot has been beveled to help keep the hone in place.

Gave it its maiden voyage just a little while ago on a Fallkniven H1 I had purchased on the forum some years ago that needed to have the bevels reset and the edge cleaned up.

Worked a treat...making a consistent angle simple, especially because I could move to either side of the jig without having to turn it on my counter top.

Don mentioned that if it worked out well in use he might consider producing them, perhaps in aluminum. (I have no financial interest in the matter...he deserves all the credit and any future compensation received.)

Thanks, Don. This little jig is just the thing and will always bring a smile when in use.
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Hey it was an interesting and fun project to work on (really enjoyed our chat on the phone too), it also gave me a few other similar ideas to play around with, really glad it's something you will get use out of and enjoy. :)

-Don-
 
Awesome ... easily beats this:

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LOL, Roland. I have a Buck Honemaster I bought years ago just because I love sharpening gear. But I've never even given it a maiden voyage.

Like my Edge Pro Apex, (for the most part), it's knowing it's there in case of emergencies that's comforting. (They also serve, who only stand and wait.)
 
Nice! I made one fixed at 15 degrees but his is way cleaner and has 20 option as well
 
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