Apex Edge Pro Question

Tyrkon Lawson

Tyrkon Lawson

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Aside from the "sand paper & mouse pad" method to sharpen my convex edges I have been using the Apex Edge Pro to put "V" edges on my knives. It's just so darn easy and works great. Anyway, for those of you that use it what setting do you use to select the sharpening angle you will use on a mid sized blade like the NO-E? The blue, yellow, green, or red? Thanks.

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I have had one for a few years, I don't really pay attention to the colors, I just adjust it until I get the edge I want. Sorry, not much help, but that is what I do.
 
randucci said:
I have had one for a few years, I don't really pay attention to the colors, I just adjust it until I get the edge I want. Sorry, not much help, but that is what I do.
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That is what I do as well. I mark the edge and when I "hit it" I go from there.:thumbup:
 
That is what I usually do but wanted to see what you guys deemed the best profile for something like a 6" blade.
 
Those color codes are only reference points and are meaningless when trying to get the same edge angles from one knife to another. You can use it to transfer the exact same angles from one knife to another only if they have the same primary bevel angles. This is also assuming that you rest both knives on the same said bevels while sharpening.

For example, if Red was to theoretically give a 25degree included angle sharpening a NO-E while resting the blade on the full height flat ground primary bevel.... The same Red index while sharpening a Dog Father with a Saber Grind resting on the flat will give you a different angle.

Just use a blue marker to color your edge then adjust the Apex to be able to take off most of the color within a few pass. You will then have matched your existing angle on your blade. From there you can raise the adjustment to get a more obtuse edge or lower it down to get a thinner edge.

Hope this helps.

Ban
 
Excellent Ban. I actually use a brown marker. Hey, it's all I have. I'll have to do a little work with it this weekend. ;)

Thanks.
 
Brown, Blue

Same Difference ;) The important thing is marking the edge and being able to see which part your are removing with the stones. Have fun sharpening.

Ban
 
As has already been said, using the colors to transfer the edge angles of one knife to another is not really what the color codes are for. As you know, the colors represent the different angles that you are using to sharpen an edge. HOWEVER, if you feel so inclined, recording the angles (colors) that you sharpen a particular knife at will essentially eliminate the need for using a marker after the first sharpening. In other words, just refer to your record and you're good to go.
 
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