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I'm about to sharpen my BM42 for the first time, and was curious as to the type of grind and the angle employed on the Weehawk-style blade. Also, is the Spyderco Sharpmaker as good as I've heard?
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Blade grind angle on BM42
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Blackjack_21, I can't help You as far as the angle of grind on Your BM42 as Mine hasn't got here yet,but I can tell You that I've been using a Sharpmaker for a couple of years now,and it will put a nice edge on just about any knife You might have.tom.
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Okay, this is the part where Gollnick drops in and tells me the exact angle, down to the milliradian, and a detailed, 3-page analysis of the Spyderco Sharpmaker. 
Just kidding, Chuck. I realize you have more questions than time to answer them.
Just kidding, Chuck. I realize you have more questions than time to answer them. 
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Maybe you should try straping(sp?).I tried it and it got my bm42a blade razor sharp.
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I have not sharpened one yet, but it looks like a 20 degree angle, 40 on the sharpmaker. Mark the edge bevel with a black felt pen and check the grind marks after a few strokes. This will let you know if you have the correct angle, and if any adjustment is needed.