BM Mini-grip on a Sharpmaker

[Tracker2]

I guess I have two questions:

1. Will the Sharpmaker's ceramic rods handle 154CM steel?

2. If so, how should I go about it. Am I OK going 40 degrees with a 30 degree back bevel?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bucktool_02]

Answers:
1. Absolutely.

2. Sure you can do that. Or do the opposite: go with 30 degrees until it's sharp. Then a few swipes at 40 degrees to remove any burr, and to hone, and make a little micro bevel to strengthen the final edge.

 

[carrot]

Most, if not all Benchmades that I've handled are sharpened from the factory around 40º. I've found 154CM a slight challenge to sharpen as you need to be careful to remove the burr or else you'll find "it dulls too quickly."