Buck Strider BG-42 - 30deg or 40deg bevel?

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I recall seeing some test results (Cliff's?) that showed BG-42 performing much better with a 30-degree included bevel vs. a 40-degree included bevel. But the stock on a Buck Strider is pretty thick, about 4.6mm. Considering the thickness of the blade and spine, would there be any cons to going to a 30-degree bevel? Or should I stick with what looks to be a 40-degree bevel (stock)?

Thanks.
 
At 30 it will cut significantly better.
30 is my standard bevel on my knives.
I can't think of any cons. anyone else?
 
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Cliff did post some statistics from Buck that had 420hc having better edge retention than BG42. This was because the 420hc had a lesser edge angle than the BG42.

I would say that BG42 should be able to handle 30 degrees included no problem.
 
Well, the one I had was about 25/50 deg. But I reprofiled it to 15/30, and it worked great, and took a superb polished edge.
 
I sharpen my BG-42 Sebenzas at 40 degrees, as Chris Reeve recommends, and then put a 30 degree back bevel on it.

But the Sebenza has a deep hollow grind, which means a short 40 degree edge bevel is still fairly thin, cutting into material.

It also depends on what you mean to cut. Relatively soft materials allow you to put a more acute edge even on weaker steels.
 
15 degrees is a standard bevel for a full size chopping axe. It is a very obtuse bevel for knives unless you are cutting metals and chopping bone. 20 degrees is recommended simply for the same reason that everyone said the earth was flat.

-Cliff
 
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