Busse Sharpening

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chrissr

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I finally got around to try to sharpen my first Busse (GW, .200, Urban Crinkle) and I had some difficulties. I've never had to sharpen such a thick, coated blade.

I usually try to grind the relief at a nearly flat angle, but I can't do that with this without taking off some of the coating near the edge. I ground a relief that didn't remove any coating, but I was unable to get the knife as sharp as I would like.

Are there any special techniques for sharpening a thick, coated blade such as this or is it expected that you'll have to remove some of the coating to get it sharp?

Would anyone like to share pictures of their sharpened edges on coated blades?
 
im no sharpening expert but i have had good luck with my edge pro on my bm and everything else for that matter and without wearing any finish except where i am removing metal. you might try sharpening at a less flat angle. best of luck, keep us posted.
joshua
 
HEE HEE I know this dosn't have anything to do with the topic but i just ordered that exact knife. is it like the picture shows on the stores website?

The Wait may actuly kill me...:eek:

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If you don't want your secondary bevel (cutting edge) to eat into the primary bevel with coating then you have no choice but to increase the angle of your edge. The increased angle will be stronger and can still shave etc.... It just would not be a slicing demon.
 
To add to his question, I too am still having difficulty sharpening my BATAC on the sharpmaker... would taping sandpaper on and going backwards help take more metal/coat off more aggressively?

I simply cannot match the edge that is on my SR mini mojo... and the BATAC is supposed to be better, from what i hear.

It seems like part of the problem is that the actual exposed metal along the edge on the BATAC is just about 1/3 of the size of that on the mojo... I am still confused why I can't get this BATAC super sharp.
 
If I recall, nozh2002 uses an angled stone and strop setup, ending with diamond paste.

I use everything from a sharpmaker to a belt sander on mine depending on edge type and blade.

I have found that Norton waterstones do a nice job as well! Just need to be patient and take your time.
 
I don't worry about the coatings when sharpening - if they wear a little or a heck of a lot, it doesn't really matter, they'll wear anyway in use. :)
 
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