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Convex Edges and Fallkniven

I wind up making my convex edges into standard v-grinds when I sharpen them. It just works better for me and is the way I sharpen.
 
Phil Brown said:
I've been using that exact same Eze-lap diamond rod for about a year now, and it's my absolute favorite field sharpener. Over time, it's gotten more coarse and raises a burr very quickly, so quickly that the rest of the process seems painfully slow. It leaves a perfectly toothy edge for my paper and cardboard knife. They can be found for around $20, and break down into a ~4 inch package. It comes with a belt sheath, but I mostly carry mine in an enlarged firesteel loop.

This has been a very informative thread; also gratifying to see such a respected knifemaker using roughly the same method/tools as me!
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Thanks Phil. There are so many differnet sharpeners out there to choose from. I've got ALOT of them but have narrowed it down to the EZ LAP and DMT. The other one I like for quick touch ups is the now discontinued Schrade Honesteel. It is coated with chromium carbide. It also works well for splitting the pelvic bone on a deer.
Scott
 
I used to use the mouse pad method - and that was fine - but the edge was a little steep. I now use a VERY stiff piece of leather - or just a small piece of flat glass with 2000 grit on it. I start with the flat of the blade and ever so slightly curve up my edge until I feel the resistance change. When I reach the edge of the blade, the feel changes an I know I should not rotate any more.

In this manner I can get a smooth convex edge. This is, ofcourse, based on the existing convex that the blade was ground to. You can change that a little - but not much.

I am VERY happy with the performance of my edges - so there is no reason to change.

TF
 
Is the fallkniven H1 a flat zero edge scandi grind as it appears or a convex grind as the fallkniven site states? I asked this in the testing forum before I noticed this thread. Thanks.
 
Rebelder said:
However, I see that Fallkniven, which produces knives with convex edges, sells diamond stones for use with their knives and recommend using diamond and ceramic for sharpening them.
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A hand held whetstone can be used to maintain a convex edge as stated on the Fallkniven website. It takes a bit of practice, but it does work :thumbup:



Kind regards
Mick
 
Angle iron, It is a convex profile but has a micro bevel (really small) at the final edge. I tend to refine the profile (thinner) and even tho I add a micro bevel I blend it by several honing steps with compounds on a hard substrate. Not sure that I don't defeat the purpose of the micro bevel (to add strength) but I don't use my stuff very abusively...even tho I do baton with them as needed.
 
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