convex edges

im a huge fan of convex edges and grinds...i dont think a convex grind is suitable for every knife (or a convex edge). but i find this edge to be the most utilitarian. i got a Fiddleback a Bravo1 and a Gossman psk all with some degree of convex (grind and edge). i do agree with scott on the teeth matter. i recently bought a big bowie that shaves hair but still has a bunch of teeth. only maint i give it is a few passes on the strop after a hard day of use.
 
one thing Christian and I were discussing the other night is the use of marker to help track angles and methods when sharpening convex edges.
 
Big Mike said:
Agreed, the Sharpie trick is a convex sharpener’s friend. :thumbup: :cool: :thumbup:
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Indeed!


For you folks who make your own strops, is there any particular type of leather you use? Have some crappy tandy leather that takes compound OK, but not great.
 
OK I have a question that has been bothering me since I started reading this thread. I sharpen nearly everything (mostly folding knives) on a Harbor Freight 1X30 belt sander, then I use strops to maintain the edge. I have as of yet dulled a knife down far enough to have to put it on the sander again. So I am using a a knife with a convex edge only correct?
 
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hunter s thompson said:
OK I have a question that has been bothering me since I started reading this thread. I sharpen nearly everything (mostly folding knives) on a Harbor Freight 1X30 belt sander if I am right this is creating a convex edge right? then I use strops to maintain the edge. I have as of yet dulled a knife down far enough to have to put it on the sander again. So I am using a a knife with a convex edge only correct?
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its convexed :)
 
Careful angle control on a platen would give you a flat beveled edge, but using the slack belt will produce a convex profile.

Convex is the cat’s meow in my book. :thumbup: :cool: :thumbup:




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