Correct sharpening angle

Deibiddo

Deibiddo

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Does anyone know what the correct sharpening angle for the small sebbie is? What does CRK send it out with and what do you guys prefer? thanks, i'm using a sharpmaker
 
With the sharp maker, you only have 2 options unless you are going to freehand on the rods. Neither the 15 or the 20 have matched any of my sebenzas. The sebenzas that I have had an angle around 18 when I got them, I have mine at 16 now. That angle seems to be good for me for a balance between cutting and edge holding
 
Agreed with stated.

I sharpen most of my Sebenzas at 16 or 17. If I go with a micro bevel I like 15 then do the micro bevel at 17. The factory edge is usually convex but I have always sharpened mine with a straight "V" type or a micro bevel and had good results. There is nothing wrong with a convex I just use them on my thicker blades that is all. The vis just right for the things I usually cut with my sebenza and is my personal opinion.
 
The edge is convexed from CRK so you need to flaten that out first and/or rebevel the blade to match the angle if you want to use a system of some sort to work on a factory edge. I hate sharpening systems and feel every one should learn to sharpen free hand, it's so much easier. :):thumbup:
 
Haze said:
The edge is convexed from CRK so you need to flaten that out first and/or rebevel the blade to match the angle if you want to use a system of some sort to work on a factory edge. I hate sharpening systems and feel every one should learn to sharpen free hand, it's so much easier. :):thumbup:
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Yes sharpening systems are for nerdy, precise, and technical edge; and yes, convex is probably more traditional, a better skill to have, and easier for an experienced sharpener. I Have no trouble with either and pros and cons of both are discussed elsewhere. I will just say this. I HIGHLY recommend that your first try at sharpening by hand is NOT on CRK or any other expensive knife, as there is a learning curve!
 
That is indeed a good and well made point. :D

Sharpski said:
Yes sharpening systems are for nerdy, precise, and technical edge; and yes, convex is probably more traditional, a better skill to have, and easier for an experienced sharpener. I Have no trouble with either and pros and cons of both are discussed elsewhere. I will just say this. I HIGHLY recommend that your first try at sharpening by hand is NOT on CRK or any other expensive knife, as there is a learning curve!
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I dunno. I put my edge to my stone and just go. Prolly 30 inclusive if not less. Maybe 25. I like thinner edges and CRK's S30V is good stuff.
 
My new small, 2012 version, fit the 15 degree angle on the Sharpmaker, except for the tip, which was between 15 and 20. About 10 swipes on the diamond rods and the tip was at 15 degrees as well.

In contast to Haze, I sharpen freehand and with the sharpmaker, and find the sharpmaker easier. I sharpen freehand when I want a convex edge, or with certain knives just for fun. I also don't think that "every one should learn to sharpen free hand". Some people just don't have the eye, fine motor skills, patience, or understanding to sharpen free hand. It's kind of like sharpening a pencil, you can do it free hand, but it's easier to use a pencil sharpener and most usually get a better result.
 
I personally think if you want to own and use knives you should learn how to look after them, even when you're not sitting at home with all these wonderfull sharpening contraptions infront of you. Yes, that is easy for me to say as I have spent a lot of time sharpening things in the air as a forester but it's really not as hard as you make it sound at all. You just have to take the time to learn it, same as driving a car, shooting a gun or bow, martial arts or any other learned skill. :)

brownshoe said:
My new small, 2012 version, fit the 15 degree angle on the Sharpmaker, except for the tip, which was between 15 and 20. About 10 swipes on the diamond rods and the tip was at 15 degrees as well.

In contast to Haze, I sharpen freehand and with the sharpmaker, and find the sharpmaker easier. I sharpen freehand when I want a convex edge, or with certain knives just for fun. I also don't think that "every one should learn to sharpen free hand". Some people just don't have the eye, fine motor skills, patience, or understanding to sharpen free hand. It's kind of like sharpening a pencil, you can do it free hand, but it's easier to use a pencil sharpener and most usually get a better result.
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Never said it was hard. People have different abilities. Everyone is not able to drive a car or likes to drive a car. I do not have a lot of "contraptions" only "system" is the sharpmaker...recommended by spyderco (of course), cold steel and crk...good "mixed" company. The systems bring sharp edges to those with less patience or not enough ability to do it freehand. However, I agree, if you are not physically impaired, everyone should have a tool and skill to sharpen knives, it's a"life skill".
 
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