Edge angles?

[Shotgun]

I've tried asking in different threads what some of the angles are on some of these blades with no response. So I figured I'd ask here and if no one answered, I guess I'd eyeball it when I get them. What are the edge angles on the HR LM and M6? Do the angles change per knife, per size, or are they all the same? Thanks for any help.

 

[Brian Andrews]

All the swamp rats I own have a very slight convex edge to them. So, there is no real answer to your question. If you want to keep the convex edge, you have to sharpen with a different method than you are used to with the traditional v-grind edge. Such as the deformable surface (mousepad) and sandpaper technique. Or, if you prefer a v-grind, you can re-profile with your stones or sharpening system. I have left some of my SW's with the convex edge, and have reprofiled others.

Hope that helps.

 

[clone7]

All the swamp rats I own have a very slight convex edge to them. So, there is no real answer to your question. If you want to keep the convex edge, you have to sharpen with a different method than you are used to with the traditional v-grind edge. Such as the deformable surface (mousepad) and sandpaper technique. Or, if you prefer a v-grind, you can re-profile with your stones or sharpening system. I have left some of my SW's with the convex edge, and have reprofiled others.

Hope that helps.

a nice picture to explain what Brian means.