edge prefrence

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junoir

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I know busse uses a convex edge, but many people also reprofile with an edge pro ect. Is this because you like that type of edge better, or is it for convience sake? Also which type of edge profile is more durable in your opinion?
 
I have not perfected the convex sharpening method yet. But using my Apex Edge Pro I can get my blades scary sharp every time w/ a "v" grind. But I would eventually like to perfect the "convex" method on my larger choppers.


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Durability: I am not sure how much difference you would see in the durability in the various edges on smaller knives but the "convex" edge would definitely be more durable on the bigger choppers. More steel behind the edge.
 
junoir said:
I know busse uses a convex edge, but many people also reprofile with an edge pro ect. Is this because you like that type of edge better, or is it for convience sake? Also which type of edge profile is more durable in your opinion?
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I find convex to be far more durable. So much so that I have started taking my smaller knives to convex as well.

I'm kind of new to convex so I can't get them as sharp as a V edge but they will shave hair.

What I like is that I can carve up wood or cut up boxes and they will still shave hair after that.:thumbup:


 
Most folks like myself use the edgepro because it is easier to get a scary sharp edge without effort.

I also love the convex edge and have that on some of my knives. However, whenever I want a stupid sharp edge Right Now I bust out the edgepro.
 
a V grind is much easier than a Convex, but using a convex grind you achieve longer service life. The latter is much tougher.
 
I got on al my Busse's a v-edge. Would love to have convex edges on them but that's impossible with a Lansky:grumpy:
 
Ban said:
Most folks like myself use the edgepro because it is easier to get a scary sharp edge without effort.

I also love the convex edge and have that on some of my knives. However, whenever I want a stupid sharp edge Right Now I bust out the edgepro.
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Hey ban,

Try applying a good Edgepro edge but maybe a little thinner than you want.
Then strop that edge on some fine grit say 1500 then 2000 on a mouse pad.

This will give a controled transition to convex, removeing the bevel sholder and thickening the edge back up slightly. No reason for this to be any less sharp but you get the desired profile.

I always rough out a slightly to thin edge on course diamonds to start with Then polish it out on soft backed sandpaper. The act of polishing them automatically provides the convex edge I am looking for.
 
On the smaller knives like Game Warden and Active Duty I don't care so much (presently) but recently on my users I've been going convex, only because it's so easy to sharpen on the 1"x30" belt sander and strop! :thumbup:

I do have some I've kept sharp with a V edge. I can get them sharper this way, but it's not a practical enough difference to justify the time spent.
 
65535 said:
a V grind is much easier than a Convex, but using a convex grind you achieve longer service life. The latter is much tougher.
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Not sure how you figure it this? Getting a clean even v-grind is hard than doing convex by a good margin.

Convex sharpening requires little angle control, is fast since you can use fresh fast cutting paper, takes less equipment, Just a mouse pad.

V-grind is all about FIGHTING the natural tendancy for a convex edge to form.
Convex sharpening is just a matter of embraceing what will happen to one degree or another regardless. Much more Zen
 
I put a convex edge on my AD (first time doing it) and now I really like it. Doesnt take away alot of steel and is easy to sharpen. I wont do all my knives that way but I have done my FBM, Scrapper and Dumpster Mutt that way. Havent converted my other Busse's too it, but I did do a few of my other knives that way. I like it and i only need some sandpaper to clean it up. i think it cuts pretty good, to me it doesnt slice as finely as say my V grinds, but those knives tend to be thinner anyway.

I cut up a whole mess of crabs with my AD the other day and it was still shaving sharp when I was done. I am sure it wasnt all the grind;) but it had something to do with it.
 
Not sure it really matters with 99% of what I do with my knives. Hell, I'll grab my Superknife to cut up boxes. (Do I lose my Busse man-card for admitting that?)

That said, I prefer the convex on my big camping knives and v-grind on the small stuff. I just will never put the small stuff thru enuf torture to make a difference.
 
Justabuyer said:
Not sure how you figure it this? Getting a clean even v-grind is hard than doing convex by a good margin.

Convex sharpening requires little angle control, is fast since you can use fresh fast cutting paper, takes less equipment, Just a mouse pad.

V-grind is all about FIGHTING the natural tendancy for a convex edge to form.
Convex sharpening is just a matter of embraceing what will happen to one degree or another regardless. Much more Zen
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Very True! Totally Agree with you here.

The convex will take alot more time to set up initially but is much easier to maintain.

I will have to check out your knives and see how you put on that convex edge. Perhaps a tutorial on your method?
 
Thanks for the link resinguy, I have learned to do it on my own but this re-instills good technique.
 
I love convex edges - easy to put on and easy to maintain. With just sandpaper, mousepads and leather I can get ridiculously sharp edges, so I can't justify spending a lot on any other sharpening system.

Here's my game warden with a thinned out, scary sharp convex edge. That double cut also is very resistant to abrasion and looks great even after a lot of use. :cool:

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