Factory edge angle on endura?

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I have tried googling and looking at the spyderwiki and couldn't find much info on the factory angle. I use a GATCO sharpening system, so as far as the angles that are available on it, what is the closest approximation?
 
the angle will be different on both sides because it is done by hand on a power grinder. Rebevel to whatever angle you like and enjoy your new knife.
 
Hmmm...okay. Thanks for the heads up. I did some dicking around and 20 degrees seems about right for me. Time to make it scary-sharp.

Cheers.
 
Isn't 20 a bit wide for this VG-10 knife? I have the sharpmaker and I heard that Sal said -on the dvd-that Spyderco knives are more like a 15 degree angle from the factory. VG-10 is an excellent steel so I would say give it a total edge of 30 so 15 per side. I use the 20 degree 40 total for softer steel like AUS-8. I also use the 15 per side for meat knives. Does it make any sense what I've just said?

I would wait for others to say something about it cause I'm a beginner btw.
 
Whatever you do, use a permanent marker on the bevels so you can see where you're grinding. As long as you're getting the edge, it's fine.
 
Every Endura I've owned, and I've owned six or seven, has come from the factory with approximately a 40 degree primary angle. I sharpen at a 30 degree angle, and over the course of time re-profile on diamond stones the primary angle to 30-35 degrees....it takes some time. This profile on a Endura works best for me as an EDC.

- regard
 
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Model said:
Wow, that's a lot bigger of an angle than I thought. Thanks for the info guys.
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....let me say the Endura's I own have all been FRN models; I would imagine that the flat ground, Foliage Green Endura is ground with at a bit lower angle. I want one !

I'm saving ! :)

- regards
 
I'm too spoiled by my flat-ground Millies and Paras, and I discovered my saber-ground E4Wave wasn't much of a slicer (had a really hard time peeling an apple), so I took some sandpaper and some patience and convexed the whole blade. Here's the result:

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Now it's cutting performance is on a whole different level!
 
THG said:
Whatever you do, use a permanent marker on the bevels so you can see where you're grinding. As long as you're getting the edge, it's fine.
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I use that method to and it works good,it`s a good way to stay at the right angle.
 
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