For those who have Sebenza + Sharpmaker

[gajinoz]

I've been thinking about the first ever sharpening of my new Sebenza when the time comes and this will be done on my Sharpmaker. What I want to know is, is the Sebbie ground at the same angle (40) as the Sharpmaker? I really don't want to have to reprofile it. If it's only a degree or two it might not be so bad but any more might be a bit of a chore. The option of returning it for a factory sharpen is not viable for me over here on the other side of the planet.

 

[Ken C.]

This is taken directly form the CRK website.

What is the best way to keep my Chris Reeve Knife sharp?
One important thing to remember with any knife is to maintain the edge - it is better to keep it reasonably sharp rather than let it get completely dull and then try to get the edge back. To maintain an optimal cutting edge on a Chris Reeve knife, we recommend the use of the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker or a Lansky Sharpener. If you prefer to use a stone, the angle at which to sharpen will be best achieved at 18 - 20 degrees. We will sharpen any knife we have made free of charge. We ask only that you pay for the return shipping. Simply return the knife (in its sheath if applicable), make sure that you include your address and phone number and we will restore that famous, hair-popping sharp, Chris Reeve Knives edge.

Though the above statement doesn't tell you what angle to use I use the 40 deg. angle on my Sharpmaker. After only a few passes on both sides the edge is hair-popping sharp. I never experienced the need to profile the edge in anyway with this angle.

 

[gajinoz]

Thanks Ken, I should have read the website more thoroughly.

 

[guy g]

my two Sebenzas have never been sharpened by me on anything other than a Sharpmaker.

 

[Sproles]

Sharpmaker 40` and they are PERFECT! I mean these babies on the Sharpmaker can get SCAREY SHARP!

Pretty foolproof, too!

David