Grind Angle Suggestions

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Im gonna get my LMF2 reprofiled and was just wondering whats a good grind angle to have on a woods blade, any suggestions ? I also have a CS AK-47 im getting reprofiled too and wanted to know also what would be a good grind angle to have put on a tactical folder ?
 
i would go with a convex edge for a woods blade. they tend to cut a lot better than a v edge. if the ak has a factory edge i would give it a try first and then decide if it needs anything done to the edge. it might be ok the way it is. if not you can have the edge thinned if you want it to cut a little better. if you are looking for someone to do it for you i can sharpen both knives.
here are a few threads to check out. there are knives i put convex edges on and v edges on. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651061 http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585019 http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6774942#post6774942
 
^ That. Convex is where it's at for hard-use stuff. For a defensive folder, you can get away with a more acute angle since it most likely will not be used for hard woodwork and things like that.
 
will i still be able to do things like skin game and food processing with a convex edge? cause i use my knives for everything when i have them strapped to my side
 
Yup! The only place you might notice a very slight decrease in effectiveness might be when doing extremely fine food prep, but you wouldn't be doing that with a field knife anyway, you'd be doing it with a chef's knife. :)
 
can i use a lansky sharpening system to put a convex edge on my knife or would i just have to take it in to my local knife shop again ?
 
Personally, I would just strop on compound loaded leather to maintain the convex, it's much more forgiving than a V-bevel as far as how you care for it. Stropping with BRKT black compound is a very quick, effective way to keep a convex in good order. If you need a bit more abrasive power than that because your edge is badly dulled, just clip some wet-or-dry sandpaper over your leather strop, and sharpen just like you'd strop, with an edge-trailing stroke. :)
 
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