Grind angle

[kunchi97]

I'm new to knife sharpening and knives in general. I want to know what angle to sharpen my knives at.

I have a chisel ground and a v ground, (I don't know if that makes a difference)

 

[Twindog]

The V edge looks like a V, sharpened on both sides. The chisel is sharpened like a chisel, on one side.

For V edges on an EDC with good steel, I like to use 30 degrees inclusive (15 on both sides). It's a good compromise angle for performance and durability. I like to profile my blades to 30 degrees with a Wicked Edge, and then use the 30-degree setting on the Sharpmaker for quick tune ups.

 

[goodeyesniper]

depends on the steel, the heat treat, and what you'll be cutting. Usually the 30-40 degree range is recommended, with the "better" steels being better down towards 30, and the softer steels up around 40. It depends on your personal preference, and your tools at hand also. I have a sharpmaker to do most of my touch ups, so I aim to have most of my edges in the 30 inclusive range, but do most touchups on the 40 degree setting for ease of sharpening.