Having trouble getting a good edge on my Swamp Warden

[Nathan Ihrke]

Hey Good People,
I have had my Swamp Warden now for a few months and absolutely love it. The problem I am having now though is getting a good edge on it using my sharpmaker. I have NEVER had this problem using this sharpening system and feel like a real knuckle head. Any advice or help would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[hoopster]

Double check the angles. Is it possible you're hitting the blade coating instead of the very edge? Swamp Wardens get scary sharp although I've never used a sharpmaker, just a DMT diafold fine.

 

[Nathan Ihrke]

Hoopster, you are a genius. So used to 30 degrees and never hat to sharpen it before and didn't have a good feel for how it would sharpen. PROBLEM SOLVED

 

[hoopster]

Hoopster, you are a genius. So used to 30 degrees and never hat to sharpen it before and didn't have a good feel for how it would sharpen. PROBLEM SOLVED

More like a good guesser. That's how I did so well on multiple choice exams.
Glad it's working out for you. I keep hearing good things about the sharpmakers I might try to pick one up someday.

 

[Nathan Ihrke]

If you get one I recommend getting all the files available with it. It comes with a fine and I think either medium or course, but there are a few others available that really helps with a great edge.