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How best to sharpen the "nose" part of a Strider BN?

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Sierra1

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OK you Strider geniuses - I really need your help. I am using a Spyderco Sharpmaker on my Strider BN, and am able to get the long flat part of the blade extremely sharp. But for some reason I cannot seem to get the short "nose" part of the blade any sharper than a dull spoon. Any ideas, or suggestions about what I might be doing wrong?

Thanks for your help!

Sierra1
 
Sierra1, first, check out:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=215146

I might be talking off the top of my head, but here goes. The Sharpmaker only has 2 angles. 20 degrees (40 degrees included angle) and 15 degrees (30 degrees included angle). Depending on what angle your BN was originally ground/sharpened at, I'd bet your front edge is close to 50-60 degrees included angle. The Sharpmaker, even at 20 degrees (40 degrees included angle), never touches the actual edge.

You could re-profile that front edge to work with your Sharpmaker. I wouldn't, however. Mick ground/sharpened it at the angle it is for a reason. It's extremely strong and chip resistant the way it is. A steeper angle would compromise all that.
 
Oops, I'm sorry! You asked for "Strider geniuses", didn't you? I am NOT a "Strider genius"!

Just kidding around. Let me know if I answered your question.
 
I do tech support for a living. That said, I have to "talk off the top of my head" quite a bit, especially on new models, models I don't specialize in, etc.

I see that this thread is getting viewed quite a bit. As I've never seen a Tanto fixed blade Strider, I need to know that the info I gave Sierra1 was accurate. I have seen & held a GB. I own an old Benchmade Stryker (extremely Americanized Tanto blade).

You "Strider geniuses" out there, let me know if I answered Sierra1's question accurately... BTW, as usual, no sarcasm intended.
 
L.O.,

OK, I tried altering the angle to a "steeper" angle - it helped a little. There's still a significant distinction in sharpness between the nose part of the blade and the rest of the blade.

Just wondering if anyone has come up with a better sharpening solution for this part of an Americanized tatno blade that doesn't significantly compromise durability (although, if you've ever held a Strider BN, lack of durability isn't one of the first concerns that pops into your head...).

Also, I wasn't trying to be discriminating when asking for Strider geniuses - compared to me, EVERYONE is a Strider savant.

Thanks again,

Sierra1 :)
 
i think L.O. is on the right track. when using bench stones i have to raise the end of the knife handle to sharpen the curved portion of blade near the tip. i dont know how you would do that with the new sharpening systems, maybe just freehand it.
 
Freehand works the best. The angle is a compromise - you don't want it shaving sharp, or you'll compromise the strong leading edge. This edge can still be made sharp (with a steep angle), but it won't feel as sharp as the primary edge due to the angle.
 
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