Izula grind question.

Shotgun · Sep 20, 2009

I read on the site that it's flat ground but doesn't say anything about the edge. Is it V grind? What angle approximately?

kta2402 · Sep 20, 2009

V grind 20° per side if I remember well

D1omedes · Sep 20, 2009

kta2402 said:
V grind 20° per side if I remember well

I agree. :thumbup:

Joben · Sep 20, 2009

Yes, the edge bevel is 20°, give or take a smidge due to the fact that they are hand sharpened.

knerd · Sep 20, 2009

Must be an Emerson owner.

The Izula has a V-grind and RAT tries to ship them out with as close as they can get to a 20° angle per side.

Shotgun · Sep 20, 2009

AKnife said:
Must be an Emerson owner.

If that's directed at me I don't get it.

What do you guys think about V grinds versus convexed ones?

otis williams · Sep 20, 2009

Shotgun said:
What do you guys think about V grinds versus convexed ones?

my izula was the sharpest from the factory i've ever purchased. it's taken me a bit to convex it, but it slices bread better than most bread knives i've used....

i guess the short answer is "yes."

smustian · Sep 20, 2009

Shotgun said:
What do you guys think about V grinds versus convexed ones?

I think you find that people on this forum each have their own preference. You pick which you like the best and go for it.

knerd · Sep 20, 2009

Shotgun said:
If that's directed at me I don't get it.

What do you guys think about V grinds versus convexed ones?

Eh, nvm. :foot:

I think V grinds are fine and after a few sharpenings the edge will start to convex any way. People say convex edges are easier to maintain in the field and can take more abuse that V grinds, but I'm sure there isn't that much of a difference. It's more of preference than it is performance. Either one will work just fine.

lukacsmihaly · Sep 21, 2009

Mine is convex.

Horn Dog · Sep 21, 2009

Sharp is sharp. Mine will be convex because I don't feel like bolting the platen back on my Kalamazoo today.

HICKMAN · Sep 21, 2009

ok, so for us knife noobs, what's the best way for us to maintain the edge?

I was watching the videos on knifeshipfree.com using the 2000 grit sandpaper and leather strops, seemed to make sense to me.

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/pages/Sharpening-Videos

Mr .44 Spl · Sep 21, 2009

I'm no expert on sharpening, but a few swipes on the Spyderco Sharpmaker gaves me a very sharp edge. Not hair splitting sharp, but definitely sharper than you need for shaving hair. Sharp enough that if you try to shave hair on your forearm, you need to be very careful that the blade doesn't bite. (Please don't ask how I know>

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The angle on my Izula seems like a perfect match for the Sharpmaker.

These darn RAT knives just get better and better.

knerd · Sep 21, 2009

Mr .44 Spl said:
I'm no expert on sharpening, but a few swipes on the Spyderco Sharpmaker gaves me a very sharp edge. Not hair splitting sharp, but definitely sharper than you need for shaving hair. Sharp enough that if you try to shave hair on your forearm, you need to be very careful that the blade doesn't bite. (Please don't ask how I know>)

The angle on my Izula seems like a perfect match for the Sharpmaker.

These darn RAT knives just get better and better.

Yep the sharpmaker works fine. I usually strop after finishing up on the sharpmaker and it gets the edge hair popping sharp and the stropping helps polish up the edge a little. :thumbup:

I still need to pick up one of those double sided strops w/ compound from KSF.

HICKMAN · Sep 21, 2009

AKnife said:
Yep the sharpmaker works fine. I usually strop after finishing up on the sharpmaker and it gets the edge hair popping sharp and the stropping helps polish up the edge a little. :thumbup:

I still need to pick up one of those double sided strops w/ compound from KSF.

Got my compound in today, picked up some leather from a local hobby shop and will be making my strops, plus a field strop using a paint stir stick like they did in the KSF videos.