I was just sharpening up by BK2 with my lansky sharpener, and was wondering if after sharpening the edge at the 20deg angles if dropping to the 15deg angles to take the shoulders off of the edges would be a good idea. I'm not sure if this would help to "semi" convex it or if it would make it worse by adding essentially two shoulders instead of one bigger one. I realize it's not a real convex, but thought it may make for a slightly better slicer. I like the lansky system to sharpen for its ease of use, and was just wondering if anyone else had tried this and if it made a better slicer or if it would be a waste of time.
-
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Lansky to "semi convex"?
- Thread starter dgir
- Start date
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2010
- Messages
- 6,118
If all you are wanting to do is knock the shoulders off, this is the method I have used with some really nice results, and was incredibly cost effective.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...tory-edge-to-convex-with-the-BK2-(and-others)
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...tory-edge-to-convex-with-the-BK2-(and-others)
Yep thanks Derek I've read that post great idea! I just didn't have any emery boards so was just thinking of another option with something I had already.
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2011
- Messages
- 1,574
I have used a stone from my gatco set that is similar to convex a knife. I basically just take the knife and gently rock it while I sharpen it. almost if I am looking to shave off a small layer of the stone. I have gotten some convexes that i am more than happy with that way. It's probably not the most even convex but it is functional.
Yeah those look pretty sweet, I'll have to get me a slack belt sander. I've got a four inch belt sander but no option for slacking the belt I don't think. I should check and see if there is some way to do it.
What you're talking about doing is actually a "microbevel". Usually you do the low angle one first to get the shoulders really leaned back, then do a few passes at fine-very fine to get the "microbevel" set.
Did it to my War Sword, and it worked great.
Did it to my War Sword, and it worked great.