Noob Question: ZT 550 Sharpening Angle

[Robert Hode]

Hi guys
I'm new to the knife world so be gentle.
I just picked up a ZT500, and a Spyderco sharpener.
Is the factory angle on the blade the same as on the sharpener (20 deg)?
If not, do I need to reprofile the edge to 20 deg, or just use the existing blade angle?

Thanks for your time
Bob

 

[KershawLynda]

Our knives are all sharpened by hand, so they vary slightly. But it should be between 20-22 degrees. Your 20 degree sharpener should work fine.

 

[stabman]

Yep, the 20 degree angle worked fine on mine.

 

[Robert Hode]

Thank you for getting back so quick!
I'm looking forward to using my knife, and reading these forums.

 

[JuJu-]

Hi guys
I'm new to the knife world so be gentle.
I just picked up a ZT500, and a Spyderco sharpener.
Is the factory angle on the blade the same as on the sharpener (20 deg)?
If not, do I need to reprofile the edge to 20 deg, or just use the existing blade angle?

Thanks for your time
Bob

Welcome Bob. Did you typo or did you actually mean a zt 0500 mudd. Because if so, pictures please!

 

[Robert Hode]

Welcome Bob. Did you typo or did you actually mean a zt 0500 mudd. Because if so, pictures please!

Typo it's a 550

 

[JuJu-]

Can't blame a guy for getting excited! Nice o.d. scale by the way.

 

[jasonp]

Heck, mine came dull so I hit it with the 25 deg. Lansky and it worked great.

 

[dalefuller]

My 550 worked fine wth the 20 deg Sharpmaker setting. It put a nice little microbevel on the blade and then I finished it off with a few strokes on a bare leather strop. S35VN really takes to stropping once the edge is set well.