Noob questions.

[freewheeling]

Hi:

I just got three new Kershaw knives and one of the Spyderco Sharpmaker things and was wondering whether I need to reshape any of the edges. These are the knives I purchased:

Leek 1660G10
Blur 1670S30V
Blur 1670BLKST

The top two have S30V blade and the bottom one has a partially serrated blade using Sandvik 14C28N stainless. A website I came across said that KAI, the parent company of Kershaw recommends a 16 degree bevel for their knives. Do I need to reshape the edge or should I just use the 15 degree angle on the Sharpmaker? If I reshape the edge would it be better to use a 30 degree (15/15) and then finish with a 40 degree (20/20)? Is the 16/16 degree angle (32 degrees) correct for all Kershaw edges or does it vary by blade material, model, etc..?

It'll probably be awhile before I need to resharpen the S30V blades, but thought I'd get ahead a little by asking the question now.

BTW, if there's a little wobble or play in the stones I could just use a little cheater shim on the inside to get the 16 degree angle couldn't I?

 

[jkwithawave]

15 should take care of them just fine. Watch the video that came with it too, Sal does a good job of explaining the Sharpmaker.

 

[mmkjohnson1]

Kershaw's website states that their knives are sharpened at an angle between 20-22 degrees. I use the 40 degree slots.

TO WHAT ANGLE SHOULD I SHARPEN MY KERSHAW BLADE?
Kershaw blades are sharpened to a range of angles, depending on the type of steel and end-use of the knife. Generally, Kershaw knives are sharpened to angles of between 20° and 22°. Fillet knives, however, are usually sharpened to 18°.

 

[freewheeling]

Thanks guys. I'll try the black marker test to make sure.

 

[TotalDbag]

No knife porn??? AWW!!!!