question on sharpening chipmunk

[huh]

Planning to put it on the sharpmaker.
Who knows the angle of its edge? Thanks.

 

[mtnbkr]

I don't think a chipmunk will appreciate that. Besides, how do you get them to sit still long enough to get an even edge on the little critters?


Chris

 

[Mike990]

They are hand ground so I am sure there is a lot variation. Even in the factory knives there is quite a bit of variation as most are hand sharpened. No way of telling. You just keep grinding until you raise a burr on each side. Try not to let it slip off the sharpmaker as it will round the tip if you do. I would start with the larger of the two angles. The 20 degree aka 40 inclusive works very well for a strong sharp edge.

 

[Sid Post]

You can take a black felt tip marker and "paint" the edge. A couple of strokes at the right angle will wipe it clean otherwise, you adjust the angle accordingly.

 

[huh]

Thanks, I am going to work on it now.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Originally posted by mtnbkr
I don't think a chipmunk will appreciate that. Besides, how do you get them to sit still long enough to get an even edge on the little critters?


Chris

Freeze em first ,oh you were joking, nevermind.