Question: small insingo and sharpmaker angle?

[TrailWolf]

Just a quick question regarding the small insingo and the spyderco sharpmaker:

Do you guys use 40* or 30* on the factory edge?

Thanks!

 

[krazichinaman]

I use the 40º setting and it works fine. You can always use the sharpie method (mark the entire edge with a sharpie) and see where the metal is removed. :thumbup:

 

[Ken44]

CRK did set them around 17/18 per side if I'm not mistaken. I've always went with 40(20 a side) on my sebenzas, and most all other knives. You would have to remove steel getting it down to 30, and it will take a while. Hit them on 40 and they'll be popping hairs again in no time.

40 will give you a tougher edge, but its still plenty thin enough to make for a great slicer as well. Best all around edge angle IMO.

 

[krazichinaman]

......................... I've always went with 40(20 a side) on my sebenzas, and most all other knives. You would have to remove steel getting it down to 30, and it will take a while. Hit them on 40 and they'll be popping hairs again in no time.

40 will give you a tougher edge, but its still plenty thin enough to make for a great slicer as well. Best all around edge angle IMO.

+1 :thumbup:

 

[TrailWolf]

Thanks guys - that's what I figured - been using the 40* and will continue to do so