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tikkidaddy

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What is the factory primary edge bevel angle for the TM, SRK, and Recon Scout when western grinds are applied?

I got ahold of a used Carbon V SRK off Ebay, which up until a week ago I have been able to keep razor sharp, w/ minor relief adjustment, but those days are over.
 
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I called them, and the rep said 27 degrees! I don't know about anyone else who reads this, but that sounds just a little bit high to me.

Im going w/ 25 each side...I know the edge needs to be really steep on the outdoor knives in question, but 25 seems like a good middle of the road compromise.
 
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Hi,
I'm not sure. Give our customer services team a call at (805) 658-0180 - they will be able to advise you
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Do you work for Cold Steel? Just for the record, I love Cold Steel blades, I have a few and have a new Recon XL on the way... that being said, if you work from them you should be answering the question not giving a phone number... that is real customer service. I am a boss in a customer service environment, don't take this as critical feedback... it's an opportunity...
 
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Tikki, I think you could take any of those knives down to 20* per side and still have plenty of durability. Nothing wrong with 25* per side if that's what you're comfortable with, though. Super steep angles aren't uncommon on factory edges. My Gerber Steadfast was ~28* per side, and both my Tops knives were ~30* per side. :eek::D I've since taken all three down to 20* per with a 25* micro bevel. They cut much better. I'm actually of the opinion that it's better for companies to leave heavy duty blades at steeper angles, so the customer can decide whether to thin them out or leave them steep (the old adage applies that you can always remove metal but you can't put it back). :thumbup:
 
Amen to that!

Taking a SRK down to 20 degrees w/o a wet-grinding system, or Japanese waterstones would be a PITA, much less the mighty TM though!.

Im thinking a convex hybrid, like whats produced w/ the Worksharp, but I don't know if the Worksharp angle guides will accomodate steel that thick.

The Ken Onion version has adjustable angle guides.....
 
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