SAR 3 Sharpening?

[noeesp]

I use a spyderco triangle sharpener. It has two setings, a 30 degree and a 40degree. Which would be better for the SAR3? Sorry for the newbie question.

 

[swimmerdude1127]

I use 40 degree on pretty much every single one of my knives... Cuts almost as well as the 30 but is a more robust edge that will be less prone to rolling/chipping, etc

 

[ridgeline]

I use 40 degree on pretty much every single one of my knives... Cuts almost as well as the 30 but is a more robust edge that will be less prone to rolling/chipping, etc

I use the 40 degree setting for sharpening, and the 30 degree setting for "back-beveling" the edge, or reprofiling an existing edge before sharpening at the 40 degree setting.

 

[tundratrader]

Take the sticks out and hold them in your hands. Freehand until you hit
your hand, when it bleeds you are good to go.

 

[Bigfattyt]

30 per side or 30 inclusive?

30 per side is more like what I use for my choppers.

I like somewhere 25 degrees per side for smaller knives.

Now, I free hand on a strop, so not sure what exact angle my knives have on any edges.

 

[Davor]

Good question. I have a SAR 3 and members mentioned 1000 grit sand paper and a strop b/c it has a convex blade. I also have the Spyderco sharpmaker and I'm not sure I should use it for my SAR 3.

What would the SAR 3 inventor recommend?

 

[d.weglarz13]

Come on guys... This is a convex blade grind, no? Get a mousepad and some sandpaper and learn how to sharpen a convex grind the right way. Save the sharpmaker for your v-grinds. It's very easy to pick up the mousepad technique.

 

[resinguy]

The SAR-3 has a V-grind edge. I would use the 30° setting (that's inclusive) to set a new, thinner edge bevel, and then switch to the 40° holes for a few light final strokes to put on a microbevel.

 

[noeesp]

Thank you guys for your replies. check out my other thread of the SAR in action this weekend.

 

[PeterPHWS]

If you are re-profiling the edge with a sharp maker the "sharpie" on the edge will help .... and so will the diamond impregnated rods if you have to remove a lot of metal .... but other than those tips I would go with ResinGuy's suggestion .... that is what I do too and those edges last a good while and don't roll easily .... a straight 30 deg inclusive can roll a bit whittling hard wood ....