Sharpening a Gentleman Jim

gph

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I got a Gentleman Jim for a change up with my Endura Wave work knife. Looking at the back of the blade it doesn't look like a true chisel. It appears to have a bit of a micro bevel. Am I seeing this right? If so, how should I be sharpening it? I'm used to using a Sharpmaker.

If anyone is interested, the Gentleman Jim and Endura are very close in overall size and wave performance, though the technique is a little different. I give the edge to the Emerson in waving because the liner lock requires less effort to open. The Emerson has a more hand filling feel to it and the Spyderco wins at thumb ramp jimping and doubling as a bottle opener. If you require a knife on demand both are great knives.
 
Sharpen the side with a true relief bevel as normal, then knock the burr off the unsharpened side. Just the same as any other chisel style edge.
 
Just some detailed information for anyone searching for Sharpmaker techniques for this knife. I found this info posted elsewhere on this site and it works very well:

1/ Set it at 40 degrees.
2/ Run the left side as normal for 10 or so passes.
3/ Hold the right side bevel flat against the stone, turn just slightly off of the stone, then make 1 or 2 passes to remove the burr.
 
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