Sharpening Different Folders

[mildot326]

Well I "pulled the trigger" on a Wicked Edge sharpening system. My question is that I have a couple of folders, Benchmade McWilliams&Henry, Surefire Delta
EW-04, and a Hinderer XM-18. What is the angle for sharpening? or how do I figure that out?

 

[richard j]

i dont have a wicked edge but i would try the factory edge and see how that holds up and match it. i try to stick with at least a 20 degree angle per side when i sharpen knives unless the customer wants a different angle.

 

[rycen]

If you want to keep the factory angle or as close to it, use a sharpie to mark the edge to see where the stones hit and match the angle.

 

[richard j]

here is a thread i started on factory edges. check it out http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=819683