Sharpmaker good for SNG blade not for Crusader Forge Folder?

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jagman13

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I just bought a sypderco sharpmaker after reading reviews here. Well I tried it on my Strider SNG S30V steel and holy crap it is razor sharp never has been so sharp. I then tried to get a better edge on my new Crusader Forge Metro Tactical Folder. I has not improved at all despite the proper technique.

The CF blade seemed much wider and a I did the whole sharpie on the blade and the sharpie ink is not coming off the edge at all and the sharpening seems to be hitting right above the edge but not on the edge itself. I am using the 40 degree setting any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
The edge angle on your knife is too obtuse. It wont sharpen on the 40 degree setting unless you reprofile it. With the sharpmaker stock stones it would take a very long time.
 
Thanks that does make sense. When you say reprofile how would I accomplish that? Do I need a custom job from someone who can do that?

"Obtuse"
mathematics : not ending in a sharp point : measuring between 90 degrees and 180 degrees
 
jagman13 said:
Thanks that does make sense. When you say reprofile how would I accomplish that? Do I need a custom job from someone who can do that?

"Obtuse"
mathematics : not ending in a sharp point : measuring between 90 degrees and 180 degrees
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Used in edges, obtuse is a relative term. Obviously no knives have an edge of anything close to 90°, so many people consider 30-40° inclusivethe "90" of edges, the neutral middle ground position. I also say relative because my CS Bushman is far more obtuse (~40°) than my Spyderco Calypso (~25°). Neither one is over 90°, so obtuse is technically incorrect.

It seems like if the marker isn't coming off then you definitely have a case of a rather obtuse edge for a pocket knife. If you don't have the tools (I have reprofiled on the Sharpmaker... never ever try it) then there are a bunch of people here that do have said tools and most will sharpen your knife for a nominal fee (shouldn't be over $15 including shipping to and from) and they can give you an edge far sharper than any person could conceivably need, unless you plan on surgery with a pocket knife.

I would suggest picking up a pocket edge angle tool. Always a nice thing to have around, especially when you get the tools to reprofile and start doing it.
 
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I have personally seen a crusader forge with a measured 80+ degree edge. It was embarrassing
 
wyattT said:
I have personally seen a crusader forge with a measured 80+ degree edge. It was embarrassing
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You mean the lock face being measured from the spine, right? That is not an edge, that is a wedge.
 
So kwackster great information. thank you. I was going to send the blade to Richard J for reprofiling since I don't know how to nor have a wicked edge. I see no other way.

Thanks again
 
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