TOPS/BUCK CSAR-T Folder question

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EODPAul

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Hi all,

I recently bought a CSAR-T folder, and carry it every day. I love the knife, despite the weight, but can't, anywhere, find any specifics on blade angle, for sharpening. I have a Smith's Pocket Pal, which I carry as well, but don't want to ruin the edge or make it more difficult to sharpen later, and I plan on using it for what it was designed. I'm not versed in sharpening at all, and more likely to use a preset sharpener than a stone...

Any info would be great.

Thanks in advance,

Paul
 
Here's the reply I got from Lansky Sharpeners themselves, wrt using their system (which I just bought and really like). Nice people at both Buck and Lansky! My question was regarding the angle to use on their system.

"Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out to us. To best answer your question, you need to understand a few fundamentals of our system. Firstly, the positioning of the clamp affects the angle; the 4 angle holes are just references and we can't guarantee those angles will be exactly what is on your knife. The further the clamp jaws are from the actual cutting edge of the knife, the shallower (smaller #) angle you'll have. For your knife, it most likely had a 20-25 degree bevel from the factory (put on BY HAND, so even Buck won't tell you exactly what angle your knife is at). Best thing to do is stay in the 25 degree hole, and move the clamp around on the knife until the angle lines up with what the knife already has. Please e-mail me at Lanskysharpeners@gmail.com if you have further questions! Thanks again, and I hope we get you nice and sharp"
 
I use the EdgePro Apex so I looked up a pic of your Lansky. It looks straightforward and user friendly.

My sharpening system and yours are quite similar. What I do in order to match my existing cutting edge grind angle is mark the entire length of the cutting edge with a big Sharpie Permanent Marker. Then I do a very light test run with a fine stone to see if I am hitting the correct angle by how much and where on the edge the black marking is removed. Repeat, if necessary, then get to sharpening.

Also, I use blue painter's tape to mask off the parts of the blade I don't want messed up during the sharpening process. Lastly, I wash up real good afterwards in order to clear all fine metal bits so I don't get them into my eyes.

You could take some photos. I'd love to see your setup/process.


Lansky:

 
I actually ended up exchanging my CSAR-T for another after finding a small defect (crack in the blade at the thumbstuds). My new one (same knife) is razor sharp from the box, but I'll be playing with my Lansky system on other, cheaper (issued) knives soon. I'll post pics of it when I get the time to practice. Practicing on government issued items is quite cost effective, lol.
Thanks for the tips and ideas!
 
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