What edge angles do you like for 420HC?

Buck seems to put a 18* edge angle on some models. When I sharpen them, I'll go back trying to hit/ establish the same angle. Then as I knock off the burr I'll give it a micro bevel at around 15*. This really boosts it's performance. DM
 
I used to play around with angles on My homemade edge pro style sharpener and angle finding app.. Now I am lazy and keep a 15 degree per side on everything. I have no idea what that translates to when sharpening full flat kitchen knives with no flats. It seems to work.
BTW my buck 112 came with an angle that almost exactly matched my 15 degree jig
 
Heat treat and intended use.

I have a couple of Case Tru-Sharp (420HC at 56 Rc) and find when I sharpen them too thin, they tend to roll an edge more easily than Buck's 420HC (58 Rc, give or take).

What I'm doing with a knife has an effect on what angle I'll shoot for. The rougher the work, the steeper the angle. For EDC and kitchen use, I use a 17 deg/side back bevel with a convexed 20 deg/side micro bevel at the apex.

David: I would be curious to learn what technique you use to establish a shallower micro bevel instead of a more obtuse one. Rounded belt?
 
I don't know. What ever angle Buck puts on the 110, and the 301 seem to work just fine for my uses.
 
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