WSKT Sharpening Angle...

[Andy the Aussie]

...OK...just got my WSKT sharpener out of the box.... I have both the supplied 50 degree guide and the optional 40 degree guide... the question for all those in the know which do I use for what purpose.. ?

Thanks

Andy

 

[fatherhudson]

nearly all the knives i can think of would be just fine with a 40 degree inclusive bevel. it's a good all around angle for kitchen knives, pocket knives and outdoor knives. personally i would barely touch the 50 degree setting, an exception might be something like a meat cleaver or a machete where you want a really durable edge.

 

[HardTripper]

I find it difficult to fit my thicker knives like the rat 5 through the 40 deg guide

 

[Andy the Aussie]

Thanks guys, back into the workshop to experiment tonight....

 

[fatherhudson]

nice avatar by the way. are you originally from NZ or something?