What angle on the Southard?

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Lo/Rez
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What angle on the Southard?

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I'm waiting for my upgraded arms for the Wicked Edge and was wondering what angle I could take it down to where it would still perform well for an EDC role. I'm thinking 15-16 degrees per side.
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Ive used m390, practically the same steel, at 0.007 behind the edge and 10 degrees per side, it held up pretty dang well, i would recommend 12 dps, or what ever the steepest angle is your weps can do
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I think mine is about 13-15 per side from the factory. Cuts very well and no issues at all
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I do about 26 inclusive on my Southard and it held up very well. It's also one of the easiest knives I have to sharpen. PS. You'll love the new arms even though you have to sell a kidney to buy them. ;)
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I have it at about 36 inclusive right now and it's pretty sharp. It will be interesting to see how much sharper it gets with the angle change.
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Sharpened mine at 15° per side and it holds very well. I strop it every now and then and it stays nice and sharp :)
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