Spyderco sharpmaker angle?

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Spyderco sharpmaker angle?

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Hello
I bought this spyderco sharpmaker
What angle should I use on my delica ?
Trying on a opinel how can I make this razor sharp
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I usually do the 30 degree with a few lite passes on the 40 for a micro.
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farnorthdan wrote:I usually do the 30 degree with a few lite passes on the 40 for a micro.
Is the 30 sharper then the 40?
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Sharpness is not dependent on the angle.

30 degrees should be fine for both of those knives.
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I sharpen the knifes only on the corners of the sharper right ? So 20 on the black 20 white
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30 may be too steep to hit the edge.
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I have a dull Swiss Excelsior what's the best method to make it razor sharp ? First 30 on the grey stone then 30 on the white?
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You can use corners or flats. I typically only use flats for most knives, and use the corners only on serrated blades, hawkbill, etc.

Brown to white is the progression you want. You can make a knife razor sharp with either set of stones once you're skilled, but its easier with the whites.
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If they are really blunt, you will need the diamond stones or else you will be there for days on the browns
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From the man himself.

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let us know how it turns out.
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This thing is so sharp now I can shave me with it.
Cutted right in my finger
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