Manix 2 Edge Angles
Manix 2 Edge Angles
Hello! I'm planning on sharpening my Manix 2 15v up a little. I've heard that 17 degrees is the sweet spot but as 15v is more brittle then the standard s30v ones, what angle would I reprofile my Manix 2 at? Will be used but not abused, will likely used for more outdoors then as an EDC.
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Re: Manix 2 Edge Angles
Hey, B.
Although I've only been using my 15V Manix for about a month, I wouldn't consider it brittle. Maybe more so than S30V, but it's tougher than some other blade steels I carry. Mine is sharpened to right about 30 degrees, and I'm liking it there. I'd be comfortable going more acute, but 17 will be fine if that's what you choose.
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Re: Manix 2 Edge Angles
If, for your uses case, you don’t see any damage at the current factory angles and are happy with the cutting performance than keep it the same. If you do see some chipping, per Shaun, real edge stability/toughness starts at 20DPS, so that may be a good place to sharpen to. Once at 20DPS then see if damage still occurs and if it still cuts to your satisfaction. Adjust from there… Just remember as Sal has said before, don’t try to cut something a knife was never made to cut.Bluhrb wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 4:06 pmHello! I'm planning on sharpening my Manix 2 15v up a little. I've heard that 17 degrees is the sweet spot but as 15v is more brittle then the standard s30v ones, what angle would I reprofile my Manix 2 at? Will be used but not abused, will likely used for more outdoors then as an EDC.
Personally I am going to keep mine around 15-17dps as I have not seen any damage so far for my use case.
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