Hi,
Im planning on putting a flatter angle on one of my knifes.
The knife (seal puppy) is 4.73 inch long and made from AUS8.
How much wear can I expect on the Sharpmaker rods? Or should I grind the angle down with another tool. Suggestions would be great but I don't plan to buy a belt sander just yet.
Will the sharpmaker do fine or is it more for final touch ups? How much time would taking down an angle take?
Thank you.
Sharpmaker for new angle?
Yes, be prepared for a long battle if you try and go for reprofiling with the brown stones.
I'd recommend getting a extracourse/course double-sided DMT diasharp stone and propping it up against one of the sharpmaker stones for easily reprofiling while still getting the ease of use with the sharpmaker.
I'd recommend getting a extracourse/course double-sided DMT diasharp stone and propping it up against one of the sharpmaker stones for easily reprofiling while still getting the ease of use with the sharpmaker.
Dont you have to use water or oil on them DMT's? If so, that could get kinda messy! :)greenewk wrote:Yes, be prepared for a long battle if you try and go for reprofiling with the brown stones.
I'd recommend getting a extracourse/course double-sided DMT diasharp stone and propping it up against one of the sharpmaker stones for easily reprofiling while still getting the ease of use with the sharpmaker.
That works but it can be "awkward" to do. Folks have also tried holding them on with rubber bands and such.greenewk wrote: I'd recommend getting a extracourse/course double-sided DMT diasharp stone and propping it up against one of the sharpmaker stones for easily reprofiling while still getting the ease of use with the sharpmaker.
I don't really think it's necessary (or desirable). I'd just freehand the back bevel in on a coarse DMT. The exact angle doesn't matter as much as just thinning it out, and for that, I want a lower angle than the SM uses (without tricking it ) Then, finishing your edge at 30° is simple.
If you're OCD about your back bevel (I admit, I am) you either need to develop mad, Murray Carter level, freehand skills or use a tool like a Wicked Edge or EdgePro.
They work fine dry. Some folks do mist them with water. I don't, and I've never seen anyone use oil. THAT could get messy....sir_mike wrote:Dont you have to use water or oil on them DMT's? If so, that could get kinda messy! :)
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- Jes Schuetz
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Thanks for all your help.
Used a diamond to get to 20 degrees. Thats the smallest angle the Smith's kit (from Walmart) can reach. I can already shave hair and cut paper soso (might be just my way of cutting and not the knife)
I plan to go down to 15 but need to find a way to trick the angle rod guide.
If not, I will have to play with the sharpmaker and see if I can reach 15.
Here is a picture of a similar system except mine has only 2 stones.
Used a diamond to get to 20 degrees. Thats the smallest angle the Smith's kit (from Walmart) can reach. I can already shave hair and cut paper soso (might be just my way of cutting and not the knife)
I plan to go down to 15 but need to find a way to trick the angle rod guide.
If not, I will have to play with the sharpmaker and see if I can reach 15.
Here is a picture of a similar system except mine has only 2 stones.
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,Jes Schuetz
Ok there is a way you can reprofile but don't expect to put much wider or narrower angle with the Sharpmaker. Not to mention you will have to spend days sharpening, plus you gonna **** your stones up if your not careful. With the diamonds will be faster but not as fast as with another sharpener. That's why I have like 3 sharpening systems and a whole bunch of stones. You can't just use one sharpener. Different knives, blade types, steels etc do REQUIRE different approach, bruh.
So don't try to be a pro, I've been your way and it wont be pretty. With the grinders, you have to be an absolutely guru man, there is a HUGE chance you will throw your knife in the recycle bin after the "grinding".
Just use your sharpmaker and don't let your knife go that dull and you'll be fine. The info you need you won't find on the forums. It's a lot of practice, money, time, and ****ed up nerves.
P.S. If you want an easy system to work with, get the WICKED EDGE SHARPENER, but before using it put some duct/electric tape on your blade to prevent scratching. And clamp it hard. :)
Ok there is a way you can reprofile but don't expect to put much wider or narrower angle with the Sharpmaker. Not to mention you will have to spend days sharpening, plus you gonna **** your stones up if your not careful. With the diamonds will be faster but not as fast as with another sharpener. That's why I have like 3 sharpening systems and a whole bunch of stones. You can't just use one sharpener. Different knives, blade types, steels etc do REQUIRE different approach, bruh.
So don't try to be a pro, I've been your way and it wont be pretty. With the grinders, you have to be an absolutely guru man, there is a HUGE chance you will throw your knife in the recycle bin after the "grinding".
Just use your sharpmaker and don't let your knife go that dull and you'll be fine. The info you need you won't find on the forums. It's a lot of practice, money, time, and ****ed up nerves.
P.S. If you want an easy system to work with, get the WICKED EDGE SHARPENER, but before using it put some duct/electric tape on your blade to prevent scratching. And clamp it hard. :)
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Spyderco Military Digital Camo CPM-S30V
Spyderco Endura Spyderedge VG-10
Spyderco Matriarch w/ Emerson opener VG-10
Spyderco Resilience 8Cr13MoV
Spyderco Delica Spyderedge ZDP-189
Spyderco Manix XL CPM-S30V
Spyderco Sage Blue Bolt Action CPM-S30V
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