What blade angle would this sharpener sharpen?
1989243
This is like any other sharpener. It is not hard to find the best angle. You must find it by yourself because not all knives are made the same way.
1220181
I recommend watching some how to videos. Explaining how to sharpen a knife using a wet stone thru text is rather difficult. Also, getting a guide on which angles are better for different purposes is a good idea. I use between a 20-25 degree angle for my pocket knives. Again, check out you tube where you can see a demonstration.
1314613
Yes you can adjust the angle. Once adjusted it is fixed. Words... :-) There are marked lines for the standard angles, but any angle within the range is possible. They sent a sharpie type pen with it to mark the blade edge. Then you move the stone across the edge adjusting the angle so the ink comes off evenly. That matches the angle of the knife to the sharpener and you work through the stones til it is a polished edge.
584391
I'm not familiar with milling, ( keep in mind, this sharpener is only for chain saws ) but the angle set goes from 0 - 35 degrees, in 5 degree increments. It has a block so each cutting tooth is the same size. I would call Buffalo Tool customer service, or email them to find out.
422867
Since the primary edge is so thin, you can begin with a high grit stone and should be able to achieve a razor edge in a matter of minutes. If you are a novice at knife sharpening, I suggest a lansky or a sharpmaker to assist in grinding at the proper angle. I sharpened mine with an EP Apex at 21 degrees, using a 600 grit stone at first and finishing at 1k. Over-grinding this knife is going to widen the bevel considerably and remove the benefit of the original grind, necessitating reprofiling.
1530723
I have used it on much larger knives than anyone is saying here. If you take your time, and move it down the blade you only need to get it close to the same depth on blade, (the older model had a groove made it easier) the angle change won't be that significant, probably comparible to the change you get when reaching way out to the tip of blade anyway. This method will give you more control when sharpening a deep curve, and prevent taking of too much (giving a fatter tip edge)
1820448
I've had the best luck with the Work Sharp sharpening system, available from Amazon as well. Most sharpeners I've used give you a 25 degree edge. This one sharpens at 20 degree angle, giving a much sharper and longer lasting edge.
666893
You determine the angle by adjusting the arm up and down. I think one off the angles is like 10 degrees. I personal hollow ground a meat knife and then sharpened it with the unit and I think my new angle was around 15 degrees. this unit is by far the best sharpening method I have found.
1239624
It'll work on any smooth-edged blade. The blade has to be long enough to pull through the sharpener. I would say any blade 2" or longer should work fine. I sharpen a paring knife on it, which is small and it works just fine.
660256
I don't know. I have sharpen every knife I have from a Kershaw 3650st, to a Buck flay knife, to a kitchen knife. It works well for me always keeps the same angle.
200596
The edge angle of an axe is greater (25-28 degrees) than the angle for knives (19-22). Although the carbide steel would do the job, the axe would lose its edge quickly. The diamond hone could work for the axe but would be a very long process. This sharpener is primarily for knives.
1485698
Technically speaking, it will give you a 34/40/50/60° edge on a double-bevel blade (measured as the complete angle of both bevels), or a 17/20/25/30° edge on a single-bevel blade (or as measured from the medial plane [bisection] of the angle of a double-bevel blade). I really hope this makes sense - if I could only draw you a diagram here.
1925446
Yep - just pop off the angle guide, rotate the belt system forward and you have yourself a handy-dandy tool sharpener. I always check the balance of the blade after grinding to make sure one side isn't heavier than the other. I simply balance the blade from the center and if one side falls, I remove a little more material from that side. It's a rough gauge, but accurate enough for a mower blade.
558862
$126 gets you the sharpener and one cutter. In this case, the 5/32 cutter. Timberline sells individual replacement cutters for $20. They estimate 40 sharpenings per cutter. http://www.timberlinesharpener.com/shop/additional-carbide-cutterNote that they also sell for a mere $12 a pair of angle guides. So rather than being locked to 30 degrees, you can also handle 25 degrees and 35 degrees! Nice.If only they would also support "tilt" other than just zero degrees. 10 degree tilt is very popular!Would be nice if Amazon sold these parts as well.
816492
Not sure if you ever went to ask OXO yourself but since I wanted to get my knife sharpened, I did ask OXO what angle they sharpened their santoku at and they replied with 16° =)
209707
One sided. I suppose it could sharpen blades, but the wear of sharpening could destroy the "flat" surface needed
303791
It should sharpen it without any issue. I have sharpened several pocket knives, 3" and up. Also, a few 10" kitchen knives.