is the sharpeners set at 20° as i believe thats the angle my Ka Bar blades edge? will this work w/ my ka bar w/o harming the blade?
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They are set at 22.5°, which is an average. I had to get a SOG sharpener just for my SOG knives due to the different angle they are at. But, it works very well on my few Ka Bar's I have. Great tool.
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The angle is not @ 20. I believe it it 22.5. I spoke to Lansky directly. It will change the angle of your blade if used as a primary sharpener. As a touch up sharpener in the field then not an issue. However, you would need to reset the blade angle with your primary sharpener. I use the Spyderco triangle sharpmaker. Excellent.
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They are fixed at a 46 degree sharpening angle (23 degrees per side). See the blog @ http://www.edgeexperts.com/2010/12/21/2-step-knife-sharpener-sharpening-big-game-hunting-knives/
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Hey Tom,I really couldn't give you an exact angle but looking at mine I would say the angle is likely around 65-70 degree's, there is almost a half inch gap in your blade run so I have found it will sharpen most of all my knives and hatchets.I hope this helped.Curt
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If it's 15 then typically you would use the 30 degrees. For 18-20, I would use the 40 degree slots. Knives are usually specified by their angle on one side and Spyderco lists it for the combination of both sides.
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No, the angle cannot be adjusted, and I think this one is set for a 20 American knife angle. The same company does sell sharpeners for the Asian knives, I think.
260912
Yes. It uses a different angle than smooth edge blades so make sure when you use a steel to use the correct angle (I think it's 20 degrees but I may be mistaken). I used a standard knife sharpener on it and it dulled the knife. If you use a sharpener makes sure it's designed to work with these kinds of blades. And when you get all this right be careful.. these knives are S H A R P.
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$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-cutter Note 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.
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I'll answer your second question first. Yes. I use it maybe every 2nd or 3rd time I use the knife. Just a few light strokes is all it takes and there is hardly any steel removed. As for your first question its not so easy. I looked into some Global Knives and it looks like they are sharpened to a 12.5 degree bevel. This sharpener is set to a 15 degree angle. Your first time using it, you will have to use lots and lots of strokes on the 1 slot to essentially grind away your 12.5 degree edge and create a 15 degree one. Its what I did going from a 22.5 degree angle on my knives to the 15 created by this. It won't "hurt" your knife so much as change it. Although I suspect you would be hard pressed to notice a 2.5 degree change in the cutting angle.
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Thank you for asking the question about the guides. Yes, the sharpener comes with 30 degree angle guides. You can always go to our website at www.timberlinesharpener.com to order the set of accessory guides that provide both 25 and 35 degrees for $12.
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According to the manufacturer, my favorite Victorinox Chef knives have a 15° edge (sharpen in slot 1), and their boning knives 20° (sharpen in slot 2). It's good I asked, or I would do it wrong!
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First, why would a brand new Ka-Bar need sharpening? Hell of a fine knife, as generations of US Marines will quickly tell you.Second, check the list of makers and sharpening angles included in the Smith's package.It may have the settings you need on your knife on that sharpener.If not, do what I did with my Gerbers and contact Ka-Bar directly for the correct sharpening angle.I love this sharpener and have put great edges on every thing from hunting knives to my Brother-in-Law's prized German kitchen knives.Hope this helps!
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This set comes with a sharpener. You hold the handle and pull the blade across the rod at an angle as you pull it down the full length of the blade. The blade should be tilted at an angle not straight up and down. You do each side equally (one side 20 times and the other side 20 times) thus making the blade sharper. You can look this up on you tube if you need a visual. Be careful after you are done. The blade will be sharp.
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Asian knives and Henckles, Wustof ie western variety have different edges, relating to the angles. Do a google search to get the precise info, but in any case if you have the "western" knives, get the non-Asian sharpener. BTW, I love the Chef's Choice. It is elegant in its simplicity and efficiency and does a great job of sharpening.
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I can't say what the exact angle was, normally Spyides are supposed to ship 30 degrees inclusive but using the marker trick with my Sharpmaker it seemed to be a bit higher than 40 degrees inclusive so I re-profiled it. So far I haven't seen any edge chipping problems, I've only had the knife for a month or so though. Hope this helps.
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Yes. The sharpener handles angles from 14-24 degrees, and the USMC KA-BAR has 20 degree angles.
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I love mine, but had the same problem...I had an old SPYDERCO shapner, a base with two "V" shaped rods coming out of it and it works perfecly. Razor sharp when I'm done...this comes in a pouch and doesn't take up enough room in my pack to worry about. This sharpens anything, even fish hooks. I believe you can still buy these. If not, get a flat whet stone. That's the best help I can give you. R / Mack
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No, it will put the wrong angle on the knife. Also, Shun offers free sharpening for their knives, you just need to pay S&H.; Honestly, I would just do that. http://shun.kaiusaltd.com/warranty