Hi,What angle should be to sharpen it?.
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I used some hand files to get mine to approximately 25 degrees with a convex edge, and it works just fine. This website has good general axe grinding instructions. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/recreational_trails/publications/fs_publications/99232823/page15.cfm
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I use the hockey puck stone with oil and try to stay with the same pitch or angle the axe came with..Hope it helps.
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My knives are especially sharp after using mine. If you have used another sharpener that perhaps put a different angle on the blade, you're going to have to run them through the course side a number of times (maybe 50 or do on each side) to get the angle correct. Then 10 or more on each side of the fine stone.
1080761
I use a small handheld file and follow the original angle of the edge. Mine never got so dull that I had to reestablish an edge, and only needed a light filing to restore original sharpness.
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.
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Yeah, this sharpener came with a guide, with this guide tour gonna get the perfect angle that you need. After a couple times yoyr gonna be able to do without the guide but believe me is a good sharpener.
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Dear SG, I'm not very good either, at sharpening. So I bought one of the relatively inexpensive ceramic rod sharpeners. they have a plastic frame that holds the knife at about twenty degrees, all you have to remember is to pass the blade over the rod aproximately the same number of strokes for each side to keep them even. You can't really mess up to bad, just set the sharpener on a flat surface and run the blade it's full length on the ceramic rod, use aproximately the same presure on each side of blade. Not much pressure is required. You will notice as t he blade is sharpened it will get more and more shinny on the cutting edge. No oil or water is necessary on these types of sharpeners as would be on a traditiional stone.The edge you can get with six or seven passes on each side of blade should be plenty sharpe enough for the average job.Don't let the blade get too dull between sharpening as it lenthens the amount of time necessary to bring up a good cutting edge. Best of luck on it, start off with your cheapest blade even though the chances of doing any harm are small. Gary petersen
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The Smith PP1 sharpener with the diamond coated rod should do the trick, I haven't needed to sharpen it yet however
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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
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I am not exactly sure. Probably will take it to someone to have it sharpened.
2017884
No the blade is beveled to 16 degrees instead 24 so it's much safer to sharpen by hand or with shun sharpener but to get original blade like best to send back to shun for there free sharpening services
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You could probably sharpen it yourself, but I would take it to a professional to make sure the blade stays straight. There is probably one close to where you live or work.
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A stone is best but I've found that dexter makes a diamond steel that sharpens exceptionally well. Just make sure you use a light touch and hold at the 11.5 degree angle roughly.
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The blade is relatively sharpened on the main and the drop of the blade. You will probably have to touch both up a bit if you want a razor edge .
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I can't really answer your question about the angles, but I can tell you that I have this knife sharpener and it works GREAT! It is such a joy to have sharp knives and it is very easy to use. I would never be without a good knife sharpener again!
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I use a Spyderco Tri-Angle for serrated blades. You can sharpen them at 15 or 20 degrees. Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker Knife Sharpener 204MF
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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.
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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.