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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: Wea300mag on October 06, 2010, 07:14:44 PM

Title: Knife Sharpening Angle
Post by: Wea300mag on October 06, 2010, 07:14:44 PM: I use a Gatco sharpening system to work my knives over. I was wondering what angle others use put on their hunting knives? I used to use their recommendation of 25 deg but have changed to the next smaller angles of 19 and even 15 deg and like the sharpness better. I realize the edge will not last as long but I like a really sharp knife.

http://www.gatcosharpeners.com/product/sharp_systems/edgemate_pro_sys.mgi (http://www.gatcosharpeners.com/product/sharp_systems/edgemate_pro_sys.mgi)
Title: Re: Knife Sharpening Angle
Post by: RockChuck on October 08, 2010, 04:04:14 PM: I go 25 deg. on my hunting knife it is plenty sharp when I am done and will last longer.