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Definitions of sharp:
• Toothy Sharp:
This is a sharp edge that has micro serrations at the cutting edge
and is considered a ‘toothy’ edge since it bites into material. This is the ideal knife
edge for general kitchen use and a working edge on a pocket knife for tasks like
cutting rope or boxes.
• Shaving Sharp:
This is a sharp edge that has been sharpened / honed / refined
past a Toothy edge. The micro serrations or ‘teeth’ have been honed away to
reveal a smooth keen edge. This is the ideal edge for field dressing animals or
cutting raw meat in the kitchen.
• Shiny Sharp:
This is a sharp edge that has been honed / stropped past a Shaving
Sharp edge. This lower angle edge has a mirror reflective bevel that has little to no
abrasive scratches in the surface finish of the blade and is the ultimate edge. No
bleeding please!
The fastest way to a sharp edge: Toothy Sharp
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Outdoor Knife
: Angle = 25° | Speed = Low/Med
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X65: 6-10 strokes, then X22 (2 strokes)
•
Kitchen Knife
: Angle = 20° | Speed = Low
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X65: 4-8 strokes, then X22 (2 strokes)
For a more refined cutting edge: Shaving Sharp
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Outdoor Knife
: Angle = 25° | Speed = Low/Med
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X65: 6-10 strokes, then X4 (10 strokes)
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Kitchen Knife
: Angle = 20° | Speed = Low
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X65: 4-8 strokes, then X4 (10 strokes)
For the ultimate cutting edge: Shiny Sharp
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Outdoor Knife
: Angle = 22.5° | Speed = Low/Med
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X65, then X22, then X4 (10 strokes each)
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Kitchen Knife
: Angle = 17.5° | Speed = Low
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X65, X22, and X4 (10 strokes each)
Note:
Stroke count is for each side of the blade.
Sharpening Basics (cont.)