2019 GEC 93 Ram's Foot and Waynorth Cutlery Real Lambfoot Thread

[cudgee]

I recommend the 30° angle and forget about a micro bevel.

I emailed GEC and asked them the same Question. Answer came back- we cannot tell you, we sharpen all our knives by hand, we recommend keeping the angle as fine as possible. So i think 30 degrees inclusive should be fine. When i have to sharpen my latest purchase, i am going to mark the edge and try 15deg. per side. I asked them because i have just received my first GEC and did not want to stuff up the edge, wanted to keep it factory angle.

 

[Mayonardo]

I think 30° inclusive is good. I’ve seen videos of GEC sharpening new knives and they don’t measure but it certainly is not a steep angle. I use the 30° setting with my Sharpmaker.

 

[cigarrodog]

 

[Ramrodmb]

Love it, Harvey!

 

[SteveC]

 

[Modoc ED]

................... wanted to keep it factory angle.

Keep in mind, the factory angle is not necessarily the right angle for what the knife will be used for.

 

[kamagong]

Keep in mind, the factory angle is not necessarily the right angle for what the knife will be used for.

Folks who want to maintain the factory angle aren't necessarily interested in that Ed.

 

[Modoc ED]

Folks who want to maintain the factory angle aren't necessarily interested in that Ed.

I know that Christian but it's still something to keep in mind for the average knife using guy or gal.

 

[kamagong]

I know that Christian but it's still something to keep in mind for the average knife using guy or gal.

Oh I agree. But the problem is that the "average knife" using guy or gal likely won't bother with tailoring a knife's edge with its intended use. From what I see those folks don't even bother to learn to sharpen.

 

[cudgee]

That is a broad brush comment!!!

 

[cigarrodog]

Love it, Harvey!

Thank you kindly, Mark.

 

[Will Power]

No chance for pix now as it's late. But a fine Coco arrived today thanks to very kind help from @traumkommode in getting hold of one fo me in the frenzy in the USA

Really beautiful finish and lustre on the wood, it's also nice to think that if it get's used it may darken, some Coco presents near Ebony. These knives seem to have a lot in common with a type of Swell End knife that was common in England in the c19th with a large Sheepfoot or Rope type blade. What Dickens referred to in 'Great Expectations' as a Clasp Knife

 

[TheFactor]

My cocobolo Should be here tomorrow!

 

[cudgee]

Keep in mind, the factory angle is not necessarily the right angle for what the knife will be used for.

I agree, and that is a good observation. The new GEC is the first i have owned, and it has the correct angle from the factory for what i will be using it for, so just want to maintain that angle, but your point is a valid one and appreciated, thanks.

 

[Boxer .45]

The edge on these is really fine,

Careful. Everybody knows sprinkles are terrible for a blade.

Nice shot.

 

[paulhilborn]

My Ram Foot arrived today, such a nice knife

 

[cudgee]

My Ram Foot arrived today, such a nice knife

Good on ya'. I really do like these, so enjoy yours mate.

 

[Old Engineer]

My Ram Foot arrived today, such a nice knife

That certainly is a very nice looking knife my friend . I am getting anxious for mine to get here . They are the surprise of the 93's IMO . Is the " 'THE ORIGINAL RAM FOOT " an Etching or a Stamping ???

Harry

 

[paulhilborn]

That certainly is a very nice looking knife my friend . I am getting anxious for mine to get here . They are the surprise of the 93's IMO . Is the " 'THE ORIGINAL RAM FOOT " an Etching or a Stamping ???

Harry

Thanks Harry, I really like the shield and it's placement and it is an etch. Hi to Nanc

 

[TheFactor]

My Ram Foot arrived today, such a nice knife

Wow that’s nice ! What great looking covers to and I’m really liking that shield and it’s placement