Ace, I never claimed to know precise angles when freehand sharpening. However, I've been sharpening blades a long time. I know the difference and am able to sharpen to lower angles consistently as well as higher angles, depending on the knife, intended use, material to be cut, etc. Also the use of different sharping medium, diamond, wet/dry sandpaper, coarser grits, finer grits, bench stones, lapping film, diamond paste, stropping, etc.
I'm just interested in folks intended use when using lower angle bevels and a more acute apex. Also, varying amount of "polished" edge.
I'm not arguing the benefit of using a guided sharpening system and precise angles. Respectfully, I have the means to get any/all the different guided, precision adjustable angle systems. I'm just not interested in using them.
I'm just interested in folks intended use when using lower angle bevels and a more acute apex. Also, varying amount of "polished" edge.
I'm not arguing the benefit of using a guided sharpening system and precise angles. Respectfully, I have the means to get any/all the different guided, precision adjustable angle systems. I'm just not interested in using them.