Ti Backpacker

In regards to sharpening this, can we use a normal Lansky turn box? Would it be best to use 20 degree or 25 degree?

Thank you for making a really wonderful and light weight blade.
 
Dominator said:
In regards to sharpening this, can we use a normal Lansky turn box? Would it be best to use 20 degree or 25 degree?

Thank you for making a really wonderful and light weight blade.
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You sure can, that is a nice setup to sharpen a Backpacker.

I'm not really sure on the angle but 25 degrees on the micro-beveled side should probably be a good start. Just build up a small burr from the beveled side then lightly strop or hone flatly off.

I've tried a lot of different sharpening setups on the Backpacker, just about anything will work. I prefer to use a scrap of sandpaper (120-400 grit will do) to build the tiniest burr then hone with one swipe on the reverse side... then cut a bit of cardboard to refine the edge/remove last of burr.


Most appreciated and do enjoy!
 
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Thank you Daniel.

So I so the 25 on the beveled side and leave the other side alone?

I have a one of the earlier ones. With the Carbide coating on the beveled side.

Looks like the flat side has been sharpened more.
 
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Dominator said:
Thank you Daniel.

So I so the 25 on the beveled side and leave the other side alone?

I have a one of the earlier ones. With the Carbide coating on the beveled side.

Looks like the flat side has been sharpened more.
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Micro beveled side, always leave the carbide side alone except for stropping/honing.

Thanks again and happy sharpening!
 
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