What angle do you sharpen a folding knife?

17 to 20 degree angle
A 17 to 20 degree angle covers most kitchen knives, pocket knives, and outdoor knives. Some knives (typically Japanese manufacturers) will sharpen their knives to roughly 17 degrees. Most western knives are roughly 20 degrees. In fact, a 20 degrees angle is often considered the best sharing point for most knives.

Why is a 20 degree angle sharpening the knife?

This angle makes the blade edge sharp enough to provide a clean cut through foods whilst retaining durability through constant use. Most Asian style knives are honed to a 17 degree angle, making them slightly sharper than Western style knives, which are generally sharpened to 20 degrees.

What is the knife sharpening angle for WÜSTHOF?

On Wüsthof European-Style knives, the blade edge angle has been reduced to 28 degrees (14 degrees per side), while Asian-style Santoku, Nakiri and Chai Dao knives have a blade edge angle of 20 degrees (10 degrees per side).

What is a good angle to sharpen a knife?

10 to 17 Degrees Angles. A sharpening angle of 10 to 17 degrees is still quite low for most knives. With a total angle of 20 to 34 degrees, this is still a very fine edge. This edge is typically too weak for any knife that might be used in any type of chopping motion.

How do you sharpen a knife with an adjustable sharpener?

If you have several different knives (who doesn’t?), one way to restore a sharp cutting edge is to use an adjustable knife sharpener. Set it to the same angle as your knife edge. An alternative is having a fixed angle knife sharpener that’s permanently set the same as your knife’s bevel angle.

What is a low edge angle for a knife?

By “low” he means an edge angle between 15 and 20 degrees. Knives come with a standard edge from the factory, around 22 degrees inclusive. The edge is sharp and durable, and a good middle-of-the-road angle that is a good balance between durability and cutting ease. The Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite sharpener is set here to sharpen at 22 degrees.

Does the blade grind affect the edge angle of a sharpener?

“The edge angle is seldom impacted by the blade grind,” says Work Sharp’s Kyle Crawford. “Be mindful that the sharpener you are using may not be able to replicate the blade grind. But for most of us, sharpness is the goal, not maintaining the exact factory grind type.” The DMT Duo-Sharp sharpener does the honors here. (Marty Stanfield Photography)