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You’re knife needs a razor edge if it’s to do it’s job properly. So learn how to easily get one using this simple technique…

The secret to sharpening a knife to its sharpest possible edge is to maintain consistency of angle while drawing the blade across an abrasive surface.

It’s all about the proper angle (degrees) and keeping it the same while sharpening (and of course, the materials of the abrasive sharpening surface).

An important prep item for the preparedness-minded is a knife sharpener. Considering that most everyone has at least a pocket knife (and likely additional knives), the question is, how many people have a proper knife sharpener to maintain a very good cutting edge?

Do you know the proper angle to sharpen your knife? Did you know that dependent upon manufacturer and model that knives having different bevel angles?

Every time that you sharpen a knife, you are removing metal from the blade. The key to restoring a sharp cutting edge is to use an adjustable knife sharpener (unless you are very skilled) which is set to the same angle as your knife edge. An alternative is having a fixed angle knife sharpener that is the same (degrees) as your knife’s bevel angle.

With that said, here are some general guidelines.

Common Sharpening Angles (degrees per side):

• Pocket Knives – 20
• Hunting Knives – 22
• Euro/American Kitchen Knives – 20
• Asian Edge Kitchen Knives – 16
• Fillet Knives – 16
• Tactical Knives – 23

Sharpening Abrasives
Types of sharpening abrasive materials include Diamond, Carbides, Ceramics, Arkansas Stones, and Synthetics. Each have their own unique characteristics and sharpening capabilities.

• Ceramics: removes very little metal; excellent for finishing and maintaining a sharp edge. Can come in different grits, colors, or shapes.
• Arkansas Stones: They remove the least amount of metal while polishing your edge to razor sharpness; No other sharpener can perform both these tasks simultaneously.
• Synthetic: man-made stone; great for quick edge setting as well as final finishing. They also come in multiple grits, colors, or shapes.

There’s more to this subject of course, but the tips above will serve you very well initially. You should look at the manufacturer specs for the correct edge angle, which will list the ideal edges to be placed on the knife.

We recommend that you use a diamond stone for establishing your edge and an Arkansas stone for polishing the blade to a glass-smooth finish that won’t slip when cutting.

You can learn more by reading the original article at Modern Survival Blog.

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