Three Determining Factors for Proper Sharpening Angles
Proper Sharpening Angles
I get asked all the time what the proper angle to sharpen a knife is. There is no one perfect angle for all applications, just like a mechanic doesn’t use a one-size-fits-all wrench to work on your car. Anyone with experience with knives, axes, and other tools sharpen each tool based on several different factors. If I was going to go with a one-size-fits-all approach to sharpening I would recommend you starting around 22 degrees (most knives are sharpened on both sides so that is a overall 44 degree edge). This is a good starting point that has been recommended for years.