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Angle Guides For Sharpening Stones. The number one question we get from first time sharpeners is "how do I find the correct angle?" These little angle guides sit on the stone to give you a very clear idea of what angle to use without getting in the way of sharpening the knife like the clip on angle guides have trouble with. Simply select the angle guide you want to use, place it on the stone and secure it with a rubber band and place the knife on it to establish the angle.
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Excellent guides, April 30, 2020
for people who think angles are important..., March 2, 2020Posted By: andytonycards
really great reference for finding a specific edge angle and staying true to it along entire edge of blade. really comes in handy finding angle on sharp belly curves and tips, very tough to do "by feel" unless you are an expert....some cautions however, these will leave mild scuffs on blade flats if you hit or bump them during sharpening strokes, it will take 1000 grit wet sanding to buff them out. helps to fasten loosely around a single corner of the stone block at 45° angle, so if you bump them the angle guide gives and isn't fixed solid or stiff by strapping them down over the entire width of the block. also don't clean with acetone, will start to discolor and dissolve plastic. hopefully 2.0 version will be made of rubber instead of hard plastic.
really great reference for finding a specific edge angle and staying true to it along entire edge of blade. really comes in handy finding angle on sharp belly curves and tips, very tough to do "by feel" unless you are an expert....some cautions however, these will leave mild scuffs on blade flats if you hit or bump them during sharpening strokes, it will take 1000 grit wet sanding to buff them out. helps to fasten loosely around a single corner of the stone block at 45° angle, so if you bump them the angle guide gives and isn't fixed solid or stiff by strapping them down over the entire width of the block. also don't clean with acetone, will start to discolor and dissolve plastic. hopefully 2.0 version will be made of rubber instead of hard plastic.
Superb, August 1, 2019 As advertised , April 16, 2019Posted By: Cliff - verified customer
I just use them as a visual reference, but they are nice to confirm the 15 degrees you are free-handing is close to actual 15 degrees. They are not spot on as the thickness at the tip of the guide makes it impossible to have guide, blade edge and stone all meeting in one spot, but you can get a good general idea and reference of the angle you are after.
I just use them as a visual reference, but they are nice to confirm the 15 degrees you are free-handing is close to actual 15 degrees. They are not spot on as the thickness at the tip of the guide makes it impossible to have guide, blade edge and stone all meeting in one spot, but you can get a good general idea and reference of the angle you are after.
Nice angle guides q, March 15, 2019Posted By: Alan - verified customer
These are very handy to keep you focused on putting your knife to the stone at the right angle. For all these years I just went by feel, I never knew what knives were meant to be sharpened at what angle!!!
These are a big help!
These are very handy to keep you focused on putting your knife to the stone at the right angle. For all these years I just went by feel, I never knew what knives were meant to be sharpened at what angle!!!
These are a big help!
An adder, November 2, 2018Posted By: Lionel Joyce
Have sanded down the underside of a couple of the wedges so that the leading edge is now only .02" thick compared to .05" on a new one. We will see if that eliminates the need to slide the blade down the wedge to get accurate angulation. That is particularly necessary for the shallower angles like 10 degrees
Have sanded down the underside of a couple of the wedges so that the leading edge is now only .02" thick compared to .05" on a new one. We will see if that eliminates the need to slide the blade down the wedge to get accurate angulation. That is particularly necessary for the shallower angles like 10 degrees
A 'must' in my sharpening toolbox, October 29, 2018Posted By: Lionel Joyce
2 people found this review helpful
A terrific accessory for any waterstone addict who cares about the edge angle. I use one under the blade to get angle reference before making a few passes, and re-check at each series of new passes. Have recently thinned down all my harder knives to 10 degree edge, softer steels to 12 degree, with confidence that I'm in the right ball park. The reflection on the bevel tells me so. Just one trick that I learned for a 10 degree edge is to place the blade on the guide deliberately high, and then slide the blade until the edge just touches the stone. There is a tangible thickness to the guide, which can throw off the angle of the blade if you push the guide under the blade too far
2 people found this review helpful
A terrific accessory for any waterstone addict who cares about the edge angle. I use one under the blade to get angle reference before making a few passes, and re-check at each series of new passes. Have recently thinned down all my harder knives to 10 degree edge, softer steels to 12 degree, with confidence that I'm in the right ball park. The reflection on the bevel tells me so. Just one trick that I learned for a 10 degree edge is to place the blade on the guide deliberately high, and then slide the blade until the edge just touches the stone. There is a tangible thickness to the guide, which can throw off the angle of the blade if you push the guide under the blade too far
Great, September 25, 2018 ?, February 19, 2018 Great product, shipping was immediate, would recommend to others, November 6, 2017 Very handy, November 2, 2017 Great product, October 22, 2017 Great aid for learning to sharpen correctly, August 26, 2017 review of angle guide and Atoma diamond plates, May 23, 2017 Good buy, April 27, 2017 Get little tool, March 28, 2017Posted By: David Wujcik - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
I was show a group of young folks how to free hand sharpen the other day. These angle guides where great for them to understand how angles are so important for developing a consistent bevel. They caught on rapidly. Again,cktg customer service,easy ordering,and product selection is the best in the business.Thanks to Mark,and his staff for making this a enjoyable experience.
3 people found this review helpful
I was show a group of young folks how to free hand sharpen the other day. These angle guides where great for them to understand how angles are so important for developing a consistent bevel. They caught on rapidly. Again,cktg customer service,easy ordering,and product selection is the best in the business.Thanks to Mark,and his staff for making this a enjoyable experience.
Essential for new freehand sharpeners, March 25, 2017Posted By: mauichef - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I cannot imagine why every new freehand sharpener would not buy this inexpensive set of angle guides. Well made and easy to use. They give you the correct angle to use while you build up your confidence and muscle memory. Great idea and well worth the money.
2 people found this review helpful
I cannot imagine why every new freehand sharpener would not buy this inexpensive set of angle guides. Well made and easy to use. They give you the correct angle to use while you build up your confidence and muscle memory. Great idea and well worth the money.
All that. , March 18, 2017Posted By: Frank Gargiulo - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
The angle guides are a good reference , they get strapped to,your stone then lay your knife at the fixed angle . Since they are affixed to the stone they don't move with the knife and it's up to you to keep the angle across the stone. There is a learning curve but the work good if you know what angle your shooting for with your knife.
2 people found this review helpful
The angle guides are a good reference , they get strapped to,your stone then lay your knife at the fixed angle . Since they are affixed to the stone they don't move with the knife and it's up to you to keep the angle across the stone. There is a learning curve but the work good if you know what angle your shooting for with your knife.
Useful training aid, February 28, 2017Click here to review this product
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