Sharpening Reference Chart - Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition User Manual

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Sharpening Reference Chart

Angle
Western 20°
Asian
16°
Paring 20°
Cleaver 30°
Bread
Angle
Pocket
Hunting
Fillet
Serrated
Gut Hook
Best Techniques:
Resharpen using X4 only.
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Follow the curve of the knife when sharpening for best results.
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Use the Edge Guide on long or flexible blades when possible.
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Masking tape can protect blade from scratching during sharpening.
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Use a practice knife to learn.
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Position belt at the very start
of the edge with motor off.
Kitchen Knives
Pull rate: 1"/sec
Speed
L
L
L
H
X L
Outdoor Knives
Pull rate: 1"/sec • No Edge Guide
Speed
25° L/M
25° L/M
20° L/M
X L
X M
• Use Edge Guide
X65 X22
4-8 4-8
0 4-8
4-8 4-8
4-8 2-8
0 0
Number of strokes per side
X65 X22
6-10 6-10
6-10 6-10
6-10 6-10
0 0
0 0
Number of strokes per side
Place blade in guide then simultaneously
power up and pull the blade.
X4 6000
10 0
10 0
10 0
0 0
0 2
X4 6000
10 0
10 0
10 0
0 2
0 2
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