Domino CTS XHP sharpening angle

This topic has 10 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 12/10/2014 at 1:47 am by Mark76.

Viewing 11 posts - 1 through 11 (of 11 total)

Author

Posts
12/06/2014 at 4:40 am #21818
Zamfir
Participant
- Topics: 17
- Replies: 346
I am going to re-profile my Spyderco Domino which is made of CTS XHP steel.

I have heard it is similar to D2 steel but has better corrosion resistance.

Am I going to be ok sharpening this to 17dps or is that not good for this type of steel?

Suggestions?

Thanks!
Eric
12/06/2014 at 6:55 am #21820
Steven N. Bolin
Participant
- Topics: 47
- Replies: 456
I have a Spyderco Techno with the same steel. I went down to 18dps and regretted it. Not because if the steel, but because of the blade thickness. It just didn’t look that great. However, it held up great at 18dps so I’d say you’re ok.

… But wait until you hear from someone who actually knows something 🙂
12/06/2014 at 8:43 am #21823
Zamfir
Participant
- Topics: 17
- Replies: 346
Hmm..Well I went ahead and made her to 17dps. I figure since I have been testing all the others at that angle it was only fair.

I think she took kindly to the 17dps. Looks better than it did before. This was the first time I ran into the plastic housing on the stone holder hitting and causing me to come up a little short on the pivot end. Not bad though. This one I left off at the 1K grit with that real grippy bite to it.
Attachments:
- IMG_6112.JPG
12/06/2014 at 8:55 am #21827
Zamfir
Participant
- Topics: 17
- Replies: 346
I got a deep carry titanium pocket clip for it. Works out real good! This is a nice knife now that I have it all fixed up and working properly. This steel sharpens up real nice also! Now I need more stuff to cut. Too many knives to test out! Not a bad problem to have.. 👿
Attachments:
12/06/2014 at 9:10 am #21828
Steven N. Bolin
Participant
- Topics: 47
- Replies: 456
Looks goooood!
12/07/2014 at 8:30 pm #21863
Gib Curry
Participant
- Topics: 18
- Replies: 240
Knice work…. looks very good….

~~~~
For Now,

Gib

Φ

"Everyday edge for the bevel headed"

"Things work out best for those who make the best out of the way things work out."
12/08/2014 at 7:16 pm #21867
Josh
Participant
- Topics: 89
- Replies: 1672
This was the first time I ran into the plastic housing on the stone holder hitting and causing me to come up a little short on the pivot end.

That’s why I took my stones to a grinder and removed the plastic lip thing, at least on one side of the stones for spyderco’s I sharpen =)
12/09/2014 at 10:47 pm #21881
Steven N. Bolin
Participant
- Topics: 47
- Replies: 456
Wow, Josh, that’s a good idea! So simple. And it makes so much sense. Although, one could argue that safety is being comprised by doing so… But, let’s be honest… The system as a whole isn’t for the faint of heart 🙂
12/09/2014 at 10:55 pm #21882
Josh
Participant
- Topics: 89
- Replies: 1672
Wow, Josh, that’s a good idea! So simple. And it makes so much sense. Although, one could argue that safety is being comprised by doing so… But, let’s be honest… The system as a whole isn’t for the faint of heart 🙂

‘

Yes I agree that it may compromise safety somewhat… but let’s face it, there’s plenty of people who have cut themselves while sharpening on the WEPS when they HAVEN’T done this mod lol. Best bet is to get some level 5 or 6 cut proof gloves!
12/10/2014 at 12:31 am #21887
Steven N. Bolin
Participant
- Topics: 47
- Replies: 456
So true!… The 2nd or 3rd time I used my WEPS I cut the tip of my thumb off doing edge leading, tip-to-heel strokes on a monstrous Yoshihiro slicer.
12/10/2014 at 1:47 am #21889
Mark76
Participant
- Topics: 179
- Replies: 2760
You coudl always try this: http://moleculepolishing.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/554/

Molecule Polishing: my blog about sharpening with the Wicked Edge
Author

Posts

Viewing 11 posts - 1 through 11 (of 11 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.