The neat thing about convexing an edge is that there is no need to be really precise. For example, let’s say I start at 16 degrees…I fully develop that edge, after I get my requisite burrs on both sides, using the full complements of paddles. Then I widen the degree settings to 18 degrees and using the 400 grit paddles do several swipes and the 600 to 1000 grits several swipes each…my goal is simply to build a shoulder and then another shoulder at 20 degrees so in effect it looks like an inverted 3 step pyramid with the fully sharpened apex at the bottom. Then I use the full complement of strops to smooth off the shoulders which results in the smooth bullet shape of the classic convex edge.
Hmmm! Clear as mud boys? I can see it in my head but I don’t know if you can from my description. But one thing is clear I think, there is no need for anymore burrs than the initial burr.
The convex edge is ancient because when people first started sharpening things they couldn’t be really precise…the men just sat there sharpening their knives or spear heads by friction against a rock, while the women did all the real work, and so by this method the classic convex edge was the natural result. The WEPS way is the fast modern way of achieving the same thing. BTW, the women still are doing most of the work around the house eh! LOL! Whatever works guys! If you are happy with the end result and it cuts your eyes just looking at it, it’s all good. Depends on whether you are a molecule polisher like some sharpeners or a pragmatist like me. :silly:
Leo
