Ya, read about the tip being wider and might make sense as it’s a pretty cheap knife.
I would like to correct a little info, the very tip does get hit at the edge, it’s just the little part before the tip and forward of the main belly that I can’t get. I’ll post pics if I have further trouble (hope not, lol)This is a good idea post some pics.
So do I set the angle on the edge/bulk of the knife, and I guess in the process, re-profile the end to match the rest (keeping it at one angle throughout, essentially “forcing” the tip to match)? Yes
Do I change angle on the hard to reach part and just do that part at a different angle? No. There are some very expensive knives out there that you change angles on but I would think you would probably know if you had one?
I have the knife touching the two pins on the depth key, do I ever raise the tip or rear of the knife to achieve a “non-horizontal/angled” mounting position, if that makes sense? That is the only thing i have never seen or tried, or is that taboo/noneffective? This is a very good rule of thumb. It is advanced WE sharping to change this? This is why a pic would be good! By the way you are doing the right thing asking for help! We were all new at one time so no one minds helping on this board. Remember to just have fun! I forgot that for a few weeks and that was just plain silly! Cause I do this to relax. 😉 🙂
Thx!
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