04-23-2023, 04:12 PM
What’s a decent score for the average cheap kitchen knife like a Henckles or Wusthof chef knife?
I’ve been sharpening lots of these knives for neighbors and trying to find the balance between a quick sharpen on the belt sander (~5 min) and a decent keen edge. I am scoring around 150-175 while sharpening at 20 dps.
These are very soft stainless steel and I worry that if I try to go sharper or a steeper angle the edge will roll almost immediately. The steel is so soft that I can usually push a new burr just with strong finger pressure.
I’ve been sharpening lots of these knives for neighbors and trying to find the balance between a quick sharpen on the belt sander (~5 min) and a decent keen edge. I am scoring around 150-175 while sharpening at 20 dps.
These are very soft stainless steel and I worry that if I try to go sharper or a steeper angle the edge will roll almost immediately. The steel is so soft that I can usually push a new burr just with strong finger pressure.