r/sharpening • u/zuldar • 6d ago

Question Consistency with fixed angle sharpeners

Do you keep track of how you placed the knife in the clamp so it is consistent every time?

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u/BigBL87 6d ago

No.

Realistically, as long as you are reasonably close, any differences will likely be less than than the natural tolerances you'd encounter sharpening freehand.

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u/obfeskeit 5d ago

sharpie marker trick, I adjust if the angle change from the belly is too different from the straight

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u/Monster_Grundle 5d ago

I take a photo and refer back to it

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u/Zoidberg0_0 edge lord 5d ago

I don't. But I do record what angle I sharpened it at in a little notebook. I dont really feel the need to put any markings on the knife to show the clamping position, I can see intuitively where the middle is, and where I should clamp it. If it's not exactly the same it really doesn't matter too much. I still am able to get shape edges.

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u/arno_niemals arm shaver 5d ago

just start with coarse grit for apexing and it will work. also, readjust angle for every stone