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Edge angle

Guidelines shown below are for Primary Bevel Angles & Secondary bevel angles (also known as micro bevel angles).

Do not add a back bevel or curve the back surface.


Notes are also available on a different web page for Micro / Secondary Bevels.

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General Guidelines

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Pri. Bevel

Micro bevel

General Purpose 30° +2° to +5° If not adding a secondary bevel, aim for 27° - 28° for the primary bevel.

Notes & Comments

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Carving edges are typically not reground; only to reshape them, or repair a problem with the edge. More commonly, the edge is simply honed on the leather wheel.


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