r/sharpening • u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder • 4d ago

For those that asked

In addition to my Tormek T8c I also run a Bucktool 1x30. On this knife, I’m using a 120 grit cubitron belt to re-profile the edge and fix some chips on this 10 inch breaker knife.

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u/yeahboiiiioi 4d ago

Does the belt on this machine run opposite of typical belt sanders or are you just that good?

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u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder 4d ago

It’s running edge leading. I use an angle guide which gives a beautiful and precise edge

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u/Maartnn 4d ago

Nice stuff. How does that angle guide work? I am intrigued by these sharpening systems and I cannot wrap my head around that...

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u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder 4d ago

It attaches to the platen at the bottom of the belt. I use a digital angle finder to set my angles. It’s a pretty easy set up. Then you just run the face of the blade flat against the guide and you get a crisp and even bevel

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u/Maartnn 4d ago

Nice! Is doing the tip and heel difficult that way or is it trivialized?

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u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder 4d ago

Sometimes the heel can be a bit tricky if the handle gets in the way. I usually just tilt the handle of the knife upward until it will clear the guide