08 • setting the angle • wickededgeusa.com
SETTING THE ANGLE
If you’re new to sharpening, we recommend
matching the existing angle of your knife. To
do this, use a Sharpie® marker to color in the
entire bevel on both sides. Your guide rods
should be slightly loose on the degree bar
and free to slide in and out. Using one of your
fine stones, lightly rub your edge to test your
angle. If the marker is removed at the top of
the bevel and not the bottom, your angle is
too wide. If the marker is removed from the
bottom of the bevel and not the top, your
angle is too narrow. Find the angle where the
marker is removed evenly from the entire
bevel. Then tighten the bottom screw on
your L-bracket to secure your guide rod to
the degree bar. Repeat this step on the
opposite side. Once your angle is set on both
sides, record it in your knife log located at the
back of these instructions.
For further assistance with angle selection,
consult your knife manufacturer’s recom-
mendations, or visit the knife database on
our website under the Resources section.
