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20° Grinding Angle
The 20° grinding angle can be used as the ultimate all-purpose weapon in the fight
against blunt kitchen knives. It ensures a stable, durable and sharp cutting edge in
everyday use. The 20° grinding angle is also the ideal choice for many pocket knives.
15° Grinding Angle
The 15° grinding angle produces maximum sharpness for filigree blades and
particularly fine cuts. Often, Damascus steels or high quality carbon steels are
especially suitable for this, as these blades can usually be ground very finely.
Which grinding angle is the right one for my knife?
Basically kitchen knives of any quality can be sharpened at 20°. However,
depending on the condition of the blade and the quality of the steel, many
knives can achieve even finer sharpness at 15°. You can find out if your knives
are suitable for this by sharpening them for 2-3 minutes on the 15° side. If the
sharpness is not satisfactory, using the 20° grinding angle is recommended.
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