How Do You Set the Angle for Knife Sharpening?

[cbwx34]

Haven't done a poll in while... 

So, what's your most common method(s) for setting the angle for sharpening a knife?

Feel free to add comments too! 

Vote early... Vote often... 

[jvh]

Two options only? 

1. Calculator for angle setting.
2. Sharpie method for grinded angle finding and for checking.
3. AngleMaster for centering the knive in the jig.

jvh

[cbwx34]

Two options only? 

1. Calculator for angle setting.
2. Sharpie method for grinded angle finding and for checking.
3. AngleMaster for centering the knive in the jig.

jvh

Haha yeah... figured most would use 2.

Good plan of attack. 👍👍

[Dutchman]

I use my tables

[Ken S]

Please change my pick from Kenjig to Dutchman's tables. They have always been the basis of the Kenjig.
Ken

[John_B]

How everyone hones their knives would be interesting as well; both process and angle setting.

[GeoBoy]

Using the Bootheel Customs All in one Angle tool.

[cbwx34]

Interesting results... keep 'em coming! 

[ROC]

I'm just getting started.

After study, I've decided to use three methods.
-Sharpie
-Angle finder
-Software

Ill be getting into paper wheels for honing and will go with software for that as well. 

[MrSwede]

Homemade jigs. The one on the left is adjustable for the SB-wheel. The one on the right is non-adjustable for the leatherwheel and is set at 18°@139mm.