Leather knife sharpening?

[Sharpco]

Hello.

Could you explain how to sharpen this leather knife on the Tormek?

[micha]

Sharpco,

I'd use the SVM-140 and clamp it with the handle parallel to the jig's shaft.

Mike

[Sharpco]

Sharpco,

I'd use the SVM-140 and clamp it with the handle parallel to the jig's shaft.

Mike

Thank you Mike,
Can I set a low enough angle that way?

[micha]

Sharpco,

as that blade is way wider than most kitchen knives, I'd say 'yes' with some confidence 
(I'd try to use the chisel jig instead, if the handle was removable, but that won't be the case, I suppose.)
Mike

[Sharpco]

Sharpco,

as that blade is way wider than most kitchen knives, I'd say 'yes' with some confidence 
(I'd try to use the chisel jig instead, if the handle was removable, but that won't be the case, I suppose.)
Mike

I'll try. 

[cbwx34]

Sharpco,

I'd use the SVM-140 and clamp it with the handle parallel to the jig's shaft.

Mike

Why the 140?  Not saying you're wrong... just can't picture it.

Hello.

Could you explain how to sharpen this leather knife on the Tormek?

What about just using the guide bar (USB), with the handle up against it (in other words no jig)?

[Sharpco]

What about just using the guide bar (USB), with the handle up against it (in other words no jig)?

Hello.
Because it may not be parallel.

[cbwx34]

What about just using the guide bar (USB), with the handle up against it (in other words no jig)?

Hello.
Because it may not be parallel.

Maybe that knife is wider than I'm picturing?

If it's not wider than a wheel, making it parallel shouldn't be that difficult.

Any idea how it was sharpened before?

[micha]

Why the 140?  Not saying you're wrong... just can't picture it.

CB,
just a quick'n'dirty sketch, without knowing the real dimensions, but it may show what I was thinking of.
Mike

[cbwx34]

Why the 140?  Not saying you're wrong... just can't picture it.

CB,
just a quick'n'dirty sketch, without knowing the real dimensions, but it may show what I was thinking of.
Mike

Ah... got it.

[Sharpco]

Maybe that knife is wider than I'm picturing?

If it's not wider than a wheel, making it parallel shouldn't be that difficult.

Any idea how it was sharpened before?

I expect that knife isn't wider than a wheel. But I have to pass for even wear of wheel. 

[micha]

Personally I wouldn't care for even wear of the wheel when sharpening a single special knife.

Oh, and did you notice the inscription: "Fortis Fortuna Adjuvat" - fortune favours the brave! A special message for the sharpener... 
Mike

[Sharpco]

Oh, and did you notice the inscription: "Fortis Fortuna Adjuvat" - fortune favours the brave! A special message for the sharpener... 

[RickKrung]

Why the 140?  Not saying you're wrong... just can't picture it.

CB,
just a quick'n'dirty sketch, without knowing the real dimensions, but it may show what I was thinking of.
Mike

Ah... got it.

This is what came to my mind.  I suspect the protrusion would be too great, but maybe the USB can be raised high enough to compensate. 

Rick

[RickKrung]

This is what came to my mind.  I suspect the protrusion would be too great, but maybe the USB can be raised high enough to compensate. 

Rick

Or this.  Here the protrusion is likely way too short, but it is a way to hold it like the square edge jig does.