Using the WM-200 Angle Master for Knives

[austijp]

I'm glad this topic has been brought up, it has bothered me since day one, I found it very difficult to measure the primary angle on a blade so I could make the needed angle calculation and adjustment.  I started out using the black felt marker because I didn't trust the gauge, but that didn't work on the knives that were abused.  Now I use software and I am so happy with the results.  I think the Tormek gauge definitely has a place especially with square tools like chisels, but for tapered blades like knives I am totally sold on the software path.