Is there still a wire burr at 200 Bess?

[BPalv]

How to maintain a 13.5 degree angle for honing? By hand?
Muscle memory?

Andy,
I sharpen knives on a Tormek T8 when it's the best option. I love the machine and the results it can produce.  To start, I measure carefully and use software to set the desired edge angle for grinding.   To achieve a clean, crisp apex I use that same procedure on the honing wheel.  I do increase the angle a bit to help get rid of the burr, the amount depends on the steel and past results.
Alternatively, a 1x30 or KO with a leather or whatever KO's strop is made from, will get it done.  If you are attempting to create a toothy grind, belts can be a negative.  That's when the honing wheel will shine.
In my humble opinion...

Al

[RickKrung]

Hi, how are you? I can't find it. I saw a link to a knife sharpness chart here on the forum. It looks like a test. How to check the sharpness of a knife when you don't have a device. I remember there being mention of cash register tape -?Bess and cigarette paper- ?Bess .....
Thanks.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Peaceful skies.

The chart you seek can be found in Vadim's book, "Knife Deburring".  Amazing and informative book.

It is also in the BESS PT50 series manual.  See below, PDF file and a JPG image