You all blew me away with the detailed responses I received to my question. The information provided was clear, and it clarified the doubts I had about the information a career sharpener gave me.
Cbwx34 - In answer to your question, I had seen a video where a sharpener had turned the wheel horizontal. It immediately struck me he was avoiding the concave edge that comes with sharpening on a wheel. I made contact to ask about his machine and where he got it. Turns out his machine was self-made.
When we corresponded more via email. He provided the following information. This is a copy of his statement... (Most Sharpeners grind concave because you get a high sharpness easily and cheaply. The disadvantage for the customer is that the sharpness only lasts about 3 months. That's why I chose the scandy grind. It is a bit more complex to maintain the sharpness but the customer can min. 6 months + count on the sharpness).
His statement left a doubt in my mind. Hence, posing the question yesterday. I don't want to disclose his name as he was genuinely trying to be helpful by giving me his opinion. But it raised a point that I felt I needed to fully understand.
I sincerely appreciate all the replies as they were all tremendously helpful. I definitely feel that it has clarified the point. Thanks a million to all you guys.
Cbwx34 - In answer to your question, I had seen a video where a sharpener had turned the wheel horizontal. It immediately struck me he was avoiding the concave edge that comes with sharpening on a wheel. I made contact to ask about his machine and where he got it. Turns out his machine was self-made.
When we corresponded more via email. He provided the following information. This is a copy of his statement... (Most Sharpeners grind concave because you get a high sharpness easily and cheaply. The disadvantage for the customer is that the sharpness only lasts about 3 months. That's why I chose the scandy grind. It is a bit more complex to maintain the sharpness but the customer can min. 6 months + count on the sharpness).
His statement left a doubt in my mind. Hence, posing the question yesterday. I don't want to disclose his name as he was genuinely trying to be helpful by giving me his opinion. But it raised a point that I felt I needed to fully understand.
I sincerely appreciate all the replies as they were all tremendously helpful. I definitely feel that it has clarified the point. Thanks a million to all you guys.