Angle question

[bgtklbx]

I sharpened a Henderer folder that had the original edge that measured 27 degrees on my laser protractor. I sharpened it at this angle using my normal system which will usually end up around 150-200 BESS no problem. It started a dull over 500, but the best I could get it was around 250. It's ok, but not great. BUT I usually use 18-20.  Is this a normal thing for that angle?
The reason I stayed with the original 27 dps is I didn't want to grind a larger bevel, for appearance reasons.

[cbwx34]

I sharpened a Henderer folder that had the original edge that measured 27 degrees on my laser protractor. I sharpened it at this angle using my normal system which will usually end up around 150-200 BESS no problem. It started a dull over 500, but the best I could get it was around 250. It's ok, but not great. BUT I usually use 18-20.  Is this a normal thing for that angle?
The reason I stayed with the original 27 dps is I didn't want to grind a larger bevel, for appearance reasons.

Not a BESS user, so I'll just pass this along...

http://www.bessex.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=493

... but at that angle... don't expect that knife to perform well... even if you get it "shaving sharp".   

[bgtklbx]

Thanks...that answered my question.

[Hannsi1957]

i think u hav`nt debur good enough. do a few passes over a stroping leather and u will come down to 150 easy. a 27 degree u get realy sharp also, depends on deburing i think.

[bgtklbx]

Turns out i did not get the edged apexed in the beginning. I started over and got below 200 easily