Opinel edge angle

[3bdul3zeez]

What is the angle of the edge on opinel knives

[AHB]

There's an article on BF about it: Click.. 

[3bdul3zeez]

There's an article on BF about it: Click.. 

I meant to ask , What is the original angle it comes with from company ??

[thebullfrog]

I've only handled an Opinel once at some random kitchen supply store in the mall. That was pretty much my first thought "WTF angle is that?" They really are like an over-sized X-acto blade.

[enki_ck]

Convex, I use some high grit sand paper on a strop to sharpen mine. Works great.

[3bdul3zeez]

Convex, I use some high grit sand paper on a strop to sharpen mine. Works great.

But , what is the ANGLE  on it ??

I am still waiting for the aswer 

[dks]

From the Opinel page here:
http://www.opiknife.com/opinel_faq.asp

3. How do you sharpen an Opinel knife ?
Use a Diamond Whetstone or other fine-grain natural stone on a dry, degreased blade.
As if you wanted to cut the stone, move the blade from the base towards the tip, at an angle of 18/20 degrees. A wide angle will thicken the cutting edge: it will be more resistant but less sharp. A small angle will thin the cutting edge: it will be less resistant but sharper.
A burr forms on the opposite side of the blade. Remove this by passing this side over the stone, without pressing. To finish off, pass both sides over the stone, twice.

[thebullfrog]

18 honestly sounds a lot steeper than I would expect. I thought they would be closer to like 13

[AHB]

Convex, I use some high grit sand paper on a strop to sharpen mine. Works great.

But , what is the ANGLE  on it ??

I am still waiting for the aswer 

There you have it.. 

[thebullfrog]

LOL. the angle is apparently 18-20, I would have expected less. I don't think he's asking for sharpening advice which everyone keeps trying to give out, he's simply curious as to what angle the factory sets them at.

[dks]

well, I did my bit.. I am sure he will see it when he logs in again.

[AHB]

well, I did my bit.. I am sure he will see it when he logs in again.

Great work Sherlock..

[dks]

Elementary.....

[sparky415]

       

[AHB]

       

Way cool..