How To Sharpen Convex Edged Knives

This video is the result of a viewers request. There Are many reasons that convex edges are popular among the knife community. One of the main reasons is that they seem to displace the cutting media better than other grinds, which results in a very smooth experience when working with wood especially. They are also very easy to maintain. You can keep a great edge simply by stropping your blade once in a while. When it is finally time to sharpen it, you have several option. I have found a machine by the name of the Work Sharp (knife and tool sharpener) that makes short work out of the most stubborn convex problems as the belts it uses naturally conforms to the blade resulting in a perfect convex edge every time. If you are a purist, You can use the old mouse pad and sand paper method that can work equally well but requires a little more time and skill to successfully execute. As long as you are using a base with a little "give", it should be enough to bow to the shape of the blade. Short of that, it is pretty much like sharpening any other knife. Use lower grits for super dull knives. Once you get a decent edge, advance to the next grit and repeat until you are satisfied and finish by stopping. It is pretty straightforward. As a matter of fact, I find it to be more forgiving than other grinds as you do not have a precise bevel that you must match perfectly. If you are unsure if you are removing material at the edge, simple mark the edge with a marker as shown in the video. With the tips given you should be on your way to razor sharp convex edges. If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you for watching!