A new edge for a Sponaugle droppoint hunter

  • Custom Sponaugle 154CM droppoint hunter Loveless style from a Dutch forum member & professional hunter.
    The knife has been in use for some time, and it was kept more or less sharp by the owner with the help of a Spyderco Sharpmaker.
    However, due to the original edge angle being somewhat too large (35/40-ish near the heel developing into 35/30-ish towards the point), and also being a bit uneven keeping it in working condition was becoming a nuisance, and the point becoming rounded was not helping either.


    A new very slightly convex edge of almost exactly 30 degrees inclusive was made with just a standard Paper Wheel, after which i removed the burr on my Tormek leather wheel (the edge keeps a little more bite that way, which works better for hunting knives imo)
    The new edge now transitions smoothly into the ricasso and there's a new point too.


    Before sharpening:







    After sharpening:





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