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Edge Angle

Guidelines shown below are for Included Angles (α).

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If this tool is used for landscaping, the directions below for tool maintenance are especially important to ensure the longest tool life.

General Guidelines

α

Sharp
ness

Notes

25°
3

The user of this tool could set differing angles so that the left sides of each triangle is different thant the right sides.

Notes & Comments

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Grind Shape & Experience

The shape of the grind used is a call best made by the tool's use, based on your own experience. Additional notes are available on separate web pages for Grind Profiles, and Micro / Secondary Bevels.