Instructions for using Wicked Edge Convex Edge Kits
The How, Why, and When of Convexing
The Wicked Edge Convex Edge Kits allow you the ability to create, maintain, and polish a convex edge on your blades.
A convexed edge allows you to produce the most durable edge possible by rounding the bevels and providing more material for the edge to push against. Perfect for hunting, bushcrafting, or any high impact task, you can easily take an already Wicked Edge and convex it.
To convex your edge, you will first need to sharpen it to a v-grind on a Wicked Edge. This ensures that your bevel is consistent down the entire length of your blade and will produce the best results. This may mean removing a factory convex on the blade, but trust us... it's better. Convex edges are most often created on a belt grinder which leads to inconsistent results. By rebuilding your convex on a Wicked Edge, you get as close to perfect as possible.
Once you have a Wicked Edge v-grind on your blade, take your convex handles, place the Lapping Films on the rubber strips, and raise your angle by 1 degree. So, if you were at 19 degrees for your v-grind, you'll raise your angle to 20 degrees. Keep in mind that convexing your edge will add about 2 degrees to your final angle. For example, if you set your v-grind to 20 degrees then convex, your final edge angle will be about 22 degrees.
Starting with your 30-Micron Lapping Film, use your edge trailing stroke (up and away) while applying a decent amount of pressure. This is the only time you should use pressure when sharpening. You should feel some resistance as your sharpen. Do about 20 alternating passes down the entire length of your blade, clean your edge off using rubbing alcohol, and check with your loupe. Rock the loupe slightly to match the curve of the convex. You should see the edge and shoulder of the blade are smoothing out, but the scratches should remain in the middle. Continue this process of 20 passes, cleaning, and checking until the scratches have been removed along the entire length of the edge. As you move through this process, you'll see the light start to follow the curvature of the convex. Once the scratches are gone, continue the process with your 15-Micron Lapping Film, looking to remove all the scratches left from the 30-Micron Lapping Film. At this point, you'll have a beautiful, toothy working edge that's great for field dressing or EDCs.
Tip: Keep your Lapping Films clean! These coarser Lapping Films collect grit and debris quickly and will clog up. You can also using honing liquid or Windex directly on your Lapping Films to speed up the process of creating your convex edge.
Check out our instructional video below to see the process and get more tricks and tips!
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