Knife sharpening question

[LkPillsburyDude]

I bought a Chris reeves umnumzaan tanto. The main portion of the blade is a regular v bevel grind from what I can tell and the tanto point is convex. can I use a strop on EVERY type of bevel and not just the convex? I understand I need to sharpen the blade segments separate to not mess up the tanto edge but can you use a strop on all types of grinds? Thanks!

[javithewrench]

I believe you only use a strop on a hollow grind

[johnny_boy02]

No idea bit nice knives

You can check out Bladeforums for a quicker answer.

[Top Cat]

You can strop any edge. All you are trying to do is to refine the cutting edge.

A convex grind will be stronger but will not bite into the material as well as a bevel or hollow grind even if both edges are sharpened to the same degree due to the different angle of attack.

That will only make a significant difference depending on the material you are cutting...Woodcarvers understand this well.

Sharp is sharp either way.

[SJS]

Check out Apostle P on you tube. He is the ultimate guru on sharpening, strops, and CRK's.

[Rust]

Top Cat's got your answer. All you are doing with the strop is polishing the edge and removing any last remnants of the "wire edge". You can use one on any grind, the difference being how hard a backing you need to match the edge.