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Posted: 6/15/2008 8:03:43 PM EDT
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I've had a TOPS Cougar Claw for a couple of years now. Nice little knife. I really like this brand (they are manufactured about 45 minutes from me). The only problem is, I was not very impressed with the factory edge it came with. I have spent a little time with it, and got it a little sharper, but not nearly to the degree of my other knives. These blades are just so much thicker than the rest of my collection. I realize that they are capable of handling some pretty rough jobs. For a knife like this, should I not be concerned with a razor sharp edge? Or do I just need to change the angle to make it function at it's full capacity. If so, is the Lansky system the best way to do this, or should I look at something else? I don't really want to break the bank. Thanks |
Get a Lansky sharpener and thin the edge down to 20 degrese. It may take a long time but it will be worth it!!! I have to do this to my Strider RCC that had a thick and blunt edge from the factory. It took me 3 hours per side but the end result was well worth it! Here are befor and after pictures:   
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