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Skipper · 07-17-2008, 10:37 AM

The UC460 is a United Cutlery code for the item number. It's not a type of steel. Your knife is probably 420 stainless.
Considering that it has a max hardness of about 50 RC, I'd recommend a sharpening angle of 25 or more degrees; anything finer and you run the risk of folding over the edge.
Use a file and finish with your choice of stones.

07-17-2008, 10:37 AM	#9
Skipper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: People's Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 337	Re: Ok fellas, how do I sharpen a BIG knife? The UC460 is a United Cutlery code for the item number. It's not a type of steel. Your knife is probably 420 stainless. Considering that it has a max hardness of about 50 RC, I'd recommend a sharpening angle of 25 or more degrees; anything finer and you run the risk of folding over the edge. Use a file and finish with your choice of stones. Last edited by Skipper; 07-17-2008 at 10:59 AM..