2/15/2018 9:02 AM
If you're asking a general bedknife question, that answer depends on the unit it came from. But generally, almost all bedknives will take an 8* (thicker front face) tilt on top. The exception is intermediate cut units like Jake Tri-King and other "aggressive" heavy duty cutting units.
If you're sharpening a new bedknife, following the grind from the factory is usually exactly what the manufacturer suggests. Hand-scratch the stone to verify.