If the knife also has a straight edge portion, the bevels are usually ground to the same angle — about 20 to 25 degrees. [2] X Research source If you want a better guide, draw on the gullets with permanent marker. You’ll know you’re hitting them at the right angle if the marker is removed.
Push only to the point of the rod with the same diameter as the gullet, to avoid enlarging the gullet.
Try running your fingernail along the back edge. If you feel it catch, there’s a burr. [4] X Research source
Use a round dowel for a knife with round scallops, or a square dowel for V-shaped scallops.
