Knife sharpening angle blocks

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For years, I've been questioning whether I'm sharpening knives at the optimal angle for their intended use. That's when I stumbled upon something similar on Amazon, but couldn't justify purchasing it when I could create my own. This is just a rough draft of mine. If you have any suggestions on what to add, let me know. According to most knife sharpening experts, the ideal angle per side ranges from 17 to 20 degrees. To achieve this angle, place this block at the end of your stone and then slide your knife along the stone while maintaining that angle - without dragging the block along. I printed these at a high speed, so they didn't turn out perfectly in the photos, but they still work. I've included a range of angles: 10, 12, 15 degrees for precision tasks like sharpening X-Acto blades or razor blades, and 25, 30 degrees which might be suitable for larger knives like axes or machetes. If you need a specific angle, let me know and I'll try to design one for you.