Warning: I keep seeing guys set the hoof knife angle way too steep.

Saw it three times last week at a clinic in Boise, and it's just tearing up the sole. What's your go-to angle for a clean cut?

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jennyt837d ago

A steep angle works better for me on some of the really tough, dry hooves we get out here. It lets you get under the dead sole without having to force it. A shallow blade just skates over the top and you end up taking more passes. The key is keeping it sharp and not letting it dig in past the flaky stuff.

avery3666d ago

Totally agree, I see the same thing. I keep mine pretty shallow too, maybe 20 degrees. Lets the blade do the work instead of gouging.