10-01-2018, 10:14 AM
Really good stuff all - Grepper,KG and Bud. Heat generation is an interesting question as it relates to edge formation and while one grinding methodology may produce edges with greater longevity than another we cannot immediately assume that the difference is due to thermal effects. It may be exactly for that reason but we're not there quite yet. Our experience tells us that really tough problems often contain multiple components and attempting to lay the source(s) of the problem at any one doorstep is sometimes impossible. In this case, the list of possible components and factors seems lengthy. Complicating all this further is the fact that what seems significant to some may not be significant at all to others.
We will join with Grepper and Bud in this; our thanks is immense for the body of work that KG has generated in the field of edge retention. In our view, KG's opinions are those that must be given great weight because he has done the work and reported his findings generously. KG need not take a second seat to anyone in this industry. Most should be quoting KG, not vice-versa. Does that mean that we won't question or argue from time to time. Of course not, no one has all the answers. We'll just make certain that we are loaded for bear if we do question. Once again - hats off and thanks to KG!
While we're on the subject of discovery we would also like to point to the efforts of Grepper, Ken and Steve G. and we apologise in advance for those we've failed to mention. These guys have sharpened edges, measured them, done something very simple with the edge i.e. cut up a carrot or just let the edge sit out overnight or applied a wood chisel to a block of wood, and then measured it again. These are all remarkably simple experiments that that we all learn an equally remarkable amount from. This is all the real stuff, the findings that advance our knowledge. Thanks to all of you for your reports and experiences, as well.
We will join with Grepper and Bud in this; our thanks is immense for the body of work that KG has generated in the field of edge retention. In our view, KG's opinions are those that must be given great weight because he has done the work and reported his findings generously. KG need not take a second seat to anyone in this industry. Most should be quoting KG, not vice-versa. Does that mean that we won't question or argue from time to time. Of course not, no one has all the answers. We'll just make certain that we are loaded for bear if we do question. Once again - hats off and thanks to KG!
While we're on the subject of discovery we would also like to point to the efforts of Grepper, Ken and Steve G. and we apologise in advance for those we've failed to mention. These guys have sharpened edges, measured them, done something very simple with the edge i.e. cut up a carrot or just let the edge sit out overnight or applied a wood chisel to a block of wood, and then measured it again. These are all remarkably simple experiments that that we all learn an equally remarkable amount from. This is all the real stuff, the findings that advance our knowledge. Thanks to all of you for your reports and experiences, as well.