08-28-2019, 06:04 PM
Perhaps I should post from a less tongue-in-cheek perspective.
I’m sure everybody understands what sharp is. How sharp is the apex of the edge. Thanks to BESS not only can we accurately measure it, but also communicate it. If I say the blade measured 100, everyone with an edge tester understands what that means.
We all know about bevel angle and no doubt most folks understand how more/less acute bevels effect cutting.
Everyone has probably experienced the difference when using a thick heavy blade and a thin blade to cut stuff.
I’m not talking about burr or wire edge, etc., but just the basics of sharpening; sharpness and blade geometry.
Other than edge finish, toothy or polished which I think is a separate subject, what else is there? That all is so clearly described and easily understood by anyone who has used a knife.
Does this need to be more complicated? Am I missing something here?
I’m sure everybody understands what sharp is. How sharp is the apex of the edge. Thanks to BESS not only can we accurately measure it, but also communicate it. If I say the blade measured 100, everyone with an edge tester understands what that means.
We all know about bevel angle and no doubt most folks understand how more/less acute bevels effect cutting.
Everyone has probably experienced the difference when using a thick heavy blade and a thin blade to cut stuff.
I’m not talking about burr or wire edge, etc., but just the basics of sharpening; sharpness and blade geometry.
Other than edge finish, toothy or polished which I think is a separate subject, what else is there? That all is so clearly described and easily understood by anyone who has used a knife.
Does this need to be more complicated? Am I missing something here?