06-10-2017, 04:48 PM
I have seen edges with an obvious burr that still measure as very sharp. It even feels very sharp with the various touch tests because the burr is both sharp and also gnarly so it grabs nicely at skin.
Because it’s a thin foil edge, a burr can indeed be very sharp. The problem is that it’s not sturdy and will mash down and roll covering the true edge under the burr.
I’ve had edges that measured 10g – 30g less sharp after the burr was removed. Even though it’s slightly less sharp, it’s a better edge than if the burr was not removed.
I tend to agree with the knife maker using his 10X magnification who said that the magic buff straightened the burr, but did not remove it. No doubt the knife could be very sharp, but probably some burr remained.
At least that’s what I saw when I tried it. My magic buff wheel didn’t pan out for me. Of course your results may be different. I only tried it a couple of times on one knife, so what I’m going on is not at all extensive or conclusive. It’s just what I saw the couple of times I played with it.
Because it’s a thin foil edge, a burr can indeed be very sharp. The problem is that it’s not sturdy and will mash down and roll covering the true edge under the burr.
I’ve had edges that measured 10g – 30g less sharp after the burr was removed. Even though it’s slightly less sharp, it’s a better edge than if the burr was not removed.
I tend to agree with the knife maker using his 10X magnification who said that the magic buff straightened the burr, but did not remove it. No doubt the knife could be very sharp, but probably some burr remained.
At least that’s what I saw when I tried it. My magic buff wheel didn’t pan out for me. Of course your results may be different. I only tried it a couple of times on one knife, so what I’m going on is not at all extensive or conclusive. It’s just what I saw the couple of times I played with it.