
Proper edge geometry? - BladeForums.com
Nov 1, 2009 · The edge geometry on my knives is anywhere between 10-25 degrees per side depending on what type of knife it is. If it is a small paring knife meant for making small, delicate cuts in soft …
Best Axe Edge Geometry? - BladeForums.com
Feb 5, 2009 · I put the geometry on my tools personally, and I have since been happy with the results: last outdoor trip I made I used a lot a small axe I reprofiled, it cut like a knife but even hitting some …
Benchmade EDC M390 edge geometry and sharpening
Jun 20, 2006 · Nah dude . . . nah. The Edge Pro does what I need and I'm picky and a metal worker by trade. Besides the easiest edge to produce free hand is a convex edge . . . I mean come on. That's …
Edge angles effect on sharpness - BladeForums.com
Mar 17, 2020 · To me, what's more important is how the edge cuts after it dulls a little bit. That's where narrower geometry and thinness of the grind behind the edge will make the biggest difference. Initial …
Para 3 edge geometry - BladeForums.com
Aug 5, 2001 · anybody know what the factory edge angle is for the paramilitary 3 ?? I’ve found several answers on the ole interweb. I bought one used and the edge is kinda beat up. Thx !!!
Blade Geometry + Steel Toughness for Maximum Edge Retention AND ...
May 23, 2022 · Thin geometry is by far the most important question in terms of cutting performance and any change to a higher carbide steel (in pursuit of increased edge retention) must be balanced …
edge geometry - BladeForums.com
Feb 6, 2016 · So awhile ago I was In a big knife store fondling many knives and one thing I found was regardless of price point many suffered from poor edge geometry. I would say 90 percent that had …
Hatchet edge geometry - BladeForums.com
Jul 7, 2013 · I am doing a small run of full tang hatchets, and I needed some guidance for the edge geometry. I will do some testing once they are heat treated, but I was looking for a starting point. …
M390 edge retention properties - BladeForums.com
Dec 16, 2012 · The edge geometry on the Ritter was just really nice from the factory so I have used it a lot and not had to sharpen it much. This was on my gold standard test : trimming kind of abrasive …
Hatchet edge geometry help - BladeForums.com
Jun 1, 2010 · For my axes I perfer a gentle convex edge with an angle between 15-20° I believe the term that is used is inclusive rather than per side. Obviously the angle at the edge itself is steeper. …