03-17-2017, 12:46 PM
Ken, thank you for opening this topic up.
From a physics and metallurgical standpoint we know that work hardening should benefit edge longevity. From an empirical standpoint we can see its benefits although most of this work has been limited to stainless steel knives to date. What we have not been able to do yet is actually "measure" how much it benefits us. While we certainly have the means to measure the level of edge degradation suffered during any one event we lack the instrument to degrade the edge in a standardized and regulated fashion. This is something that is in the works and of course will have applicability beyond just measuring the benefits of work hardening.
The boss is driving the bus on this development project but I will be reporting on the progress from time to time. Thank you Ken very much for posting on the BESS Exchange
From a physics and metallurgical standpoint we know that work hardening should benefit edge longevity. From an empirical standpoint we can see its benefits although most of this work has been limited to stainless steel knives to date. What we have not been able to do yet is actually "measure" how much it benefits us. While we certainly have the means to measure the level of edge degradation suffered during any one event we lack the instrument to degrade the edge in a standardized and regulated fashion. This is something that is in the works and of course will have applicability beyond just measuring the benefits of work hardening.
The boss is driving the bus on this development project but I will be reporting on the progress from time to time. Thank you Ken very much for posting on the BESS Exchange