05-02-2018, 04:51 PM
I have to admit that I am very surprised to hear about sharpening before heat treat, but I would never bet against Brad's inclinations.
My experience would certainly run contradictory to the notion that it won't make much difference, but I doubt this is the first time Brad has hardened A2 blades that have been precisely sharpened and measured.
I don't use A2, but I know there are certain differences to it's optimal heat treat. This will be very interesting to say the least.
Mr. EOU, I would strongly suggest looking into a real precision sharpening system. The learning curve is shortest on a WEPS, and you will learn what it's like to create seriously sharp edges of exact angle. I think it could be extremely addictive to Mr. Grepper.
I would not evaluate the SET without the accuracy of a guided sharpening system, personally.
My experience would certainly run contradictory to the notion that it won't make much difference, but I doubt this is the first time Brad has hardened A2 blades that have been precisely sharpened and measured.
I don't use A2, but I know there are certain differences to it's optimal heat treat. This will be very interesting to say the least.
Mr. EOU, I would strongly suggest looking into a real precision sharpening system. The learning curve is shortest on a WEPS, and you will learn what it's like to create seriously sharp edges of exact angle. I think it could be extremely addictive to Mr. Grepper.
I would not evaluate the SET without the accuracy of a guided sharpening system, personally.