more toothy thoughts

[Rupert Lucius]

Mr. Thomas sayeth, "Sharp polished edges work nice in some materials - and bad in other magerials. Tothy edges works good in some materials - and bad in others..."

I agree.  There are times when a sharp polished edge provides a cleaner. smoother cut than a toothy edge.

What about a cleaver?  I have always thought that a polished edge is the way to go for a cleaver.  As far as I can figure, there is no benefit to a toothy edge on a cleaver.

I mention this because in my pile of knives that I got from the Salvation Army for $6.83 is an abused cleaver that I am going to sharpen.



So, Mr. Thomas, or anyone else for that matter, what grit would you recommend for sharpening my cleaver?  Normally, I'd go for about 1,000 - 2,000 grit and then polish the edge.  However, there is some evidence out there to suggest that a moderate amount of "tooth", say 400-600 grit may actually hold up better due to the tendency of a perfectly smooth edge to roll in large areas, even with something like a push cutting edge that also suffers impacts like a cleaver.

What do you guys think?  Any suggestions?

Gepper

My sayeth will be with Thomas - what ever he comes with.

Thomas has lived in the "middle of no where" and survived for months with nothing more than his wits and hand tools.

I, do not know anyone that has more experience  living "off the land" than Thomas Lovfvenmark (EdgePal).

We are fortunate to have Thomas contributing to this Forum.

Rupert