06-25-2018, 11:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-26-2018, 05:32 AM by KnifeGrinders.)
Can you add another common misconception to this list please?
I will only be happy to expand on every point in the list, but ATM we are just brainstorming, throwing in ideas.
Myth - Obtuse edge angle has longer edge retention.
Myth - Too fine an edge dulls quicker.
Myth - Convex aids durability of a sharp edge.
Myth - Chopping and batoning requires 40+ degrees edge.
Myth - Super steels hold super-sharp edge.
Myth - 40 degrees for chopping, 30 for cutting, 20 for slicing.
Myth - Certain sharpness for cutting task.
Myth - Manufacturers put an edge angle best for their steel.
Myth - Manufacturers know what edge angle is on their knives
Myth - Manufacturers of quality knives sharpen them right.
Myth - Abrasive grit correlates with the edge sharpness you get.
Myth - Cheap knives are easier to sharpen.
Myth - Surgical steel is of high quality.
Myth - Straight razors are made of high carbon hard steel.
Myth - 12% chromium makes steel stainless.
Myth - Stainless means pitting resistant.
Myth - Any knife can be sharpened to razor sharp.
I will only be happy to expand on every point in the list, but ATM we are just brainstorming, throwing in ideas.
Myth - Obtuse edge angle has longer edge retention.
Myth - Too fine an edge dulls quicker.
Myth - Convex aids durability of a sharp edge.
Myth - Chopping and batoning requires 40+ degrees edge.
Myth - Super steels hold super-sharp edge.
Myth - 40 degrees for chopping, 30 for cutting, 20 for slicing.
Myth - Certain sharpness for cutting task.
Myth - Manufacturers put an edge angle best for their steel.
Myth - Manufacturers know what edge angle is on their knives
Myth - Manufacturers of quality knives sharpen them right.
Myth - Abrasive grit correlates with the edge sharpness you get.
Myth - Cheap knives are easier to sharpen.
Myth - Surgical steel is of high quality.
Myth - Straight razors are made of high carbon hard steel.
Myth - 12% chromium makes steel stainless.
Myth - Stainless means pitting resistant.
Myth - Any knife can be sharpened to razor sharp.
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