01-30-2019, 11:09 PM
I’m not sure I understand your question Mr. Sharpco. If you are asking if diamonds cut steel better and make deeper scratches in the bevel that extend to the edge and result in a toothy edge better than AO, then maybe. I suspect, can’t prove, that diamonds are sharper and make a more aggressive cut or scratch in the bevel, but then what grit AO? How much pressure? There are so many variables.
If you think about it, there is nothing magical about diamonds or ceramic or AO, they are all abrasives capable of cutting steel. Diamonds or ceramic such may stay sharper longer and produce more angular bevel scratches. Is that “better” than a new AO belt?
A toothy edge is a toothy edge regardless of if it is created with a diamonds, AO, special sauce, magic dust or a rasp for that matter. The difference is how deep the scratches in the bevel are that make a more or less toothy edge. I’m no expert, but I would guess the aggressiveness of the edge is more dependent on the coarseness of the abrasive than the type of abrasive used, as well as how your deburring method reduces/preserves tooth.
Experiment. Sharpen some edges, use different abrasives, use your new microscope and take some images. Post your images, results and hypotheses on the Exchange. I for one will be very interested in what you find out!
If you think about it, there is nothing magical about diamonds or ceramic or AO, they are all abrasives capable of cutting steel. Diamonds or ceramic such may stay sharper longer and produce more angular bevel scratches. Is that “better” than a new AO belt?
A toothy edge is a toothy edge regardless of if it is created with a diamonds, AO, special sauce, magic dust or a rasp for that matter. The difference is how deep the scratches in the bevel are that make a more or less toothy edge. I’m no expert, but I would guess the aggressiveness of the edge is more dependent on the coarseness of the abrasive than the type of abrasive used, as well as how your deburring method reduces/preserves tooth.
Experiment. Sharpen some edges, use different abrasives, use your new microscope and take some images. Post your images, results and hypotheses on the Exchange. I for one will be very interested in what you find out!