Sean Cochran
Well-Known Member
There have been several threads lately about sharpening methods. So.....what exactly is sharp? Is it shaving, paper cutting?
I know different tasks require different edges, chopping, slicing etc. also different edge geometry and steel depending on the job required. But all other things being equal what kind of edge do you want?
I heard someone say once if a knife will cut what it is intended to cut it is sharp. I tend to agree with that. For instance, in an EDC I like a blade with a little "bite" to it. If Im cutting tomatos I want laser sharp.
What are your thoughts?
I know different tasks require different edges, chopping, slicing etc. also different edge geometry and steel depending on the job required. But all other things being equal what kind of edge do you want?
I heard someone say once if a knife will cut what it is intended to cut it is sharp. I tend to agree with that. For instance, in an EDC I like a blade with a little "bite" to it. If Im cutting tomatos I want laser sharp.
What are your thoughts?