Ausbrooks
KNIFE MAKER
I have read some that leaving grind or polish lines on a bevel perpendicular to length of blade actually builds significant stress risers into a blade. Aside from the all the other characteristics of a blade that make it resistant to breakage - HT and temper, steel type, plunge angle and design, handle design, thickness, filework, etc. I was wondering if anyone had knowledge and or experience to share on this either way. I typically polish all my hollow grinds perpendicular to length and wondered if this is really an issue and I need to change my cross grindin' ways. Seems that it is not so much of an issue but I am curious if others think this is taboo as some guys in the mags think - Thx