Scalloped belts?

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D.BRODESS

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Im not new to knifemaking,but I have never used scalloped belts.
What are they designed for? Any advantages over a regular 2x72.
I need to order some supplies,and was thinking of adding some to my order.Or would I be wasting my money.
D.B
 
From my understanding, they work well for getting smoothly into a radius with the edge of the belt, and they are less likely to bite into softer handle material creating a groove from the edge of the belt. I've been meaning to pick some up as well to use in guard polishing.

--nathan
 
Nathan is exactly right. They will flex and curve into your handle work to make it easier. I have picked up some specials occasionally for 1 by 72 inch belts for handles.
 
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