Re: Easiest Way To Sharpen A Machete
I intentionally select hard steel machetes.
How do I tell ?
When struck edge to edge with another blade the harder piece becomes obvious.
Spine to spine will return a verdict as well but is actually more destructive.
When inspecting a pile looking for my next purchase I can be seen pressing edges together on many blades, ultimately finding one of superior hardness.
Quality control is mediocre at many factories producing masses of stamped blades so hardnesses can vary considerably within a single lot.
Why do I like harder?
We'll have to get into sword impacts and motions for that explanation. (yeah right)
Convex edges are tougher than concave so I use a concrete slab to sharpen, emphasis on rounding the bevel.
Cinder block, rock, ext.
Perhaps some discussion of edge shapes and associated durability is in order.
Does Ben Franklin have something to say in regards to edge shapes does he now hmmm ?
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