I like "An Axe to Grind," and I also recommend Ben Orford's video.
Another good one, indeed.
I like "An Axe to Grind," and I also recommend Ben Orford's video.
a fair atatement. sharpening an axe is a hands on learning experience. not difficult, use the file to create the bevel edge profile. use the stone or puck or gritty sandpaper to refine the edge. go from there. you'll eventually get the hang of it. you can use a strop to really polish the edge if you so desire.A good single cut mill file, some decent leather gloves, a double sided stone, and some time.
Not to a noticeable degree.Does the edge last longer the finer you sharpen it? DM
holding sharpness will depend on the wood you chop. pines,fir,spruce softwoods are different than oak,hickory,maple and elm.Is maintaining a convex edge better in some way? Or is a V final bevel acceptable? For smaller axes and hatchets, like the Gransfors SFA and Wetterling Hunter Axe.
Does the edge last longer the finer you sharpen it? DM
Is maintaining a convex edge better in some way? Or is a V final bevel acceptable? For smaller axes and hatchets, like the Gransfors SFA and Wetterling Hunter Axe.