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Received my 12" Sirupati Blem this week. Beautiful blade by Sanu. Only minor grain lines in handle. I think this is my favorite (this week)
Since it only cost $40, I thought I would experiment and put a real convex edge on it, with my new Coote belt grinder. Started with 220 grit, then went to 400 and 600 grit cork belt. I wasn't able to convex the whole bevel since it would have taken off too much metal, but was able to get 3/8 to 1/2" of good convex at the edge. WOW. It cuts like nobody's business. It will push cut paper just like a razor blade and still cuts wood like an ax. I have done some convex sharpening before by hand and with a hand finishing sander, but the belt makes it a no brainer. I heartily recommend the convex edge for any large chopper. Thanks for the great blade uncle Bill!
Steve Ferguson
Since it only cost $40, I thought I would experiment and put a real convex edge on it, with my new Coote belt grinder. Started with 220 grit, then went to 400 and 600 grit cork belt. I wasn't able to convex the whole bevel since it would have taken off too much metal, but was able to get 3/8 to 1/2" of good convex at the edge. WOW. It cuts like nobody's business. It will push cut paper just like a razor blade and still cuts wood like an ax. I have done some convex sharpening before by hand and with a hand finishing sander, but the belt makes it a no brainer. I heartily recommend the convex edge for any large chopper. Thanks for the great blade uncle Bill!Steve Ferguson
