Breaking the Norlund Double Bit Ceiling??

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Apparently these have started showing up:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Marbles-No-9-Hu...ryZ43335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Although I would say these are not really "Nessmuk" in that they are a bit longer and wider than his model was from the specs I have seen, I wonder if the widespread availability of such a model at such a modest price will cause the price for double bits on Ebay to drop below the 150-200 dollar mark??
 
while thwe head doesn,t look straight on the handle I am sure that is just an oversight on the cameramans part . That head looks like it had a lot of work put into it .
 
ferguson said:
Sigh....Made in China. Hope it's decent steel with good heat treat.

Steve
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Really. At least GB is made in Sweden so you know the workers are enjoying good benefits and working conditions since it is a fairly socialistic type country.:thumbup:
 
I bought a No. 6 and a No. 9.

Both came quite dull.

Grind goes convex toward the edge.

The No. 9 was harder than the No. 6, but both held up when used (after sharpening).

The No. 6 was a "blem" by virtue of a < 1 mm chip in the edge.

The No. 9 had some dark spots on one side.

Otherwise perfect.

Both marked "CHINA" on bottom of head.

Someone reported an edge out of line with the handle on one of these he bought.
 
So Tom,

How would you characterize the edge angle? They don't look as fine edged as a GB. More steep edged. How about compared to your Ft Meigs? Do they look to you like you could sharpen them up fairly good?
 
Not as good for green softwood as compared to GB SFA that I have.

Cut and split green apple and cured red oak and white ash just fine. Probably a better all-rounder for this area. Whether the HT is as good remains to be seen. The No. 9 seems as hard as the GB. The No. 6 seems softer -- more like Norlunds.
 
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