CGFBM - Shaving sharp?

[Str8Edg]

Many companies produce convex edges. Often not even on purpose!

Really? Like who? Before hearing that Bark River did, I wasn't aware of one. Not that I know it all about it all, so who else are among the many?

Congrats on the huge, relatively new collection you've aquired JAB (I'm so impressed). It appears that you seem to have wandered off topic in that last diatribe. I don't even disagree with a lot of what's been said. I've only been advocating that every blade has a function best suited, and that "shaving sharp" is not the do-it-all. Funny to learn that there's nothing special about convex edges, yet you put them on your other knives that didn't come with them originally. I never said they were new or groundbreaking, but they suit the user better on the two main issues: edge retention & fine cutting. One or the other is always compromised with V's no matter what steel it is.

I don't think I ever implied that an experienced sharpener couldn't pull off a good sharpening while keeping the convex, so I don't know where all that's coming from. I've never used belt grinders. I use a mousepad, with 400, 800, & 1500 grit paper I got at Walmart. I try my best to strop while following the edge that's already there. I wouldn't know how to use a belt grinder, and my hats off to those who do.

Obviously there are many who are more experienced than me on this subject, but I don't think I've said anything that's untrue. The best edge is the one that serves the purpose of the task. Sometimes a toothy finish from a 400 grit gets the job done better. Is that fair to say? I was only putting forward that there are other ways to look this matter.

 

[Justabuyer]

Really? Like who? Before hearing that Bark River did, I wasn't aware of one. Not that I know it all about it all, so who else are among the many?

Well how about Ranger knives for one. The fact is that most edge bevels from mosts makers large or small are a bit sloppy and end up with some convex to one degree or another. At least the ones done by a human being standing in front of a belt grinder.

I meantioned my recent Busse purchases to show my comments were not Anti-busse.

FOB as you back peddle from your first post to make your ideas make more sense I suddenly discover there is little to argue about.

Your pride has obviously been stung and you are reading each and every comment now like it is meant only for you. Long ago in this thread Xanax and I had begun to about edges and blades in general.

While you enjoy your dull thick convex edges which you seem to be passionate about, I will enjoy my sharp ones. Live and let live I always say!

Room for everyubody!