convex vs micro bevels

[Jason B.]

Because a lot of people say convex is stronger without considering edge angles of each edge bevel. You can have a v edge, Knock the shoulders off and have the apex angle the same, and it will be weaker than the innitial V edge, sort of like taking a convex edge and flattening it out which will make it weaker. If you catch my drift.

My thoughts on convex has changed a bit in the past 4 years. Similar but more refined.

 

[Benuser]

If you remove the shoulders from your V-edge you also reduce friction, and a source of damage, as less force is needed to compensate for the friction. Your very edge will only benefit from it, I guess.

 

[Razorsharp-Travis]

If you remove the shoulders from your V-edge you also reduce friction, and a source of damage, as less force is needed to compensate for the friction. Your very edge will only benefit from it, I guess.

you can also steepen the flat edge and micro it... works both ways