Hello,
I am seeking suggestions on edge angle for my Camillus small boot dagger, and also whether the edge should be toothy or polished.
I have mixed feelings on all this.
Does 440A steel make any difference?
I mean, it's not like I plan to take up whittling as a hobby with this knife.
It's use would be limited (if ever, we hope). Probably only stabbing tests on cardboard and old clothing. So why not a 15 degree/ side angle? If I chip out an edge, or wear the knife out quicker, hey they're pretty inexpensive. That makes sense. I guess....
Well, you might not want to go 15 degrees, because the tip might become too fragile. You wouldn't want a fragile tip, would you ? Well, no, I guess not....
Toothy would be good for punching through clothing, right? I mean a stab is just a micro-slash in a different direction, no?
But wouldn't a polished edge push cut better? I mean, the knife is going to stab, even if its stone dull. Put your care into shearing. And what is shearing but push cutting by another name?
Push cut what you idiot. Were not talking about shearing seasoned hickory here !
...Do I need therapy?
Best,
Zippy
I am seeking suggestions on edge angle for my Camillus small boot dagger, and also whether the edge should be toothy or polished.
I have mixed feelings on all this.
Does 440A steel make any difference?
I mean, it's not like I plan to take up whittling as a hobby with this knife.
It's use would be limited (if ever, we hope). Probably only stabbing tests on cardboard and old clothing. So why not a 15 degree/ side angle? If I chip out an edge, or wear the knife out quicker, hey they're pretty inexpensive. That makes sense. I guess....
Well, you might not want to go 15 degrees, because the tip might become too fragile. You wouldn't want a fragile tip, would you ? Well, no, I guess not....
Toothy would be good for punching through clothing, right? I mean a stab is just a micro-slash in a different direction, no?
But wouldn't a polished edge push cut better? I mean, the knife is going to stab, even if its stone dull. Put your care into shearing. And what is shearing but push cutting by another name?
Push cut what you idiot. Were not talking about shearing seasoned hickory here !
...Do I need therapy?
Best,
Zippy
