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Most if not all blades belt ground to apexed around sharpening bevel minus 1-4 dps, including magnacut. Thickness behind the edge isn't a factor in outcome, since damages less than sharpening bevel. W2 edge thickness probably around 0.0045" and clearly it didn't affect the outcome. Crucial factor is edge/apex resistance to deflection, where magnacut inspite at 64rc it has lowest resistance to deflection, hence deformed most among these steels.The 4v and the m398 look unscathed. They do have a very clear secondary bevel whereas the magnacut looks flat ground from spine to the edge,or is that is just an illusion?
You are right, prior posting previous/chopper-group video I did noticed magnacut edge was badly deformed (ignoring fractured spots) as well. This latest video confirmed my assessment.I watched the first video again and deformation was really bad.Same thing in the second test looks prone to deflection.
Do you think higher hardness would improve magnacut resistance to deflection?
Incredible detailed testing thanks for sharing this.
In my experience those tiny burrs like you show on the magnacut can quickly be corrected with a honing steel for quick edge dressing.
I slowly draw the edge along the steel and feel the bad sports,then the other side and repeat till the edge slides smoothly,usually about 3 times each side.
Not as good as a sharpening but good enough.
As a side note: try watching the chopper test vid set at slow motion,I don't know why but it seems a little more dramatic about
what the edges are going through here.
cheers
Specs: 0.301" thick, 10.25" blade, 15.25" OALThat chopper looks to have a lot of mass to it.
Is it .375" blade stock?
I like that style of chopper.
I ate popeye spinach then chopped through 2x4 14 times this morning. Stats: 3 @ 9 hits, 6 @ 10 hits, 5 @ 11-12 hits.I recommend adding protein superfood shakes to your diet![]()