F fluKeKe Joined Aug 28, 2011 Messages 180 Jul 13, 2013 #1 Does which side the bevel is on really matter? If it does, does it depend on the dominant hand of the person?
Does which side the bevel is on really matter? If it does, does it depend on the dominant hand of the person?
wolf5391 Joined Sep 23, 2010 Messages 1,731 Jul 13, 2013 #2 well Ill answer this post since nobody has Kiridashi's don't necessarily have to be chisel ground (one side only). That being said, yes the bevel on either side does effect the way it cuts. Right side ground bevels suite a right handed person better and visa versa. it has to do with what is being cut as well. A lot of factors play in.... Im assuming your planning on making a kiridashi?
well Ill answer this post since nobody has Kiridashi's don't necessarily have to be chisel ground (one side only). That being said, yes the bevel on either side does effect the way it cuts. Right side ground bevels suite a right handed person better and visa versa. it has to do with what is being cut as well. A lot of factors play in.... Im assuming your planning on making a kiridashi?