Preventing Tape Fouling on Blade

I tried the polished edge finish and it was noticeably more prone to fouling. I think I'm going to try going back to the coarse DMT finish for the full bevel and polishing a microbevel into it for a keener edge. I'll have to try one of my convexed blades to see how it compares. For now I'm fairly satisfied with the combination of white lithium grease and a coarse bevel. RichardJ I think you're right it is due to the phenomenon boaters and race car drivers exploit of an irregular surface offering reduced drag. I tried a kershaw zing today and the ridged surface didn't foul much at all in the little time I used it. I think the tops of the ridges keep the blade from presenting much surface for the adhesive to stick to. I just know I'd get in a hurry with the liner lock mechanism and close it into my thumb as often as I open and close it daily.
 
Like golf ball dimples disrupt the air, so do those scalloped cut outs on some culinary knives. I guess that makes sense.
 
I just realized something- tape will foul all my fine knives. I started using utility knives to open all my packages, and the blades never foul-even when they get dull! Interesting, but I'll let you guys figure out why.
 
I agree. I think thinner blades will excel because of the decreased shoulder. I'm thinning down the shoulders on the mini grip some to see how much I can improve it for this particular application.
 
Lighter fluid has always worked for me - and it's cheap. Just today I cut a lot of tape - wide cellophane packing tape - a little lighter fluid
on an old tee shirt, and good to go.
 
When I have to cut a lot of taped boxes, I just spray a cloth with some WD-40 and wipe the blade once in while. Takes care of the gooey stuff.
 
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