'Push cut' definition on BF

[stabman]

IMHO a "push cut" is when the force of the cut is applying pressure to the blade in a manner that would/could cause the blade to close upon your fingers, if not for the blade lock (if applicable.)
In short, cutting/slicing in the wrong direction.

You are likely the only person on the planet using that definition.

 

[Nap]

IMHO a "push cut" is when the force of the cut is applying pressure to the blade in a manner that would/could cause the blade to close upon your fingers, if not for the blade lock (if applicable.)
In short, cutting/slicing in the wrong direction.

I can't think of any case in which that makes sense at all. Sorry, it just… seems to me like you've never even seen the term used.

To me, it should be a cut in which all motion is perpendicular to the edge. ("Straight down," if you were to demonstrate it.) I have seen people call things "push cuts" that seemed more like slices to me, but I've always considered them wrong.

 

[Wowbagger]

These are rather extreme examples of push cutting but is why I an obsessed with it. I have a whole lot of use for blades that push cut well.
The second photo shows the edge of the blade at the extreme front of this chisel plane. It is taking a drop of wax off the surface of the table finish without damaging the finish. Good trick. Is easy for this extremely precise woodworking hand plane.





PS: the steel in the first tool is 1095
The steel in the second tool is A2