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Well, as usual I don't do controlled and measured edge holding tests, probably too lazy for that.
Anyways, I've had my Strider Buck spearpoint for 4-5 months already. Originally I've resharpened the factory edge, as I've felt it was too thick. Resharpened freehand, uing DMT stones. Later I've measured the result with Edge pro, and the edge was pretty much consistent at 24 deg, wow I made it
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For all the tasks I've used it for, 24 deg. was plenty strong.
That includes cable, linoleum, carpet, cardboard, wood, staples, donno whatever else I was cutting in those 4 months, but the edge held up very well, and to bring back shaving sharp edge as usual all it'd take was few strokes per side on the creamic stick. No chips, rols or dents. Not that I was cutting few hours per day, but anyways, whenever I needed, especially something rougher, I was using that knife in particular.
Last weekend as an experiment I've decided to thin down the edge some more. So, using the edge pro I've put 21 deg. polished edge on it.Here's a pic.
That made a much more aggressive cutter. I've decided to take some measurements at this time. Short story is that the edge was able to shave w/i irritating the skin in any direction after 275 inches of cardboard, it would still shave ok after 575, tohugh would miss a hair or two, and it has no probs slicing through the free hanging paper after 970 inches of cardboard. After that I've run out of it
Now, 21 deg. may not be the best choice for cuttin metal straps or steel tubes, but it handled small wiring, TV cable, wood whittling, etc w/o any probs, that means no chips or dents.
If you expect a lot of steel drum punching I guess you better keep 24 or higher, but for normal utility use I personally find 21 deg. very good. (If only that handle wasn't like a file
What else? BG-42 is really a tough one to grind, but takes really sharp edge and holds it very well. To lower 24 to 21 I've spent approx. 2 hours with my edge pro. Well, nothing comes for free in this life
Overall those vere my own subjective test and impressions, just wanted to share.
And I wanted to say mega thanks to Strider guys for making excellent knives.
Anyways, I've had my Strider Buck spearpoint for 4-5 months already. Originally I've resharpened the factory edge, as I've felt it was too thick. Resharpened freehand, uing DMT stones. Later I've measured the result with Edge pro, and the edge was pretty much consistent at 24 deg, wow I made it
.For all the tasks I've used it for, 24 deg. was plenty strong.
That includes cable, linoleum, carpet, cardboard, wood, staples, donno whatever else I was cutting in those 4 months, but the edge held up very well, and to bring back shaving sharp edge as usual all it'd take was few strokes per side on the creamic stick. No chips, rols or dents. Not that I was cutting few hours per day, but anyways, whenever I needed, especially something rougher, I was using that knife in particular.
Last weekend as an experiment I've decided to thin down the edge some more. So, using the edge pro I've put 21 deg. polished edge on it.Here's a pic.
That made a much more aggressive cutter. I've decided to take some measurements at this time. Short story is that the edge was able to shave w/i irritating the skin in any direction after 275 inches of cardboard, it would still shave ok after 575, tohugh would miss a hair or two, and it has no probs slicing through the free hanging paper after 970 inches of cardboard. After that I've run out of it
Now, 21 deg. may not be the best choice for cuttin metal straps or steel tubes, but it handled small wiring, TV cable, wood whittling, etc w/o any probs, that means no chips or dents.
If you expect a lot of steel drum punching I guess you better keep 24 or higher, but for normal utility use I personally find 21 deg. very good. (If only that handle wasn't like a file
What else? BG-42 is really a tough one to grind, but takes really sharp edge and holds it very well. To lower 24 to 21 I've spent approx. 2 hours with my edge pro. Well, nothing comes for free in this life
Overall those vere my own subjective test and impressions, just wanted to share.
And I wanted to say mega thanks to Strider guys for making excellent knives.
