Survey - edge thickness on production knives

[Sando]

Cyber-talking with custom makers about final edge thickness I've found most make knives with 'thin' edges. Regardless of grind type (hollow, flat, Moran) the edge of the blade is somewhere between .010" and .020".

Now I'm wondering about production knives? Not custom or semi-custom. But straight from the factory blades between 2 and 4". Folders, tactical, hunters, skinners, hollow, flat, doesn't matter I'm interested in averages.

But, leave out bowies and other heavy use knives and very thin blades like fillet and small folders.

So, if you have a set of calipers could you please measure some blades an post an average? Measure right here:

Thanks,

Steve

 

[OwenM]

Most of mine have been reprofiled, but here's the three that haven't, measured from the start of the edge bevel:
Spyderco Calypso Jr. ltwt. PE-.023"/~30 degrees included
BM 520-.018"/~30 degrees included
BM 940Ti-.016"/~40 degrees included
This seems backwards, when you look at the knives, (edited something I said backwards). Measuring 1/4" behind the edge, the order reverses, with the 940 being the thickest, and Calypso the thinnest.

So much for BM's thick edges, though

edit: my spare Vnox Recruit's main blade is .010", and AGR Deerhunter .011".

 

[Sando]

Hmmmm, I suppose most folks with production knives don't own calipers. Bummer 'cause I was really curious.

Thanks for the info Owen. You're knives are thinner than I'd expect for a production blade. In my book that's a good thing on a folder. Maybe that's why you didn't re-profile.

Steve

 

[Quy4n8]

Sando,

Sorry it took so long for a reply. I have measured the knives that I have in the area you show with the following results. These knives are either in new condition or extremely close to it. The measurements should be accurate within .001” to .002”. Hope this helps.
Gerber Magnum (armorhide model) .030”
Gerber A450 (also armorhide) .021”
Gerber Folding Sporstmen II .020”
Buck 110 .025”
Puma 572S (Large pocket knife, 3 5/16” blade) .012”
Precise Blackhawk .013”
Bowen Belt buckle, (double edge) .020”
Bowen Belt buckle, (single edge) .017”
Lakota Hawk .026”
Gerber Touche’ .015”
Puma 959 (multi-bladed folding hunter) .007”
Puma Jagd-Nicker 3589 .022”
Russell Green River Works Camp model .016”
Benchmade Bali-Song (original model w/cast handle) .035”
Benchmade Leopard Cub .022”
Benchmade Leopard .024”
Benchmade 940D2CF .022”
Microtech Kestral .023”
William Henry S07C .023”
Camillus Dominator .027”

They are listed in the order of approximate age. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Richard