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Without a hardness tester?
I dislike relying on the file method, because files are just too dang subjective. I have no idea how hard the files we have in the workshop are, and they vary substantially. Some skate over everything, some bite and rip through everything. I realize it's probably a feel thing with the files, but I don't have a clue what's what with this approach. I'm testing the file on the edge and spine/tang to see/feel/hear the contrast; just can't get the hang of it. Maybe my HT just failed this time and I'm overthinking it?
What are some of other possible methods? Thanks.
-Don
I dislike relying on the file method, because files are just too dang subjective. I have no idea how hard the files we have in the workshop are, and they vary substantially. Some skate over everything, some bite and rip through everything. I realize it's probably a feel thing with the files, but I don't have a clue what's what with this approach. I'm testing the file on the edge and spine/tang to see/feel/hear the contrast; just can't get the hang of it. Maybe my HT just failed this time and I'm overthinking it?
What are some of other possible methods? Thanks.
-Don
