Thoughts on the " Besh Wedge" edge ?

duffy99

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Any thoughts on this edge ? Comparison to a tanto or single chisel grind? I'm trying to do one right now on a blade . I just saw it for the first time over the weekend and since the creator is Canadian I emailed Brent Beshara and he's traveling through my area next week. He's going to come over to my basement "shop" next week to show me hands on how to do it and some other stuff . I told him I'll profile some blades and we'll do some grinding on the 2x42 craftsman. This is more of a brag post I guess but has anyone done these before and what are your thoughts on it?
 
Never tried it; looking interesting though.

It's cool that he's stopping by your shop though!
 
Brent is a good friend. We always share a room when hitting the same shows. The Besh Wedge is a an excellent grind for it's intended purpose... penetration. It allows more mass at the tip and if done right, a third cutting edge. It is kind of like stabbing with a streamlined chisel... only this chisel happens to be sharpened on the sides, too! The true Besh Wedge has no secondary bevels but Brent will tell you all about that when he comes to see you. You are in for a treat... Besh is a very motivational guy!

Me, Wally Hayes and Brent Beshara
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Ya I told him about my military background and he said I'll be in Edmonton next week I'll come to your shop and then we can go for a beer. I can't wait should be a great learning experience.
 
Who says there is no way to hook up with another maker in Canada. Just because there is 3.5 people per square killometer doesn't mean you can't find a chap to show you a trick or two.
 
bladsmth said:
Who says there is no way to hook up with another maker in Canada. Just because there is 3.5 people per square killometer doesn't mean you can't find a chap to show you a trick or two.
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He actually lives on the other side of the country about 3000 miles from me so getting the chance to meet him is quite good luck. I think it's 3.5km to every person.
 
35,000,000 people....10,00,000 sq.km. - if my math works right that is 3.5 people per sq.km

The USA is about ten time denser.
 
The problem with that 3.5 people per sq.km is that you get people living smushed together in one area then a big open area with no one in it, and it gets worse the further north you go:eek:
 
I looked up the grind and it looks great, lots of strength at the tip.

Obviously this grind wouldn't be for everything but it would excel in areas where you needed a strong pointy tip. I like it.
 
Yes, like any specialized feature, it has its strengths and limitations. I like to see how some companies have adopted it to fit other applications. I have a small utility knife design with the Besh Wedge geometry. Brent wants makers to try it out. He makes his money when production companies make a run... but gets a sense of validation from custom makers who try it and like it.

3.5 hosers per kilometer, eh?...... hmmmm... I thought it was starting to feel a bit stuffy over here.

Rick
 
I confess, I'm bouncing up and down in my chair looking at the BW video- It's so incredibly cool to be part of such an innovative community, where tools that have been used for thousands of years are being redesigned!
Very very cool.

Andy G.
 
Well he called from Newfoundland which is about as far east from me as you can get . It's cheaper to fly to Europe then to the Rock. I think I've scared him with a few novel's of emails hopefully he still comes.
 
I think the Besh Wedge would suit a bushcraft knife to a tee.
It's an innovative and cool idea, and with what little contact I've had with Brent, I can tell you he's brimming with sharp thoughts.
 
Brent came over today and liked my shop , showed me some knives and gave me one too!
 
That grind looks very nice and useful in CQC. I remember on a few occastions Phil Hartsfield would demonstrate how good his tanto was at penetration by taking a playing card or buisness card and have you push the tip of his knife into it. Once it cleared the tip the knife move effortlessly to the handle.

He liked showing that to prove a point.:D
 
Hey there Fraser,

It was great to meet you and see your set up. I always find it interesting to see everyone's set up and from what you were showing me you're definitely on the right path.

Looking forward to seeing what comes out of your shop and hooking up the next time I'm through.

Please consider my door always open for what ever I can offer.

Stay great!
Brent
 
Glad to see this thread pop up again — I've been thinking about trying this out. I'll post results when/if I do.
What stock thickness would you recommend for this grind?
Thanks,
Chris
 
I am so disappointed that I missed this thread months ago, I would have tried to piggyback a meeting! Very nice to hear of makers helping the little guy.
 
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