Which Calipers or How Do You Measure Edge Thickness

[ncrockclimb]

I see a lot of folks talking about the thickness of the blade above the edge bevel and other measurements. I am curious about what tools you are using to get these measurements.

Thanks!

 

[REK Knives]

I use the digital caliper from Harbor Freight, I think it's $10 and I've used it for years and it's still going strong!

 

[gunmike1]

I use the digital caliper from Harbor Freight, I think it's $10 and I've used it for years and it's still going strong!

I use the same ones. No problems with them so far.

 

[ncrockclimb]

Thanks! I think I am going to get a set. The more I learn about sharpening, the more I understand the importance of the overall blade geometry and the width of the blade behind the edge bevel.