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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Jun 26, 2013 15:59:05 GMT
AS Tinker suggested, a well done secondary bevel can be very serviceable, but the typical 45+ degree big thick bevels that come on most production blades are pure garbage. they are examples of poor blade geometry whereas a well done bevel like one by Tinker pearce can be classified as good geometry.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Jun 26, 2013 16:02:10 GMT
An axe with a secondary bevel will make chopping wood three times harder. Granted medieval swords required a bevel to stop the edge from rolling against armour.
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Jun 26, 2013 16:54:16 GMT
Who said anything about a 45 degree angle. It's depends on what the tool is going to be used for. I go any where from a 25 to 17 degree angle. Who cares about a edge just to make silent cuts on a light plastic bottle. I design my knife and short swords to handle the real world. Don't care about trick cuts.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Jun 26, 2013 19:00:43 GMT
I make my edges for real world use as well, but the OP was wondering about optimal cutting performance,not battle field standard use. So that's why i brought it up. I do all my blade with substantial nikku and a rounded clamshell type edge, they are really tough and sturdy, but will not pull off trick cuts or silent cuts, yet will wreak havok on flesh and bone without taking damage. and i mention the .45 degree bevels because that is what 95% of the blades out there people buy comes with, and its an example of poor geometry.
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