Quote Originally Posted by mparker762 View Post
I think what he's saying is that for larger threads, the friction between the thread and bevel dominates the measurements.
I dunno, I think Cliff was usually one to dismiss the friction of the edge bevel and shoulder on thin objects. I know the durability is compromised easily on anything heavier. I noticed this myself with the first thread I purchased. I tried to use disposable Bics for a baseline, but the second cuts would be 100-120 grams. Looking at the edges under magnification, I saw the same damage as pictured. There is still a bit of argument over rope thickness and grind angle for cuts, some don't think it matters if the rope is not fixed from both ends, because the individual strands are cut and move away, so as not to side load the edge. The easy test would seem to be to cut some rope with a knife with one included angle, then resharpen to the same finish at a different angle, and see if the numbers change on force required to cut.

I really should get around to that.