Thread: 01 Steel.

Originally Posted by spazola

Two super answers and great advice. I wish I had something smart to say.

Charlie

From what I have seen on your Youtube channel, you are too busy MAKING smart things to worry so much of saying anything......other than narration, that is. I really like your round post anvil.

Originally Posted by JDM61

Thank you, sir. So a 5/8 blade would have a 3/16 or so spine and the big wide 7/8-8/8 would have a 1/4 inch? Also, does that ratio vary any when you are talking about a "true" wedge grind and opposed to the hollow ground blades?

The ratio does not change with the type of grind, all types of grinds should be within the above range.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

This thought crosses my ind when I see wind chimes made of razors. NOT that the wind chimes aren't cool, just thinking.

HEY! Razor wind chimes are cool! lots of pretty sounds! Besides, you really would not want these blades. They are done! The center clanger is a Puma!

Originally Posted by DrDalton

The ratio does not change with the type of grind, all types of grinds should be within the above range.

I agree, but...if your grinding a wedge ( 1/4 hollow single concave grind) then the 4:1 ratio will result in the widest bevel which takes longer to hone ( your removing more steel). Just something to keep in mind.

Hope this helps

Originally Posted by randydance062449

I agree, but...if your grinding a wedge ( 1/4 hollow single concave grind) then the 4:1 ratio will result in the widest bevel which takes longer to hone ( your removing more steel). Just something to keep in mind.

Hope this helps

It all helps, sir. Thanks.