Thread: A question for Lynn

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Sparklies = Micro burrs on a yet to be refined edge.... I think.

Yes, either microburrs that are bent so as to reflect light, flaked off to leave 'flats' that reflect light or simply flat areas that have not been fully worked - a proper bevel coming to a 'V' point will not reflect light from the tip. Microchips will leave sparklies too.

Holding the blade sideways, slightly tilted bevel up, works just as well. And is easier to focus on with a loupe.

Regards,
Neil