Thread: Honing "Feel"

If we are taking a vote on the science I am in your camp. With the addition of water and pressure on the blade the physical characteristics are more akin to suction then particle attraction.

F=AP which is derived from the definition of pressure which is P=FA

where as a Force is created that increases the Pressure in an Area greater than the pressure outside of that Area. With a reduction of Force a vacuum is created when the atmospheric pressure is not reduced equivalent to the -F

Somewhat like a glass of cold water sticking to a table. Except with in that case the water creates a seal around air which is cooled causing it's atmospheric pressure to drop below that of the air surrounding the glass. Vacuum or low pressure.

In the case of the razor and hone, the honing pressure on the blade creates a drop in pressure below it. That area's low pressure = suck.

And ScoutHikerDad Theoretically, in QCD (quantum chromodynamics) vacuum multiple vacuum states can coexist. Where as the blade has a vacuum the sucks yours is just a matter of needing more practice :<0)

Originally Posted by razornut

Actually. I think it's more likely air pressure. When the edge is so smooth. That air can't leak past and the surface tension of the water seals the ends then a slight vacum is created. When that happens atmospheric pressure literally pushes the blade onto the stone.