Thread: Edge Testing

I get lots of feedback from the regular thumb test. WhenI nick myself, sometimes I can't feel it happen at all so I would expect the edge to cut in well before it gives enough feedback to tell. Lynn even talked about an Egyptian TI tht cut through a cloth and into his hand once before he felt it.

If you do try it, let us know how many fingers you loose (kidding, here's hoping for your safety)

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Can you say "Reconstructive Surgery"?

Louis

I have heard of a test like this using only one finger. I don't doubt with practice it'll work. I would think by now you'd feel like I do though. That you just instinctively know when the blade is sharp.

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

I have heard of a test like this using only one finger. I don't doubt with practice it'll work. I would think by now you'd feel like I do though. That you just instinctively know when the blade is sharp.

Yeah, I guess you are right. There are many feedback alternatives to this test. Just a thought.

I'm stickin' with the shave test, but really enjoy seeing all the other tests that are out there. Thanks Larry. Lynn

Kdog,

It doesn't look much different than the tpt. I do the 3fingers on kitchen knives - usually the thumb pad for razors. 'No reason you couldn't calibrate your touch to the finger pads, but the pads on my thumbs are a bit thicker.

I also use HHT a fair amount - with all its flaws. When all the tests are done, I'll believe a face in a shave test every time. Keep doing the fingerpad tests as long as it helps. If something better comes along - pls. share.

Rob this thread is 5 years old brother, I doubt yer going to get a response some new guy was Necro-posting

This test might work best if you use fingers other than your own. Excuse me, does this feel sharp to you?

I too will be sticking to the shave test.

The most important thing to remember with these tests is that you shouldn't cheat ......