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Okay, this one got my attention
I was cleaning up and honing a nice little 5/8 Genco Red Cross roundpoint. 'Not being a fan of the size of the shank with size XL hands, I assumed it would go on the block. It was VERY hollow. At the point I went to take pics, I measured the thickness of the blade 1/8" up from the edge with a dial caliper. 'Not as precise as a 1" micrometer, but gives a decent ballpark. The Bresduck and Pearlduck Dwarf and Special #1 respectivly measured in at .010" each. The one Satinedge I've handled, measured between .008 and .009. This Genco, with repeated measurings, came in at .006". I've never seen anything like it, and don't know if other Red Cross Gencos are this thin, but it just amazes me. Attachment 79357
Yes, I know about 'jaw spring' in using a caliper, but had 3 things to hold, and am down to 2 hands these days. Removing the thumb caused no change in the reading.
I really don't like the tiny shanks, but this one is giving me fits.