- Jeremy McCullen test/mule in SM-100
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This knife was part of a series of four mules/test blades made from SM-100. Maker Webpage : YT channel. Basic specifications :
On 3/8" hemp :
On carving wood compared to the #1260 Mora :
As expected, cutting ability is similar in low force as the angles are similar, but in heavy force the test/mule pulls ahead because of the primary grind providing a strong relief to the edge.
As a quick check on edge durability :
The edge has no excessive :
On Cardboard it performs as a Class I type steel :
| # runs | Sharpness | 15% | 10% | 5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardboard cut (m) | ||||
| 4 | 67+ 7(14) | 2.1+0.1(0.4) | 5.0+0.0(1.0) | 21+ 4( 5) |
As a first check on the edge using a MXF DMT (6 microm) :
However Ti alloys in general can gum up diamond stones and end up galling.
Switching to another less than ideal case :
This was just another experiment at different abrasives, not an ideal one in fact this is almost always a worse case scenario.
The edge at the right is not ideal :
This is not a good sign as it is showing that the material can not hold that scratch pattern. However this is a poor stone and this is still early in the sharpening of the blade.
However even using a fairly decent stone, a 1000 grit King, the same problems resurface :
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Overview :
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| Originally written: | 11/06/2013 |