DIY Sharpness Tester

[John_B]

I came across an interesting video where the author 3D printed a knife and 3D media holder to make a DIY BESS tester. He bought test media clips from BESS and a $13 digital scale. The only downside is that his scale does not retain highest reading. I think for around double the price you can find a scale that holds the highest reading. He also provides the printer files. He uses an electric knife sharpener for demonstrating which is funny if he is going for a low reading. I may go to the library and have the pieces printed. Here is the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF_WTo-uLvg&t=360s

[John Hancock Sr]

Yup. That all the BESS is. A general guide. Indeed IMHO the BESS is over priced and over rated.