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In the Shop => Knife Sharpening => Topic started by: cbwx34 on October 27, 2021, 12:31:37 AM

Title: Can wood cut better than steel...
Post by: cbwx34 on October 27, 2021, 12:31:37 AM
... and can you sharpen it?

USA Today article-Sharp Wood Knife cuts better than steel (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/10/26/sharp-wood-knife-cuts-better-than-steak-utensil/8553830002/)

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Title: Re: Can wood cut better than steel...
Post by: tgbto on October 28, 2021, 04:53:57 PM
I guess the key point is in "similar performance to a stainless steel dinner table knife". I have to agree there are some blunt specimens.

BESS test, anyone ;) ?
Title: Re: Can wood cut better than steel...
Post by: John_B on November 01, 2021, 06:43:03 PM
It appears the comparisons are being made to a knife that looks like it was a steak knife from a dinnerware set and a plastic knife. I don't think any of these knives are what we would classify as very sharp. The process they use to chemically alter the wood is very interesting.