Blade Grinding
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About This Film
Blade grinding transforms a flat piece of steel into a functional cutting tool. Learn about different grind geometries including flat, hollow, and compound grinds. Understand how grinding angles affect cutting performance, and see the skilled hands that shape every Medford blade to perfection.
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Knowledge Check
Q1.The 5 major tasks of hand grinding at MKT are?
Q2.Hollow ground knives get fatter over the years.
Q3.Flat ground knives are sharper than hollow ground knives.
Q4.Flat ground knives form a tougher geometry overall but what is the trade off? (choose all that apply)(Select all that apply)
Q5.Prior to sharpening. Basic edge thickness determines the width of your micro bevel or cutting edge.
Q6.MKT's unique stropping step in sharpening provides a highly polished edge with significantly fewer microscopic nooks and crannies for moisture & corrosion to form.