Glossary of Sharpening Terms
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| − | + | Ricasso | |
| − | == | + | == Types of Edges == |
| − | + | Straight or Flat Grind | |
| − | + | Convex | |
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Revision as of 14:21, 20 January 2013
Terms Used in Sharpening
Burr: In engineering, a burr refers to the raised edge on a metal part. It may be present in the form of a fine wire on the edge of a freshly sharpened tool or as a raised portion on a surface, after being struck a blow from an equally hard, or heavy object.' A burr, also called a wire edge, is created as a result of sharpening metal. The burr forms on the edge of the knife where the planes of the bevels (or, in the case of one-sided knives or chisels, the plane of one face and the bevel) intersect. The diagram below shows the burr projecting from the edge of the knife:
Parts of a Knife
Tip
Heel
Ricasso
Types of Edges
Straight or Flat Grind
Convex
Concave
