(30 October 2013, 16:24)Mortblanc Wrote: That depends on your definition of an edge and the use intended for the tool.
My definition, and funnily enough Bob Loveless' s aswell
Waylander
In Bob's own words;
On a hunt many years ago, any knife would have been welcome. You see I'd forgotten to pack a knife with my hunting gear. When I arrived at the ranch where the hunt was to occur, the hour was late and the nearest town 40 miles away. Knifeless, alone and left with no alternative, I rummaged through every cupboard and drawer in the tiny cabin looking for some type of edged tool. Finally I discovered a paring knife of dubious age and construction.
Of course the knife was dull and the edge was chipped, but a little whetstone work would fix that. Unfortunately my whetstone was at home with my knife. However there was a concrete step outside of the cabin. With a splash of soapy water for lubricant, the right sharpening angle and a serious expenditure of effort, I was able to produce an almost adequate edge on that little knife...Before the hunt was over, I used that knife to field-dress and skin a bull elk
Bob's hand made knifes sell for up to a quarter of a million dollars
So If he says it can be done on a concrete step in an emergency, I for one will not argue
Waylander
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