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The metal's micro-structure makes it extremely durable and wear-resistant, so it can withstand the impact of heavy chopping cuts even at bevel angles as low as 20° |
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Edge will typically last at least twice as long in use as an A2 blade before it needs sharpening |
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Despite its toughness, it is as easy to sharpen as A2 steel using common abrasive media such as water stones |
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Tapered from shoulder to tip for strength and rigidity |
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Center of gravity is at or below tang/socket connection; tang has flats to prevent handle from rotating |
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Ferrule turned from a solid blank, seats directly onto blade shoulder |
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Maple handle kiln-baked at high temperature to eliminate nearly all moisture content and to caramelize natural sugars in wood (helps seal it) |
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Handle is contoured to fit hand, with shallow flats parallel to blade back to provide tactile cues for finger placement |
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End is domed to resist chipping from glancing mallet blows |
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Blades range from 3-5/8" to 5-1/8" long |
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The3/8" and smaller chisels have 30° primary bevel angles, others are 25° |
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All have 2° micro-bevels, require only final honing before use |
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Made in Canada |