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Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing (i.imgur.com)

submitted 2 months ago by ContrarianTrail@lemm.ee to c/pics@lemmy.world

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[–] ContrarianTrail@lemm.ee 19 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Not even close. That level of sharpness would only matter on axe if you intend to use it as a weapon. Chopping wood with edge like that would just bend it and make it dull prematurely.

[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Or chip the blade.

[–] nexussapphire@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

I don't think it's hardened. Softer steel doesn't tend to chip and harder steel is more difficult to sharpen.

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

Absolutely, that level of sharpness would be detrimental, but was just wondering how much you overdid it.