Originally posted by Biggie Hoffman:
I've been doing this since the early 60's and I too have forgotten what "sharp" really is. I don't think it's possible for any carbon head to be as sharp as a Silverflame simply because of the densities of the materials I don't care who sharpens them.
After slupping into the "that's sharp enough" category over the years, the SF's reminded me that I need to put more effort into my sharpeneing sessions.
Foregt penetration. Most all sharp heads penetrate, but the difference in blood trails is amazing.
Hey Biggie! I think I resemble that remark?!
Gotta agree to some extent but not completely. Just like anything else, lots of variables. I'm no metalurgist but, find that most carbon steel heads can be sharpened to the same level as the legendary 'Flames BUT...darn few will hold an edge like they do. Markus certainly has put together a near perfect combination of steel, hardening, and crazy sharpness. (maybe that's why they cost so much...?)
Can't argue with your last statement though:
(quote) "Most all sharp heads penetrate, but the difference in blood trails is amazing".
Been harpin' that point for a lot of years.
Ron