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The Pro Shop / Re: what can we use to test blades that need to be sharpened?
« Last post by AlbaNY on April 07, 2024, 08:26:28 AM »My main coach used the fingernail method and assured me I was good to go still with 80 hours on my first ever sharpening. I also have never found it to make any indication compared to how I felt while skating. Perhaps my nails are soft (they are,) but it just never seemed like a useful test.
I routinely have gone that long between sharpenings, but I do enjoy the secure feel if done by a bit over 40 hours. Even if I had the option for 20 hours I’d be reluctant in order to save blade longevity since I guess I can get away with the handling. My main coach hasn't had his blades sharpened in over two years now but has great edges. Dullness forces you to use pressure.
Without a trusted tech here I went from June to February without any sharpenings ( )
It’s a very personal experience thing as far as sensitivity to sharpness and how it feels.
As to the question… I find a careful look will tell. You just see the obvious nicks and general lack of sharpness in the edges or in how light gleams on them. Obviously I am a not scientific minded person but go by senses. I bet Kaitsu and BillS will have more precise answers.
I routinely have gone that long between sharpenings, but I do enjoy the secure feel if done by a bit over 40 hours. Even if I had the option for 20 hours I’d be reluctant in order to save blade longevity since I guess I can get away with the handling. My main coach hasn't had his blades sharpened in over two years now but has great edges. Dullness forces you to use pressure.
Without a trusted tech here I went from June to February without any sharpenings ( )
It’s a very personal experience thing as far as sensitivity to sharpness and how it feels.
As to the question… I find a careful look will tell. You just see the obvious nicks and general lack of sharpness in the edges or in how light gleams on them. Obviously I am a not scientific minded person but go by senses. I bet Kaitsu and BillS will have more precise answers.