Quote from: Query on August 14, 2026, 12:09:33 PMAnyway, the quote is an ad. Ads often don't make sense in a technical sense. As long as they help sell the product, technical accuracy is secondary, and may even interfere with sales.

Huh???  First you say that the point of an ad is to help sales, and that sacrificing technical accuracy is OK in an ad.  But then you say that sacrificing technical accuracy may even interfere with sales; and I interpret "may even interfere with sales" to mean "may hurt sales".    ETA:  Or did you mean that technical accuracy per se may hurt sales?

Quote from: Kaitsu on August 10, 2026, 03:05:50 PMCould anyone who speaks English as their native language explain what Bjørn is trying to communicate with this text printed on their blade box? I don't understand it—and neither does AI.

To me it reads as marketing "bull(blocked)."  Like some lawyers decided this wording sounds good but doesn't open them up to lawsuits.  I could just be a jaded American with my interpretation though?

I can say that very equal blades might be a nice offering.  The ones I may send of to you are probably older than me (40) and the thickness is very easy to tell not the same using a ProFiler to sharpen. 

I'm going to say again, as I always do, that a skilled skater can use basically any blade and too much is made of these details.  Whether to spend on them or advise something it would be nice to know details though.

I agree that a "material" does not have an inherent thickness - unless perhaps you are talking about certain monomolecular structures, or certain other structures with a very specific # of molecular layers.

But I interpret it as meaning that they buy or make or  modify plate steel - or blade blanks - that are unusually uniform in thickness. Or at least they are claiming that they are more uniform in thickness than at least some of their competitors.

Anyway, the quote is an ad. Ads often don't make sense in a technical sense. As long as they help sell the product, technical accuracy is secondary, and may even interfere with sales.

I would be curious: Do you (Kaitsu) find BJØRN & FJØRD blades to be more consistent in shape (including blade thickness at the base, where the blade meets the ice) from the factory than the leading brands, such as MK, JW, Jackson Ultima, Paramount, Eclipse? I would think such a measurement from a third party more useful than advertising claims from a manufacturer or distributor.

At this point, you have dealt with a number of BJØRN & FJØRD blades, right? Do you have overall opinions of them in general, and the consistency with with their shapes as delivered, as compared to the leading brands? Do you believe most figure skaters should consider them, and if they have the resources, try them out?

HEEL SHIM 2

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HEEL SHIM 1
A relatively common problem when mounting figure-skating blades is that the mounting plate does not sit flush against the sole of the boot.

The attached STL files can be used to print shims for installation beneath the heel plate of the blade. Both parallel and tapered versions are available.

Each model was designed using the blade specified in its filename as a reference. However, the shims may also fit several other blade models from the same manufacturer. A dimensioned drawing is included so that you can check whether the shim is compatible with your blade before printing. I would recommend either PETG or ASA filament.

Shim demonstration video: https://youtu.be/Ni7bDPgQHNI

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I am starting this thread to create a shared collection of 3D-printable models related to figure skating. The aim is to help forum members find and print useful items for their own needs.

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If you are unable to create 3D models yourself, you are also welcome to suggest items that could be useful to design and print. Describe your idea as clearly as possible, and be prepared to assist the designer with dimensions, measurements, functional requirements, and any other relevant details.

Useful 2D drawings, technical drawings, and printable templates related to figure skating are also welcome.

Agreed. Makes no sense.

It makes no sense to me either.

Quote from: Kaitsu on August 10, 2026, 03:05:50 PMCould anyone who speaks English as their native language explain what Bjørn is trying to communicate with this text printed on their blade box? I don't understand it—and neither does AI.

It makes no sense to me.  Probably a poor translation from the Finnish.  (And I'm someone with a background in solid-state physics and materials science and engineering).

Could anyone who speaks English as their native language explain what Bjørn is trying to communicate with this text printed on their blade box? I don't understand it—and neither does AI.