Sharpening & turning a Sheffield steel currier knife blank

Submitted by Jim on 10/26/2003. ( slomjmarty@aol.com ) 152.163.252.102

Hello,
This is going way back in time...
Does anyone know how to sharpen and turn a straight
piece of blank sheffield steel used for a curriers knife?
I am talking about the old way of shaving hides before
the round knives of today existed.
Also, how much turn to the blade, IE. 1/32" or 1/8" ect.
should be given?
Thanks,
Jim

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JOhn Janelli did a article in Brealthrough

This response submitted by JOhn C on 10/27/2003. ( ) 208.180.205.103

Mr. J. can tell you , he post here once in a while. With any luck he will read your plea.


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