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Re: Reed Knife Edge Configuration

Author: RobinDesHautbois
Date: 2012-06-12 10:48

Yes, R. Still Student, that was me. No one needs to be shy to use my own words against me.

There is a problem with testing your edge on your thumbnail or on a piece of cane .... is "arundonuts" trying to disguise "arundo donax", the specific variety of cane used for reeds? The problem is that a knife with teeth will scrape both very well and give you the impression it is sharp, when in fact it is not. Try doing the fine scraping of the tip with something that leaves streaks behind.

Similarly, my brother once boasted of a really sharp knife by slicing (in the air) a cardboard box... I asked him to slice a piece of delicate paper with the same knife: FAIL.

So my challenge has always been: prove the conviction of your words! Everyone says the secret to good reeds is a sharp knife... well demonstrate that your knives are sharp!

One thing for sure, you can't argue with the video "Wrong way"
http://robindeshautbois.blogspot.ca/2011/07/anniversary-recording-knife-sharpening.html

Robin Tropper
M.A.Sc., B.Mus., B.Ed.
http://RobinDesHautbois.blogspot.ca/music

Post Edited (2012-06-12 10:53)

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