Good. You probably don't want a hatchet to be that sharp. You're not going to be doing anything delicate with it. Sharp blades have the edge bend or break easily.

[–] ContrarianTrail@lemm.ee 33 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, edge that sharp serves no purpose on axe. It'll bend and then be dull again. Shallower point with the burr removed is more durable and stays sharp(ish) for much longer.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago

Thx, I was looking for this bit of context - somehow the possibility you made it sharp "bcs it's better" made me uneasy.
I'm glad it's done properly.

[–] n3m37h@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

All depends on the quality of the metal, the angle of the apex and the direction you sharpen the blade in.

Parallel bad, perpendicular good

[–] Bridger@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Never used a carving hatchet, eh?

[–] MyDogLovesMe@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

Completely disagree! I’m into axe’s. Have been four years. Shit, anything with an edge.

I’ll tell you something straight up, a dull axe is dangerous. A dull axe glances. A sharp axe sticks.

Period.