The 'Barkwindjammer method'

[barkwindjammer]

So do I. (Flawed)

More effort will be required because the area of the flat side is much greater than that of the bevel. Therefore more metal will have to be removed.

David Charlesworth

Like I've said David, in the terms of theory and physics there should be more effort, in practice its non discernible, you cant feel/dont feel the extra effort.

The BWJ method relates to frequency of honing and more importantly a 'ratio'
lets say 90% face(back) 10% bevel, or 80%/20%

This is not a generic sharpening technique for all your chisels ! (bold font, underlined)

Chisels that you 'fettle' with only !.
Dont leave them for 'session grinding/honing/sharpening', a few 'back strokes' is all that this method requires to keep an edge crisp

select a usefull 'surgeon battalion' from the range you have, select them for a range of sizes, quality of edge holding/sharpness (not the crumbly ones) and set 'these' aside for the BWJ method.

the rest of your chisels-your 'barbarian' collection, mortice, pig stickers etc etc- continue along your usual path of beating them merrily with mallets, hammers, continue to use these ones for levering and chipping, they dont need to be 'scary sharp', and if they are, then they wont be for long.

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[bosshogg]

Hello, my name is Forrrest Gump, my mama always used to say - simple is as simple does - and you sure are simple Forrrest :lol:

If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.
Albert Einstein (hammer)