Re: sharpening axes

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Peter Grey wrote:
> I'm not clear what's meant by a double angle cutting edge.  Do you mean that
> one side of the axe approaches the cutting edge at a different angle than
> the other?  What angles are used?
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> I need to sharpen a single edge axe and a hatchet and I'd love to see a site
> with some pictures and recommendations for how to do this.

google on "knife sharpening", you will find pitures, the same concept
is used on most knives.  the edge is centered and each side will have
two "flats" ground, one of top of the other.  that s/be perfectly
clear...., no need for no stinking pictures, right?   --Loren

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> Peter
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> "tony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>> i know axes have a double-angled cutting edge.
>> and thats the way i've always sharpened/honed them.
>> but i'm wondering -- why?
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