Hand Tools Archive 2007
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Re: Sharpening Japanese chisels - lifespan?Response To:
Re: Sharpening Japanese chisels - lifespan? () Dave Burnard
>Yep, that the hollow is not just there for initial back flattening, but to make back flattening and sharpening easier throughout the life of the chisel.
That's why I choose to tap out my larger chisels from time to time - because I want to preserve as much of that advantage as long as I can. It may seem weird, but it's how I was taught to do it, and it works really well for me.
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