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ContrarianTrail

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I prioritize ethics over optics even if it means facing criticism.

Sharing my honest beliefs, welcoming constructive debates, and embracing the potential for evolving viewpoints. Independent thinker navigating through conversations without allegiance to any particular side.

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ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

It’s a bladed tool. You can absolutely notice a difference between a sharp and dull shovel. The edge rounds out in use. A quick touch-up with a file helps a ton.

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

One or two times probably not but more than that likely will. Especially if there were major dents you grinded away. You can buy a cheap plastic tool to check the balance and then just grind away from the non blade side to balance it out.

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

Shovel is a common item many don’t realize needs sharpening too

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

I was dunking this into water between the heavy grinding. Heat is the enemy there.

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

Not even close. That level of sharpness would only matter on axe if you intend to use it as a weapon. Chopping wood with edge like that would just bend it and make it dull prematurely.

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

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.

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

I have no idea. It was one of those black fibre ones that you attach to a drill. I had originally used it to polish stainless steel after welding. Stropping is the difference between reflecting light and reflecting image

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

That’s mostly why I polished it, though we might be thinking of different contaminants

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

Not very - it doesn’t need to be. Sharpened and re-profiled it with a 80 grit flap disc on angle grinder and took it to polishing wheel + leather strop. The shine is just for the looks.

ContrarianTrail OP , to pics in Grandmom asked me to sharpen her hatchet. What's worth doing is worth over-doing

She lives in a rowhouse with a tiny yard without a single tree on it. Maybe she need it for something else - or someone.

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