>>2743446those ones with the honey-comb pattern actually catch on the edge of the blade and make it duller when you are trying to get a very fine razor sharp edge.
>>2743440>>2743383>>2743621these guys know what's up. I use axes all the time, have done for years. I used to live in a cottage heated only by the wood burning stove.
Getting them razor sharp is unnecessary, most users will not be able to find a decent chopping block and quickly blunt the edge, just like OP. The different between a razor sharp axe and a sharp axe is not noticeable at all in normal use.
>The different between a razor sharp axe and a sharp axe is not noticeable at all in normal use. The different between a razor sharp axe and a sharp axe is not noticeable at all in normal use.
>The different between a razor sharp axe and a sharp axe is not noticeable at all in normal use. this bears repeating.
>>2743511File it back to a good shape, with a second file/number 2 file, if it really needs some serious attention, a grinding stone or angle grinder may be necessary, but the heat can anneal the metal and make the edge very soft. Then, once it is a good shape again, give it a little love with a sharpening stone. 600 grit max, 150 min. 400 is very good.
