New petty

[David R]

Picked this up recently. Nice petty. 150mm edge. 26C3 steel. EDIT: 63 HRC per the maker. In the choil shot it appears to be flat on one side, slightly convex on the other. Balance is about 1 cm into the handle. Handle could probably be ~1 cm shorter, although the length isn't an issue. I like the acid wash. I need to find a way to get better choil and spine shots. (Likely a real camera with a tripod.)

I have not used 26C3 steel before. Edge retention is ok but not great. It takes an great edge easily and quickly. Sharpening reminds of Opinel carbon steel - easily and quickly gets sticky sharp.

 

[Matt Jacobs]

Picked this up recently. Nice petty. 150mm edge. 26C3 steel. In the choil shot it appears to be flat on one side, slightly convex on the other. Balance is about 1 cm into thehandle. Handle could probably be ~1 cm shorter, although the length isn't an issue. I like the acid wash. I need to find a way to get better choil and spine shots. (Likely a real camera with a tripod.)

I have not used 26C3 steel before. Edge retention is ok but not great. It takes an great edge easily and quickly. Sharpening reminds of Opinel carbon steel - easily and quickly gets sticky sharp.

That a good description of 26c3. Looks like a fun little petty.