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Bone knife

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DC:
How well does it hold an edge? I'm thinking you couldn't carve wood with it much but would it last for butchering meat?

Lucasade:
So far it's cut lettuce and cucumber just fine  )P( I understand a bone blade can cut anything up to but not including wood, and it's much easier to process than metal! Experiments will continue...

Zuma:
Very nice looking and cool 8) right down to the pins.
Zuma

Ryan Jacob:
Lucasade
That’s inspiring. Any tips for cutting out bone?

Lucasade:
Thanks guys. Ryan, I use a hacksaw for rough cuts then a metalwork blade on a fretsaw for the more detailed cuts. If you go slow it doesn't throw up too much dust but I usually wear a dust mask anyway. Others who know much more will correct me but I've found gently simmering a freshly stripped bone for about 5 minutes removes enough oils that it doesn't gum up the tools without removing so much it becomes brittle.

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