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[davidwyby]

Are grinder hardened/burned/blued cutters a bad thing?

They are ok if you are going to grind. Not fun if you have to file.

 

[Wilhelm]

Are grinder hardened/burned/blued cutters a bad thing?

They are ok if you are going to grind. Not fun if you have to file.

What he said!

If You grind exclusively, blue that sucker as much as You can/want?
Just give the cutters a light final pass to get a sharp edge and remove any burs.
At least that's what works for me.

 

[Hinerman]

They are ok if you are going to grind. Not fun if you have to file.

That was kind of my point. If you are using a grinder, it doesn't matter.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

Doesn't a blued cutter edge chip easier due to being more brittle?

 

[huskihl]

Doesn't a blued cutter edge chip easier due to being more brittle?

It does

 

[natorade89]

So, I'm a Tool & Die Maker, retired with 48 years of experience. Years ago I started using Nicholson Chainsaw files for a reason.
Recently I was reading a thread on here about files, and a few of you said that you use Pferd. What the heck, I bought a half-dozen and gave them a try. I didn't even get half of my chain sharpened until the file was junk. As I tossed a brand new Pferd in the trash, I remembered why I have been using Nicholson for so many years.

Vallorbe files are the best I've ever found. I've used nearly every brand on the market. Husky intensive cut come close.