i've heard the myth that cutting paper is bad for the blade of your pocket knife, is this true?
2007-05-10 16:24:39 · 8 answers · asked by wulfgar_117 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I think anything will eventually dull a knife blade. I cut much
cardboard where I work, and my knife gets dull quickly.
2007-05-10 16:31:23 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its a good way to see how sharp it is the only bad things for blades is cutting hard item that may bend the edge of the blade and cutting cat tails the plant its hard to get an edge on a good knife after thats done.
2007-05-10 16:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a myth, and that it depends on the type of knife and type of paper. But here's some info on knife care tips that tells you how different kinds of paper can dullen the blade of a knife:
http://www.challengemachinery.com/tips/knife_care_tips.htm
2007-05-10 16:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by dominique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is really bad. You use scissors to cut paper. Plus you are to designate your knife for certain things.
2007-05-10 16:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by zengarden 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cutting anything with your knife is bad if you think about it. it causes friction when you cut something and results in a dulling blade.
2007-05-11 03:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I am aware of but I am presuming that you are talking of cutting one or two sheets and not many.
2007-05-10 21:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you cut something else instead of paper then
2007-05-10 16:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard the same thing, but I do it anyway. It is kinda fun.
2007-05-10 16:27:46 · answer #8 · answered by J.J. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋