So What''s the "Brubacher Edge Sharpness Scale" (BESS)?

The BESS (Brubacher Edge Sharpness Scale) 0 -2000 gram pressure scale was designed to function as a clear and concise means of easily conveying sharpness data from one

The BESS Tester Explained

Looking at the BESS sharpness tester: how it works, how to make it accurate and repeatable, and how to spot cheats.more

How does the Edge-On-Up BESS sharpness test work?

The standard used to determine the sharpness of knives is called the BESS: Brubacher Edge Sharpness Scale. This scale was developed by Mike Brubacher, owner of Edge-On-Up.

Shed a little light on your sharpening operations

EOU instruments are pure edge sharpness testers. We measure and convert to BESS numbers the wid.

How does the Edge-On-Up BESS sharpness test work?

Whether you''re a custom knifemaker, collector, or just serious about your edges, this device lets you put real numbers to your sharpening results - but don''t be fooled by ridiculously low...

Quantifying Sharpness, Measuring Results

The knife is pushed gently into the test media being held by the sharpness tester until the edge severs the "wire". The instrument reads the force required to cut the wire in grams, and that is the BESS score.

What Is a BESS Sharpness Tester? — Sharpening Supplies

How Does a BESS Sharpness Tester Work? The BESS sharpness tester uses calibrated test media, a fine polymer thread, and measures the force needed to cut the material. The force is measured in

Why Using the Edge-On-Up BESS Sharpness Tester Is Essential and

The Edge-On-Up BESS sharpness testers provide a quantitative measure of sharpness, expressed in grams of force. This objective reading allows you to see the difference between a

Knife Technical Testing

For each knife tested I carry out a detailed examination of geometry, balance, edge bevels, factory sharpness and structural edge testing using the industry leading measuring tools.

What is the BESS Scale of Edge Sharpness?

Understand the BESS Scale of Edge Sharpness, a precise measurement system that quantifies the sharpness of knife edges in grams. Learn how the Edge-On-Up Tester uses this scale for reliable

BESS Sharpness tester

Whether you''re a custom knifemaker, collector, or just serious about your edges, this device lets you put real numbers to your sharpening results - but don''t be fooled by ridiculously low...