Cambered or straight blade?

Pete


-----Original Message-----
From: OldTools [mailto:oldtools-bounces@s...] On Behalf Of curt seeliger
Sent: 08 June 2017 14:15
To: John M Johnston (jmjhnstn) 
Cc: Old Tools Group 
Subject: Re: [OldTools] Sharpening the common garden hoe

>Should it be sharpened with a double
> bevel or a single bevel?
While I have been told that it depends on whether it is a ripping or cross-
furough hoe, I have always used a simple single out-cannel bezel and found that
to be sufficient. The time saved has allowed me to touch up the hoe nib, which
keeps it looking quite smart.
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