Edge-On-Up PT50A Industrial Sharpness Tester

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Edge-On-Up PT50A Industrial Sharpness Tester

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The Edge-On-Up PT50A is the flagship sharpness tester in the Edge-On-Up lineup. Wondering if your kitchen knives require sharpening? Interested in assessing your extensive knife collection? Or eager to determine the effectiveness of your sharpening efforts? This tester precisely measures the pressure required to cut through a testing medium, with an increment of 1 gram.

Compared to other models, the Edge-On-Up PT50A boasts superior sensor capabilities and a faster processor, ensuring even more accurate measurements of knife sharpness. Meanwhile, the Edge-On-Up PT50C measures in 25-gram increments, and the PT50B measures in 5-gram increments.

Key Components of the Edge-On-Up PT50A Sharpness Tester:

The Edge-On-Up PT50A device itself
Edge-On-Up Fulcrum support (KT10)
Aluminum base (ATF10G) and DoubleX test medium (TM02)
Base for test clips (DCB10) along with 25 test clips

Specifications and What's Included With Each Model	Edge-On-Up PT50A	Edge-On-Up PT50B	Edge-On-Up PT50C
Resolution (Accuracy)	1 Gram	5 Gram	25 Gram
Measurement Speed	25 Per Second	10 Per Second	5 Per Second
Batteries	2 AAA Batteries Included	2 AAA Batteries Included	2 AAA Batteries Included
Test Clip Base	Included	-	Included
Test Clips	25 Included	-	25 Included
Aluminum Test Fixture	Included	Included	-
Test Media	Included	Included	-
Knife Fulcrum	Included	Included	Included

How Does the Edge-On-Up Sharpness Tester Operate?

This scientifically designed tester assesses knife sharpness using a certified synthetic wire. Simply apply gentle pressure to the wire with your knife. The accompanying scale records the pressure exerted until the wire is cut, providing your test result in grams on the BESS (Brubacher Edge Sharpness Scale) C-scale. A lower BESS value indicates a sharper knife, offering a concrete numerical assessment of sharpness that eliminates guesswork.

Understanding the BESS Standard:

The BESS standard, developed by Mike Brubacher, offers a user-friendly method for evaluating knife sharpness. Scores on the scale range from 2000 BESS for an unsharpened knife to 0 BESS for ultimate sharpness. For reference, a double-sided sharpened razor typically scores around 50 BESS.

Given that the test measures only a small portion of the edge, it's recommended to assess three areas: the tip, middle, and heel. A weighted average of these values provides a comprehensive assessment of sharpness.

Essential Materials:

For accurate comparisons, certified test materials are necessary. Edge-On-Up provides the required materials, including the DoubleX test medium capable of conducting 325 measurements.

FAQs

Q. Which test methods come with the PT50A Industrial Edge Tester?

A. This one comes with everything you need to use BOTH the Aluminum Test Fixture with the Test Media AND a 25 count package of the Disposable Test Clips with the Clip Base. It essentially comes with everything possible.

Q. I've received my Edge On Up Tester and don't see the Test Media. What should I do?

A. The Test Media is preloaded into the Aluminum Test Fixture. If you do not see a strand of media coming through one of the feed holes, slide the black rubber piece off of the bottom of the fixture. A role of Test Media should be inside.

Q. I've opened my New Edge On Up Tester and found a small empty box that says "Consumables." Should this box have something in it?

A. No. The box will be empty. It is included as a packaging spacer and has been labeled "Consumables" for customers to use as future storage.