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Comb Cutters |
Comb Cutter Inserted into Honeycomb
Edge Angle
The edge needs to be acute so that it can be easily inserted into the comb and not damage the part to be retained and boxed.
Sharpen the outside, bottom edges on all 4 sides. This helps ensure that the comb to be taken (the center part) does not have edges which are compressed by the cutter's edge angle as the tool is inserted into the comb. This keeps the edges crisp for the product to be sold.
It was the bumble bee and the butterfly who survived, not the dinosaur.
Meridel Le Sueur
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This tool needs to be sharp to ensure it cuts cleanly through the wax. |
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Example icon
Sharpness scales (as shown in the grey icon to the left) are used to indicate the recommended sharpness for the blades noted above. You can click on any of the icons showing the sharpness scale and be redirected to the page describing this more. Lower numbers are duller; higher numbers sharper.
These are general recommendations; you will need to use your own judgment, based on the knive’s intended purpose.
These are usually made from stainless steel, so they need to be kept clean, but no oils should be applied to the tool as they could taint the flavour of the honey.
