I think that sharp may mean different things to different people. For me I use the shaving arm hair test. While not every Scrap Yard knife that I have purchased has passed this test, I am still happy with the product. I still am impressed with the Scrap Yard credo of best knife value for the money. I am prepared to massage the edges of the knives I purchase to the point that I am happy with them. After all once you use a knife a while you have to sharpen it anyway.

I am of the opinion that if Scrap Yard has to worry about each and every knife meeting the "sharpness expectations" of every conceivable consumer, that they would need to charge more for their knives.


For me I am willing to fine tune the edge to my own personal expectations for the benefit of a better price point.