Edge-On-Up Home Edge Tester

A Standard Test for Sharpness

How sharp is the edge? That is both the most important question a sharpener can ask, and possibly the hardest to answer. There are tests like cutting paper or shaving hair that are often used to demonstrate sharpness, and they are helpful to a point, but they lack the precision and standardization required to truly answer the question. However, a precise and standardized testing method is available. It is achieved using the PT50 Series Sharpness Testers from Edge-On-Up.

Measure and Quantify

The PT50 Series of Edge-On-Up Sharpness Testers give the ability to measure and quantify the level of sharpness of any given edge. They work by measuring the force in grams required to cut through a standardized, calibrated medium. The result is a number that can be used to compare the relative sharpness of edges.

Designed for the Home User

There are three models of PT50 Sharpness Testers. The Edge-On-Up Home Edge Tester (PT50C) Is intended for the home user or hobbyist looking for a reliable way to distinguish between a well sharpened edge and a poorly sharpened one, and everything in between.

The Home Edge Tester Features:

• 5 measurements-per-second processor
• 25 Gram Resolution
• Portable Lightweight Design
• 3 Button Operation
• 25 Disposable Test Clips Included
• 2 AAA Batteries Included

Test Medium Included

The Home Edge Tester includes the Disposable Clip System (Test clips have not yet received full BESS certification).

The PT50C has a one year manufacturer's warranty.

A Comparison of the Edge On Up Testers and What's Included With Each

Specifications and What's Included With Each Model
Model	PT50A Industrial	PT50B Professional	PT50C Home
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

Q. What test method comes with the PT50C Home Edge Tester?

A. The PT50C Home Edge Tester comes with a 25 count package of the Disposable Test Clips and the Clip Base.

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.