Polishing the back bevel

[DocNightfall]

Is there a benefit, other than aesthetic, to polishing the back bevel to a high grit?

I have found that when cutting through wet media (like meat) a very smooth polished bevel tends to create a suction effect with the cut medium, increasing the resistance to the cut.

 

[LedSled]

I favor a continuous, convex, polished bevel all the way back into the body of the blade. Initially, it takes a bit of work, but once done, maintenance isn't hard. Until I worked out a system with a belt sander, I found the effort too tiring.

As for noticing a difference in cutting effort ... well, no, not really. However, with a good power sharpening system, one can indulge one's vanities.

 

[65535]

IMHO the best surface for substances that are wet and can create a vacuum is don't makea surface that can hold a vacuum. Add holes or make a strong row of lines vertically.