Edge Sharpness Tester with fulcrum

This is a device for determining the sharpness of knife blades.
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A remix of the Edge Sharpness Tester by @leadingedge on Thingiverse.

This is a device for determining the sharpness of knife blades.
Used in conjunction with an accurate kitchen scale, it measures the weight required to cut through a plastic thread. The sharper the blade, the less weight is needed.

I redrew it from scratch as I wanted to adjust the dimensions slightly to fit the M4 threaded sleeves from Ruthex. These are too long for the original model.
I also prepared the lid for the use of 8x3mm magnets so that they would hold well on a magnetic weighing surface.

Finally, I made a fulcrum like the one on the original BESS meter. A standard wine cork can be inserted into the fulcrum to protect the blade. It is also possible to use a magnet here.

Additional materials required 
2x M4 threaded bushes (Ruthex) 
2x M4 knurled screws
3x magnets (8x3mm)

I used fishing line (0.16mm) as the cutting medium.
As you can read in @leadingedge's original description, it may not be as accurate as the original, but I also used a fresh razor blade as a reference and it gives a good guide.

The dimensions of the test jig are 45mm in diameter and 35mm in height,
The Fulcrum has a diameter of 33mm and a height of 45mm.

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Edge sharpness tester
by leadingedge (thingiverse.com)
 

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Redrawn from scratch.

Larger dimensions so that threaded inserts from Ruthex fit. Magnets embedded in the base.

An additional Fulcrum constructed.

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