Competition Aluminum Test Fixture

Competition Aluminum Test Fixture A precision-machined aluminum fixture designed to improve access to the test media when measuring knives with bolsters, wide blades, and complex blade geometries. Accessibility Open fixture design The specialized open construction provides improved access to the test media, allowing the cutting edge to approach the testing point with fewer obstructions. Blade compatibility Test difficult geometries The fixture is especially useful for knives with bolsters, wide blades, unusual profiles, and other blade geometries that may be difficult to position with a standard fixture. Construction Precision-machined aluminum The rigid aluminum body securely holds the test media and provides the stability required for accurate, consistent, and repeatable sharpness measurements. Specialized design Improved access to the cutting edge Standard test fixtures may restrict access when testing blades with a large bolster, considerable blade width, or an unusual edge profile. The Competition Aluminum Test Fixture provides more open space around the test medium, making it easier to correctly position these blade types during testing. Test media Made for DoubleX+ The fixture is designed to securely hold DoubleX+ Test Media used for BESS sharpness measurements. Test media is sold separately. Compatibility PT50 Series ready Compatible with Edge-On-Up PT50A, PT50B, and PT50C sharpness testers, allowing the fixture to be used across the complete PT50 Series. Compatible testers Works with every PT50 Series model Select a compatible Edge-On-Up sharpness tester to view its full specifications and included accessories. Industrial Edge-On-Up PT50A The highest-resolution model in the PT50 Series, designed for precise industrial and professional sharpness testing. View PT50A → Professional Edge-On-Up PT50B A professional sharpness tester offering a balance of accuracy, measurement speed, and practical everyday operation. View PT50B → Home Edge-On-Up PT50C A practical and accessible sharpness tester for home users, knife collectors, and sharpening enthusiasts. View PT50C → Performance Consistent test media positioning Secure positioning of the test media helps reduce movement during the measurement and supports reliable comparisons between sharpening results. Its practical loading system also allows the test medium to be installed and replaced quickly when preparing for the next measurement. Specifications Product details Type Test media holder Material Aluminum Purpose Secure mounting of test media for sharpness measurement Compatibility Edge-On-Up PT50A , PT50B and PT50C Test media DoubleX+ Test Media Test media included No, sold separately Country of origin USA How to use Prepare and perform a measurement 1 Install the test media Place a piece of DoubleX+ Test Media into the fixture according to the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Mount the fixture Position the Competition Aluminum Test Fixture on the compatible Edge-On-Up PT50 Series sharpness tester. 3 Position the blade Align the section of the cutting edge being tested directly above the test medium without applying lateral pressure. 4 Perform the measurement Apply controlled downward pressure until the test medium is cut and record the displayed BESS result. 5 Replace worn media Replace the test medium when it becomes worn or damaged to maintain accurate and consistent measurements.