"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message
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On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:11:44 +0100, r.p.mcmurphy wrote:

What does 'dulling' mean...not heard that one before.

Losing keenness

what...as in blunt?

In my book a "dull" blade is one still sharp enough to cut you easily
but not *really* sharp any more. A blunt blade is one that will still
cut but you aren't likely to lose a finger.



not sure that distinction applies to chain saws though!

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