BFD Flat Bottom

Blademaster's BFD system optimizes the trade-off between bite and glide.

We have reduced the area between the 'flat' portion of the skate blade and the ice. This reduces the build up of ice/snow/water and improves glide. However we have done with without compromising the strength and integrity of the sharpened edges!

Blademaster's edges retain a partial radius because ... 

The benefits of an arch (radius) design have been recognized for thousands of years. Throughout history, the arch has always been a significant design element for load bearing structures. The structural benefit of an arch is that it transfers the load being suspended into compressive forces along the pathways of the arch. There are no tensile forces over the suspended shape. Also, the arch helps o eliminate stress concentration points. 

Skate blades with square even edges that radius into a FLAT BOTTOM will retain their edges longer than straight edges with a stress concentration point. Radiused edges - when used in conjunction with a FLAT BOTTOM will feel like a progressive bite and give the skater more control over the bite angle. 

With the Blademaster BFD - ALL 3 OPTIONS - X6, X7, X8 have enhanced glide - and three different choices for bite. With X6 the most and X8 the least. This will always be left to an individual skater's preference. 

Whether it's Radius of Hollow (ROH) or FLAT BOTTOM (BFD), the choice is still personal preference. For the most repeatable and dependable FLAT BOTTOM sharpening on the market ... Trust BLADEMASTER!  

Head over to our BFD - Blademaster Form Dressing Systems.

Meant to be used with the MPFD - Multi Purpose Form Dresser. 

Learn more about the MPFD.