Plasma cutting knife blanks - GIF

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Plasma cutting knife blanks.




Previously:

Plasma torch nozzle cutaway - photo
Knife sharpening closeup - GIF
Japanese knife edge shaping tool - GIF
Vintage treadle wheel powered knife sharpener - photo
Knife making billet divider - video

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I use a plasma cutter fairly often, but not a cnc version. Is the large gap between the kiss and the cut done for reducing wear on consumables or is it for a cleaner cut on the finished product?