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Originally Posted by svenlind
According to Wordweb: A sloping edge on a cutting*tool  |
That's a less common use, and that would be called a bevel any place I know. In fact I've never heard or read that use of Bezel.
Object
Bezel (jewellery), the rim which encompasses and fastens a jewel, watch crystal, lens or other object
Bezel, the sloping facets of the crown of a cut gem after gem cutting
Screen bezel, a space or frame around a display device, such as on a television or mobile device.
Bezel, the removable plastic faceplate or front panel of a slot, such as on an optical disc drive
Being historically a decorative border some say the word comes from
Bezalel. That's seems weak to me.
But I only heard or read "Bevel" for a tool and "Bezel" for a surround or border. Perhaps USA or somewhere is different.
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Cutting tools
Most cutting tools have a bevelled edge which is apparent when one examines the grind.
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—Wikipedia.
A bezel can of course be bevelled.