Coated abrasive article and method of making the same

A coated abrasive article comprising:

• a backing having first and second opposed major surfaces;
• a make layer secured to at least a portion of the first major surface of the backing;
• crushed abrasive particles comprising, on a total weight basis:
• 35 to 100 weight percent of initial crushed abrasive particles having a first composition and first size grade, wherein a majority of the initial crushed abrasive particles are platey crushed abrasive particles, and wherein each platey crushed abrasive particle has a respective length, width, and thickness;
• and
• 0 to 65 weight percent of crushed filler particles having a second composition and a second size grade, wherein:
• i) the first and second compositions are different;
• ii) the first and second size grades are different;
• or
• iii) both of i) and ii);
• a size layer disposed on and secured to at least a portion of the make layer and platey crushed abrasive particles,
• wherein the coated abrasive article has a direction of intended use, and wherein a majority of the platey crushed abrasive particles are positioned with their thickness oriented substantially parallel to the direction of intended use.