Bent tip

[braines9]

First of all, hi everyone. I've looked at the sight for a while now but never needed any sort of help.

Okay, so down to the problem.... I own a hissatsu folder, long story short, the tip is bent. All I need to know is if and how it's possible to sharpen it back to it's former needle tipped glory.

 

[FlaMtnBkr]

Have a pic? Depends on how bad it is and how short you are willing to make the blade. As a general rule it is best to take material off the spine instead of the edge. Of course you will probably need to touch up the edge but not remove a lot of material. This allows you to remove damaged material and get a nice tip while making sure the tip of the knife remains in the handle and safe when closed.

 

[M & M Sharpening]

I agree with Fla. Send us a picture so we can better give you ideas. Sometimes you can relay the metal, other times, you have to regrind.

 

[richard j]

if the tip is not bent to bad it is possible to straighten it back out. sharp short bends tend to break and in that case it is best to form a new tip. also you will have to remove metal from the kick if the tip sticks up. i fix quite a few bent and broken tips. send me some pictures and i'll let you know what is the best route to go. rje196021@gmail.com