Break the edge!

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Nakano 2

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I have seen, handled, and used some handemade folders for some time now. I have been irritated by something. Why are the inside edges of the steel/ Ti liners on some of these folders NOT BROKEN?!?! For a handmade/ custom piece you' d think that these edges would be at least broken or even radiused. With extended/ hard use, the fingers especially, can start to feel a bit sore due to these somewhat sharp edges. This problem is more so amplified when running contact drills on various medium if the folder is a defensive/ personal protection piece. Your comments and experience please.

Nakano
 
Nakano, I agree with you wholeheartedly that all edges should be comfortable to handle. I really can't imagine why any maker including factory makers would allow their product to go out the door with sharp edges on anything but the cutting edge of the blade. I haven't seen enough custom knives to form an opinion about the practices of individual makers however. Will you elaborate a bit?
 
Factory pieces aren' t going to contour every edge of their scales or liners. It is an added expense. Although this does not necessarily imply that there aren' t any production folders or fix blades out there that aren' t done as such. However, for a handmade/ custom folder where attention to detail and quality is important, their final product should feel like that of a bar of soap in the hand. This will insure comfort during extended use. (See my original post above).

I' d like to hear from the makers here.

Nakano
 
I round the edges on all my folders. I have found that a Norton Beartex wheel does a great job on it.
I call it "hot spots".
 
Me too, all edges on my folders are rounded where they would come in contact with the hand basically any edge that is exposed.
I'll tell ya another area that gets my attn. I round the corners off the top area of the lock, you know, where the cut is made for the lock to fit up aginst the blade tange.
I've noticed some out there that are pretty sharp.


Patrick R. Nihiser
Knifemaker
 
im just gonna hop in here and compliment you on your work.
you prolly dont remember,but we met briefly at blade on sunday,IIRC,and i looked at some of your folders and was VERY impressed. keep up the good work,and congrats on your 'new knifemaker' award!

BTW-,kit...he does alright work,too. :p

-mo.
 
"Hot spots" was the term I was looking for. Thank you Kit Carson. I would realy like to hear some more, especially from the makers.

Nakano
 
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