Can we talk? Pictures of knives on rocks and other abrasive surfaces.

I've wondered about this, specifically when the edge is obviously resting on the rock. I use all my knives, so I don't mind about scratches and stuff from use, but I don't want to get a knife that's described as new or with a good edge that comes with a significant flat spot or chip that needs sharpening out.
 
ALLHSS said:
I've wondered about this, specifically when the edge is obviously resting on the rock. I use all my knives, so I don't mind about scratches and stuff from use, but I don't want to get a knife that's described as new or with a good edge that comes with a significant flat spot or chip that needs sharpening out.
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Not a single knife I own has been damaged in any way just for resting on top of rocks edge down.

You'd have to apply pressure or outright hit it to get flat spots, and then it depends on the knife.

For example I get flat spots on my Fällkniven A1 from hitting a plate mildly hard when cutting food or when chopping hard wood, but I've hit a metal lamp on accident with the edge of my Busse and not a single blemish was detected
 
Also remember to clean them with hot soapy water occasionally. As you use them, the steel of the knife will clog up the abrasive surface of the sharpener making it less effective.
 
Knives hanging on metal hooks may look cool but it's shite for the edge LOL... OMG, wall of knives Nerdgasm ;):rolleyes::foot:

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DPC said:
Not a single knife I own has been damaged in any way just for resting on top of rocks edge down.

You'd have to apply pressure or outright hit it to get flat spots, and then it depends on the knife.

For example I get flat spots on my Fällkniven A1 from hitting a plate mildly hard when cutting food or when chopping hard wood, but I've hit a metal lamp on accident with the edge of my Busse and not a single blemish was detected
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Yeah, that's why I specified it'd bother me if it did damage.

Which it could. Because accidents happen (something I seem to say a lot on here, because others seem to forget it), people put things down harder than intended, people make movements too quickly, etc.

I'm just saying I don't want to get a knife that's described as having a new/sharp/unblemished/whatever edge that actually has a chip or flat spot. If it requires repairative sharpening, that's a bother that should be factored into the purchase price.

People can take pictures of knives however they want, they're often really cool looking. Hell, take a picture of your knife stabbing into a volcano, and as long as you're honest about that with me if I'm buying it, thats A O K with me.
 
^ OMFG not only did he place that knife on a rock, it looks like he deliberately made the edge touch the rock. This is just abuse!

In all seriousness, sort of, guys I think even if it did bend or flatten the edge a little a couple swipes on a kitchen steel or strop should make it fine again.
 
Leftytwogunz said:
^ OMFG not only did he place that knife on a rock, it looks like he deliberately made the edge touch the rock. This is just abuse!

In all seriousness, sort of, guys I think even if it did bend or flatten the edge a little a couple swipes on a kitchen steel or strop should make it fine again.
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Are you kidding?! Its a Medford! It will just cut right through that rock and be all like..."THAT ALL YOU GOT?" :D
 
Even worse are the wool blanket photos, especially if we're talking about wool originating from Leicester and Drysdale sheep varieties. It turns my stomach when I see a satin or even stonewashed blade sitting on a rough wool blanket. All I can think about are the hundreds, maybe thousands, of micro-abrasions transferred to the formerly pristine surface of the blade. What are people thinking?

And don't even get me started about fingerprint acid.
 
ALLHSS said:
I've wondered about this, specifically when the edge is obviously resting on the rock. I use all my knives, so I don't mind about scratches and stuff from use, but I don't want to get a knife that's described as new or with a good edge that comes with a significant flat spot or chip that needs sharpening out.
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I would assume most forum members who love knives and photography probably aren't winging the blade at the scenery.
 
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