hi i have a chipped 440v knife this knife was profesionaly heat treated to Rc55 with a cryogenic treatment it has processed over 150 animals(sheep,goats,deer,etc)it chipped when being used to take the hocks of some goats .the user was my friend who tests all new steels for me i know there was no side ways force applied but there are some deep scratches on the left side of the blade caused by the corner of the diamond stone.the blade is hollow ground .3mm at the edge .3mm at the back of the chip the knife is 1 year old comments would be useful
have some photos but dont know how to attach cheers john
have some photos but dont know how to attach cheers john