Conex a bevel edge myself or send it to a pro?

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My Becker bk9 is scheduled for delivery today and one of the first things I want to do is put a convex edge on it. I have some experience sharpeing using the sand paper, method with my khukuri and I get decent results, but I don't think my tequnique is great as I've never gotten it shaving sharp.

I have watched several youtube videos on reprofiling an edge but they are always using small blades. I am a little hessitant to take a +1 pound 9 inch blade and completely change the factory edge. This is why I am planning on ordering a bk14 and convexing that myself using the sandpaper mousepad method first and see how it goes.

Does anyone have any advice/experience with reprofiling an edge on a large blade by hand? Should I just send it to a pro like Richard J? I'm fairly broke and I love working on and customizing my knives myself but I don't want to mess anything up.

My reason for perferring the convex edge mainly comes down to ease of field sharpening and let's not forget the added strength on a blade like this that will see some chopping.

muchas gracias

dan

p.s. If you haven't all ready check out virtuovice youtube channel. He is extremely knowledgeable in edge maintainance.
 
I have done my fair share.

I did a FBMLE entirely by hand. 2 lbs of steel!

No problem. Just a tired elbow and shoulder when I was done.


Hair jumping, free hanging hair whittling sharp edges are no problem.
 
I do only convex on the customs I make.
 
Thanks for the replies. BigFatty when you say by hand could you give me some specifics? I also found a local guy with good reviews. I talked to him over the phone and he said it would only cost six bucks. If I can get my hands on a belt sander I'll go that route and if not I may just cough up the six dollars.

Thanks again
 
Useing a belt sander is harder & more likely to cause damage & heartache. Power tools require experience.
If you do it yourself, do it by hand. I would do it myself.
$6 seems a very good price, If you don't want to do it yourself.
 
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