I have an older Moki pocket knife (distributed by Spyderco in the 80's) and wish to change the serrated edge to a plain edge. I just can't get it sharp enough to do detail work and think it will be easier to maintain a plain edge. Please let me know if this is possible and what it would entail. Also, feel free to try to talk me out of my decision!! I would love a Spyderco H1 with a plain edge but hear that it does not hold an edge well. Like that it does not rust though!!
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Converting Serrated to Plain Edge
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It is possible, although a bevel may need to be added, and you may have a recurve. Alot of steel comes off.
There isnt really a "way" to do it. Just be careful that the blade doesnt get hot when you grind/wear them off.
Serrations are only ground on one side of the blade, so a second bevel should be added unless you dont mind chisel ground.
There isnt really a "way" to do it. Just be careful that the blade doesnt get hot when you grind/wear them off.
Serrations are only ground on one side of the blade, so a second bevel should be added unless you dont mind chisel ground.
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If you're interested in H1 it's highly recommended you get a serrated edge. The steel is work hardened, when the serrations are ground it goes threw the hardening process. A full SE H1 blade has some of the best edge retention of any blade steel on the market.
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Thank you for your very informative reply. Another option would be just to have the serrations reground on the Moki, but I have to find a good resource for that. Can a Syperco H1 with a full serrated blade be used for detail work? Also when it does get dull is it user friendly to sharpen, or does it need to be returned to Spyderco??
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Buy a sharpmaker and sharpen the serrations yourself, it's not that hard. Believe me, with a little patience and some time you can get that edge back to unbelievably sharp. Part of owning and using knives is mastering to some extent the ability maintain them, besides that is part of the fun.
What he said. It really is a joyous feeling of accomplishment when you re-sharpen something to shaving sharp and smooth on your own.Buy a sharpmaker and sharpen the serrations yourself, it's not that hard. Believe me, with a little patience and some time you can get that edge back to unbelievably sharp. Part of owning and using knives is mastering to some extent the ability maintain them, besides that is part of the fun.
