Convex BK-9?

cbwoods67

cbwoods67

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Hey all.
I have been ogling the BK-9's for a while now, and will probably pick one up when I have some money.
Anyway, my thought is to do a full convex on it when I pick one up.
Has anyone ever done this?
If you have, did it make a significant difference in chopping performance?

Thanks
 
Convexing made a noticable difference on mine (in a good way). Puts a little more metal behind the edge too. If you want a chopper, I say go for it.
 
Though this probably does not help you too much, I convexed my BK3 and it has made a night & day difference in its performance. Even though it is still not the best chopper, convexing really helped it out. :thumbup:

So, in turn, I agree with tradewater; DO IT!!
I sincerely believe that you will not regret such a decision.

Whatever your choice is, I hope you enjoy it!!
 
There are a few floating around in some of the older threads. They worked incredibly well from what I recollect.
 
Thanks guys. I convex all my knives, but was curious how it affects performance with choppers.
Hopefully I will have a chance to pick one up pretty soon.
 
cbwoods67 said:
Thanks guys. I convex all my knives, but was curious how it affects performance with choppers.
Hopefully I will have a chance to pick one up pretty soon.
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If it's done right, convexing will make it much better.

I've only convexed the tip of my BK9HH, about 2.5 inches back. Basically just the curve.
 
Wolf_1989 said:
If it's done right, convexing will make it much better.

I've only convexed the tip of my BK9HH, about 2.5 inches back. Basically just the curve.
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Interesting. I've never heard of convexing just part of the blade.
What benefit is there from doing it like that?
 
cbwoods67 said:
Interesting. I've never heard of convexing just part of the blade.
What benefit is there from doing it like that?
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I wanted the edge near the tip to be stronger. I'll end up doing it to the entire edge eventually, I just didn't feel the need to do it all now.
 
Ok that makes sense. The HH model is meant to be stabby, so I guess it should be as strong as possible.
Thanks.
 
I've been putting off convexing my 9 for a while now, did it to my 2 and I love it. Once I get around to it I will toss some pictures up.
 
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