CPM 3V edge retention not what I expected.

[Omega Leather Works]

Thanks for the info Obsessed.

Strigamort, Tri Tip can be one of the best cuts for the money ($2.99 per lb for select grade). People that don't like it, either cooked it wrong or sliced it with the grain instead of against. Chuck eye steaks aka "poor mans ribeye" aren't too bad either.

I've never seen it cut with the grain. I imagine that that would do it in as far as awesomeness goes.

Chuck eye steaks? I'll have to try them. We don't eat a ton of beef, plus my wife is a bit of a steak snob, but I'll grab some of those on your recommendation.

 

[mycough]

I finish my high Vanadium edges with a compound that is courser than most. Try using your black compound to stop and then use. 3V has a very aggressive cutting nature. Also much more difficult to remove the temper from 3V because of the high tempering temp. I doubt that is what you are seeing, but anything is possible. After you strop 8 or 10 times each side make a very light (just barely more than the weight of the knife) cut into a piece of wood. This will help to remove any stubborn burr, and then strop a few more times till you get the edge you want.

The
Big Guy has cranked out quite a few 3V knives and puts out some of the sharpest out of the box knives I have ever owned.
If you get totally frustrated with your bark river I would send it to him, not the factory. If it doesn't come back and scare you I will reimburse your cost. This man is meticulous with his edges. Russ

 

[mycough]

As far as tri tip goes, that and teres major are still the best values out there in beef. Chef approved... Russ

 

[Joe Duder]

The
Big Guy has cranked out quite a few 3V knives and puts out some of the sharpest out of the box knives I have ever owned.
If you get totally frustrated with your bark river I would send it to him, not the factory. If it doesn't come back and scare you I will reimburse your cost. This man is meticulous with his edges. Russ

I think I might have had a slight burr edge. My stropping made the blade a lot sharper and smoother. I would say twice if not, three times as sharp. We'll see how it holds up to this weekend's camping and fishing trip. Like I said earlier in the thread, I'm pretty good at sharpening my blades. However, this is my first CPM3v and like anything new, there will be some trial and error. If I get overly frustrated, I might just send it in to the big guy. Thanks for the recommendation.