CRK Umnumzaan dull blade

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I just received a hardly used Umnumzaan and its absolutely amazing. After using it on a few small things like opening packages and cutting an apple, I realized from the tip to the middle of the edge isn't sharp and won't even cut paper. The rest of the edge is fine but this portion is dull. I don't know if I did this or if the person before me did, but I find it hard to believe that the tasks I performed dulled my blade.

Nevertheless, I don't wanna sharpen the entire blade after only having it for two days. My question is should I sent it to someone on the forum that could sharpen the portion that is dull, or am I better off just sharpening the whole blade? Another option would be suck it up and deal with it till the rest of the edge is dull and its time for it all to be sharpened. I guess I'm hesitant to sharpen because I don't want to lessen the life out of the blade after hardly having it.

You opinions would be greatly appreciated!

Best Regards,

Zack
 
I wouldn't be surprised if CRK would sharpen your knife for nothing.

Here's his phone number in Boise, Idaho.
Tel: 208-375-0367
 
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Sonnydaze said:
I wouldn't be surprised if CRK would sharpen your knife for nothing.

Here's his phone number in Boise, Idaho.
Tel: 208-375-0367
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Yep, I'd do this. They'll put a great edge on for you and have it back very soon. You can have it re finished too if you want.
 
I have noticed that the bevel on my Umnumzaan slowly gets wider as it approaches the tip. Are you sure that the blade is actually dull? Mine will not slice paper for the part of the edge from the tip, to about a third of the way down but this portion is still quite sharp. In the end I do not like this and am having the bevel evened out and detailed by a brilliant local sharpener. I have heard CR puts a hell of an edge on 'em when you send them in though.
NOTE: My Umnumzaan (S30V) loses its screaming sharp edge more quickly than any of my other high-end knife steels (O1, 1095, CPM154, ATS-34, M390, M2) but aside from the carbon steels (and damascus) it takes the scariest edge I have ever seen and bar none it is the easiest to touch up on a green compound strop. You may have dulled it a bit performing minor tasks but it should touch up on a strop, maybe a few licks on the fine stones. If you really think it needs to be sharpened then something is wrong
 
Thats for the quick replies guys.

It's the s35v version. I didn't know that Crk would do that for me. Do I need to be original owner in order to send it in to them. Also am I better off sending it to Crk or maybe having someoneike Tom Krein sharpen it?
 
Zookie said:
Thats for the quick replies guys.

It's the s35v version. I didn't know that Crk would do that for me. Do I need to be original owner in order to send it in to them. Also am I better off sending it to Crk or maybe having someoneike Tom Krein sharpen it?
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No, you don't have to be the original owner. I'm also not sure why you would send it to Tom Krein specifically to sharpen it, as he's known more for regrinding blades. Richard J. here could do it as well, but I personally find that learning to sharpen my own knives is a skill worth investing in. It does me no good to even consider buying expensive knives if I can't sharpen them because I'm in constant fear of botching it up.

Not that I would sharpen other people's expensive knives, but I figure there would be no point in using expensive knives with that fear hanging over my head constantly. Might as well lock it up in the safe otherwise:thumbup:.
 
Noctis3880 said:
No, you don't have to be the original owner. I'm also not sure why you would send it to Tom Krein specifically to sharpen it, as he's known more for regrinding blades. Richard J. here could do it as well, but I personally find that learning to sharpen my own knives is a skill worth investing in. It does me no good to even consider buying expensive knives if I can't sharpen them because I'm in constant fear of botching it up.

Not that I would sharpen other people's expensive knives, but I figure there would be no point in using expensive knives with that fear hanging over my head constantly. Might as well lock it up in the safe otherwise:thumbup:.
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Forsure, i woukd like to start sharpening my own knives because I do think it's a great investment. Id definatly wouldn't do ny first sharpen on my chris Reeves, but wouldn't mind trying it on my Spyderco tenacious. Whats a good sharpener to look at buying?
 
Zookie, you got a good knife with good steel. But it will need to be sharpened some day. Why not now? You don't have to sharpen the whole blade, just the dull part. Each proper sharpening will take only a little bit of steel. Maybe a touchup with something like a Sharpmaker at 40 degrees on the fine rods will clean up the edge. It might even be a wire edge that's leaving it feeling dull.

If you have any sharpening experience, now is the time to use it. No need to turn to the experts, unless you have never done it before. Eventually you really will need to learn. Get a cheap kitchen knife, buy a Mora, find an old slipjoint, and practice - practice - practice.

Chris Reeve will work on any of his products, whether you are the original owner or not. That's why people feel confident buying an old Sebenza and sending it in for refurbishing. :)
 
RevDevil said:
But your post is?
You sure like following me around don't ya? ;)
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I don't like following you around, i love it.

Whenever I need my fix of uninformative, sarcastic, useless remarks that generally serve as a way to belittle other people...

I know where to look ;)

To the OP, if you are not comfortable with sharpening the knife, send it in. I would suggest possibly investing in a sharpmaker though..
 
Zookie said:
Thats for the quick replies guys.

It's the s35v version. I didn't know that Crk would do that for me. Do I need to be original owner in order to send it in to them. Also am I better off sending it to Crk or maybe having someoneike Tom Krein sharpen it?
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You don't need to be the original owner. Check out CRK's warranty section on their site. They'll have an email address for any of your questions.

Personally, I'd rather just send it to CRK as it's free and they know how to put a sharp edge on their knives. A CRK isn't a great thing to learn how to sharpen on..
 
Gentlemen, lots of good conversation here on topic -- and too much distracting personal sniping. Stop the distraction.
 
Learn to sharpen it yourself. A nice knife like the Umnumzaan deserves to be cared for.
 
Zookie,

Take a look at "The first sharpening" in my Sig. In that thread I sharpen a Umn from factory edge to a fine mirror polish and discuss the methods and technique for doing so. You may find some helpful tips that may make the task of sharpening your knife easier.
 
I've got a Spyderco Sharpmaker, and I love it. Happens to also be one of the tools recommended by CRK. Odds are it just needs a touch up. Not confident? Send it in. Otherwise, do it yourself! Go slow and easy, its not like its going to crumble in your hands.
 
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