Curved Knives: I has em!

stabman

stabman

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You don't need grammar when you have cool knives:

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:D
 
That wrapped handle version towards the bottom makes my heart go pitter-patter...
 
Nice :D I kind of want a Spyderhawk just to have one, but the only versions in stock here are plain edge.
 
t1mpani said:
That wrapped handle version towards the bottom makes my heart go pitter-patter...
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That's a Rick Marchand creation.:)
Just don't blame him for any wrap imperfections, as I rewrapped it. His wrap was prettier, but I had to get some leather underneath to make it feel better in use (needed more width for my hand).
 
KennyB said:
What do you sharpen them with?
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Sharpmaker works well for most of them. You just have to arc the blade back to maintain the correct straightness/angle, much like using it on knives which curve the other way, just in reverse.
You can also use narrow strips of sandpaper on a wood backing, like a really narrow benchstone, and freehand it.
 
what is the karambit on the far left? For some reason I'm getting a bradley vibe from it but I don't think they have a k-bit model
 
brets-ftw said:
what is the karambit on the far left? For some reason I'm getting a bradley vibe from it but I don't think they have a k-bit model
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That's the Cutter's Knife and Tool Bengal.
Titanium frame-lock goodness, with D2 steel.:)
 
Do you get good results with the Emerson on the sharpmaker? I have both and wondered if just how sharp I can get it on my own.
 
MarkIII said:
Do you get good results with the Emerson on the sharpmaker? I have both and wondered if just how sharp I can get it on my own.
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That one has been a pain to sharpen. I've found that using the narrow strips of sandpaper on narrow pieces of wood works better.
Gluing the sandpaper down, around the edge of the wood seems to help.

And tricks others have used to sharpen their curved blades would be welcomed as well.:thumbup:
Always ready to learn.

Here's a link to another thread I just started on the sharpening issue:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/964128-How-do-you-shapen-your-curved-blades
 
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djjonny said:
I've never used a karambit. Just curious, what's the ring for?
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Just keeps it in your hand securely. Makes it harder to impact disarm, and keeps it in your hand during forceful cuts.
It also allows you to let the knife dangle from the little finger during utility use, as in you can cut rope, and then tie the ends without putting the knife down, or other things of that nature.
Sometimes it's reffered to as a "retention ring."

It also allows you to spin the knife and get the tip stuck in your wrist (yay!)
I don't spin them anymore.;)
 
I see. Thanks :)

I would also guess, (in the case of the Emerson Karambit)
If you decide to wave open reverse grip from your rear pocket, your initial grip through the ring is more reliable than a pinch grip
 
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