Tenbeers
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I'm starting a second thread to avoid this getting overlooked.
In the previous thread I noted increased blade thickness and sheath fit.
After spending more time with this knife,I now realize it is warped.
I didn't notice it at first but did notice that the grind line at the clip was crooked.
I thought that it was throwing off my perception but the more I studied it,the warp became obvious. I then laid it on a flat surface with the blade laying flat past the guard to confirm it.
One side noticeably lays more flat than the other.
The blade thickness is different but the warp may also further explain the fit of it in older model sheaths.
I should send it back but I think I'll keep it in case the increased blade thickness is an anomaly.
I don't know how things currently are at GSM Steel but I'd bet this one would have been designated a 2nd in times past.
Hopefully this is a fluke and not indicative of an entire run.
In the previous thread I noted increased blade thickness and sheath fit.
After spending more time with this knife,I now realize it is warped.
I didn't notice it at first but did notice that the grind line at the clip was crooked.
I thought that it was throwing off my perception but the more I studied it,the warp became obvious. I then laid it on a flat surface with the blade laying flat past the guard to confirm it.
One side noticeably lays more flat than the other.
The blade thickness is different but the warp may also further explain the fit of it in older model sheaths.
I should send it back but I think I'll keep it in case the increased blade thickness is an anomaly.
I don't know how things currently are at GSM Steel but I'd bet this one would have been designated a 2nd in times past.
Hopefully this is a fluke and not indicative of an entire run.
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