Does any one know how to put serations on knife??

j man

j man

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I would like to put serations on some of my knives.
Does anyone know how to do this with hand tools or some kind of special sharpener?:confused:
 
Yeah, if you want serrations I would say just buy one with them. I did this years ago just messing around - turned out pretty good, too! Not really much in the way of tips, just figure out where you want them and go for it, it doesn't take too long either. In the end though, you are probably better off with PE anyways...
 
Problem with serrations can be the fact that very few manufacturers put them the way I want them. I maybe speaking for myself only, but maybe the OP has the same situation. I prefer serrations closer to the tip.

And the only manufacturer I've seen do that is Busse and Emerson. I'm not willing to drop that much on those custom shop knives from Busse that have it (well I just don't have the cash, I might be willing if I was able to afford one). And Emerson did the NASA knife which isn't available to public, at least as far as I read here.

So It might be easier to serrate the PE knife yourself or send it to someone to do it professionally.
 
stickwhistler said:
Chainsaw file works too.
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Yeah, I've seen it done well using regular files. You can buy a set of them at any hardware store, and I think there are some vids on youtube showing some how-to's for doing different styles.
 
Thanks guys. i think a lansky sharpener type blade clamp would help with it all.
 
I remove em.
 
Veff serrations, used on CRKT knives and a member here had a ZT done, search for the thread.

They are different but highly effective, price depends on steel.
 
I've done it with a couple of chain saw files and followed up with a DMT serrated edge hone. It's easy enough to make ones that work, extremely difficult to keep the scallops and points even for any visual appeal. I started out with a very small triangular jeweler's file to establish the spacing and then off to the races with the chain saw files. Depending on the steel you may need several of these. These days if I need that kind of cutting action, I grind the edge with a 60 grit tile setter's finishing stone - works great on ropes and tight weave canvas and puts on a cleaner edge than a file.
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