Dulling a blade

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Bloodangel05

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Hey,

I'm semi new to this all, but lately I've been starting to flip fixed blades and do assorted...tricks if you want to call it that.
However, to say the least, my right hand is quite beaten up after 2 weeks of doing this, and thats with taking it slow. I considered taping the blade, however, the tip is sharp enough to pierce through electricians tape with ease.

Therefore, i was wondering how i could go about dulling the blade to the point that it wont cut me. Any suggestions?

Thanks
 
If you are bound and determined to do this try tape for the edge and a cork for the tip.
 
Bloodangel05 said:
Hey,

I'm semi new to this all, but lately I've been starting to flip fixed blades and do assorted...tricks if you want to call it that.
However, to say the least, my right hand is quite beaten up after 2 weeks of doing this, and thats with taking it slow. I considered taping the blade, however, the tip is sharp enough to pierce through electricians tape with ease.

Therefore, i was wondering how i could go about dulling the blade to the point that it wont cut me. Any suggestions?

Thanks
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Give it to my wife to use in the kitchen for a week!
 
You can buy training blades or make them yourself. Commonly trainers are made from rubber or plywood or aluminum, for example. Live blades are best kept for after you develop proficiency.
 
Dulling a knife is easy, just whack it a few times against a brick, or grab a Dremel. Sharpening on the other hand.... :(
 
Well, most important thing:
What kind of knife you're going to "castrate"?
Like Darthsoaker said .....sharpening after dulling is really pain in the a#$...and still...dulled blade can make damage to your body (maybe not scars but bruises i think ;) )

Regards
gac
 
Are you planning on using this knife afterwards? If not then I would just run the edge to a grinding wheel, or just saw it back and fore on the curb.
 
I run a blade along a diamond stone if I am going to rebuild it. I like rebuilding leather handles on Remington knives and the knife is usually dull and in sad shape anyway, so I flatten the blade so I don't slice myself while I am working it.
 
I used to tape my balisong blade and yes, the tip still can hurt you.

Well, makes you learn faster :p
 
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