Emerson Blade Steel Question

[SavageBaer]

I recently purchased a CQC-11. The edge is probably the sharpest of any knife I've ever owned, I've cut myself more times in the last week that I care to mention. I mean, you look at this thing the wrong way and it cuts you I've noticed that it's extremely "tooth" which I absolutely love. It cuts almost anything with no effort.

My question is this: Is the 154CM that Emerson uses "toothy" by nature or is it the way they sharpen it that makes it "toothy"?

If it's the way they sharpen it, does anyone know how to duplicate it? I don't want all my knives "toothy" but some of them I do.

 

[ericb445]

http://www.emersonknives.com/EK_Sharpening_Index.html

This should be some help to you.
-Eric

 

[Haze]

If you want a toothy edge use a rougher stone, if you use a smoothe or ceramic stone you will get a nearer polished looking edge. :thumbup:

 

[SavageBaer]

Great help, thanks guys!

 

[SIFU1A]

haze is correct, its more the sharpening than the steel used.

 

[SavageBaer]

This is the only Emerson I've owned. Do all their knives come factory sharp like that? Just curious

 

[Haze]

Pretty much, iv not had a blunt one yet :thumbup:

 

[Lycosa]

If you want SHARP, let Tom Krein at it!!

 

[SavageBaer]

I've thought about that. Anybody know what he charges per blade?

 

[Lycosa]

It was $35.---and worth Every penny! And then some.

 

[Haze]

It was $35.---and worth Every penny! And then some.

I'd have payed twice that and still been happy, they boys a magician :thumbup:

 

[rcn]

$ 35 USD is for a complete regrind (thinning the blade). Tom won't ask more than $ 5 USD for normal resharpening of your Emerson.

 

[rcn]

I want to be very correct:



Quote Tom Krein:

"Sharpening of blades 4" and under is $6.50/blade. S&H is $10.00/package.

Tom"

and

Quote Tom Krein:

"Regrinds are $35.00 for blades 4" and less. ZDP-189 adds $10.00.

Reshaping/profiling of blades will be priced on an individual basis.

THANKS!

Tom"