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mikeymoto

mikeymoto

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I joined the crowd. The BWM is a lean machine but those clothes were just too much for her. Here are some pics stripped, edge convexed, handles rubbed with mineral oil, and tube fasteners replaced with 8-32 screws and standoffs I got a while back from McMaster Carr.

Removed the rivets carefully, stripped with Jasco paint remover, then used a Scotch Brite wheel to clean it up.

I did the convexing carefully with a 1x40 belt sander, then removed the burr and addressed the edge using a Fine DMT stone, black arkansas stone, then stropped. I like using Murray Carter's "3 finger" sharpness test, and this edge is keen enough for me.

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I would call the grind on the SAR8 a zero edge (full convex from spine to edge). On the BWM there's a convex primary grind and now a convex secondary. Note the difference in edge thickness in this shot:

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Edit: Even with the screws and standoffs in the handle, the balance is still forward — right around the "E" on the logo.
 
That stripped BWM looks great, Mikeymoto. :thumbup: I wish you hadn't shown that gorgeous SAR-8. I have come soooo close to ordering one of those. :D
 
I think the SAR8 is a sleeper of a knife. I'm amazed the BCS isn't sold out. They seemed expensive to me at first, but given what they offer -- high polish, great feel, ideal zero edge grind, nice balance, and to me an ideal size for outdoors use, and INFI -- very cool! :thumbup:

I like the BWM too. The SAR8 while versatile does not feel like a chopper to me. I have not tried to use it as such, but I'm sure given the choice I would use the BWM for that task before the SAR8.
 
mikeymoto said:
I think the SAR8 is a sleeper of a knife. I'm amazed the BCS isn't sold out. They seemed expensive to me at first, but given what they offer -- high polish, great feel, ideal zero edge grind, nice balance, and to me an ideal size for outdoors use, and INFI -- very cool! :thumbup:

I like the BWM too. The SAR8 while versatile does not feel like a chopper to me. I have not tried to use it as such, but I'm sure given the choice I would use the BWM for that task before the SAR8.
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It's that factory perfect convex zero ground edge on the SAR8 that makes it so tempting. I bet it chops like crazy for its weight. And those handles are special. It's just a great looking knife to me.
 
Wow...must resist buying more infi, must resist buying BWM...must save money...that stripped mistress looks awesome.
 
mikeymoto said:
I think the SAR8 is a sleeper of a knife. I'm amazed the BCS isn't sold out. They seemed expensive to me at first, but given what they offer -- high polish, great feel, ideal zero edge grind, nice balance, and to me an ideal size for outdoors use, and INFI -- very cool! :thumbup:

I like the BWM too. The SAR8 while versatile does not feel like a chopper to me. I have not tried to use it as such, but I'm sure given the choice I would use the BWM for that task before the SAR8.
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I want a SAR-8 so bad but for $487, I just cant do it. The SAR-8 CG will be the blade to end all OVERALL BEST camp blades with a nice price to match.
 
mmmmmmmmm...
Nothin' like a nekkid Mistress. :D :thumbup:

I know you cleaned it up, but it doesn't look like
the INFI dimples are that bad on these. :thumbup:

Congrats on a great job... looks really sweet!
Thanks for the pics.

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