Fallkniven F1 3G deformation problem

any pictures? I assume you're talking about the edge?

 

I've fixed my nicks and chips with sandpaper & mousepad. DC shapening things are way too rough for my taste, leaves ugly finish on the blade.

 

Your going to need to post pics for accurate help.

If the edge is still sharp (and you say it is) it's probably not actually deformed, maybe the way the light is reflecting off the edge is just throwing you off.

 

I agree that some pictures would be helpful.

I find most knives will easily micro chip, or roll a bit on the factory edge. this has been true on my VG10 and 3G blades as well.

After they have been sharpened two or three times and you get into some "virgin" steel, the edge is much tougher.

Not sure if this is what you are experiencing, but it kind of sounds like it may be.

Kevin

 

+1
What he said,

 

Ouch that looks like chipping to me. I could be wrong though.

My F1 didn't do that the first time I took it out. Try some gentle sandpaper strokes to see if that helps.

 

Send the pics to Fallkniven. Explain the situation and ask them if that's normal. I'm thinking bad heat treat, but Peter should respond pretty quickly.

 

+1.

I'd definitely let Fallkniven know, send them the pictures, and ask for their thoughts on it.

 

Did it ever get grounded during use? Either way that should not happen. I would believe that Fallkniven would cover this. Moreover that seems to be a defective blade. 3G as hard as it is shouldnt chip like that based on your described use.

 

I would use it and sharpen it a couple times before making a determination.

 

AF has the idea ! It could be grinding damage .I've seen that before especially the tip. Resharpen and you might be able to remove the grinding damage.

 

Probably "Have you hit the ground/sand with the knife?", hitting a rock (or other hard item) in the ground is a great way to chip and dent blades. It's probably just a problem of the factory edge as has been mentioned, it should be able to handle more after some good sharpening by yourself.

 

The chip in the last picture is a bit deeper than what I might expect to see, but overall this looks pretty "normal" by my experience on a factory edge.

After you sharpen the knife a few times, I'm confident this will no longer happen unless you accidentally strike the edge on a rock or something similar.

Here is a pic of a similar micro chip on my Fallkniven Cowry X after batoning on the factory edge.



It sharpened out fairly easily with a belt sander (Cowry X is very abrasion resistant).

I have sharpened it a couple times now and have no further chipping.



Kevin

 

linear, same direction you sharpened the knife.

Kevin

 

That doesn't look like anything except normal wear & tear. Rope for instance can contain grit or other abrasives, as can wood. Just sharpen the sucker. SHEESH!