Fallkniven F1

[sambo.]

I have found that micro chipping and edge rolling on the factory edge are common on most knives I have purchased.

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i got some incredibly minor microchips on my S1 with the factory edge. after a good sharpen, i don't get that problem at all and i'm using the S1 a lot harder now than i was.

As for stropping compound, it isn't needed necessarily, but can help to put a good polished edge on your blade.

or you can wipe the gunk from your stones into the strop as a 'compound'

or just use some brasso.

 

[Dag-nabit]

Looks like good info I reckon I will get the dc-4 because this knife will mainly be used for camping/bushcraft and the dc-4 will allow me to field sharpen easily. I probably wont be re-profiling the edge, at least until i have more experience with knife, but if I do your comment will be helpful.

Is there any disadvantage to the convex micro bevel that will form if I freehand sharpen?

In my opinion, there is no disadvantage to a sharp knife, regardless of the edge grind.

If you want to get into endless debate on the technical nuances of micro V grind vs micro Convex grind there are several threads here already that have beat that one to death a dozen times over.

There are very likely tasks that slightly favor one grind over the other, so some debate is ineveitable, but in my opinion, for the average user, as long as you can get it sharp, and maintain it sharp, the type of edge bevel is really inconsequential.

I choose to convex sharpen, only because after years of trying various stone sharpening methods, and various jigs, convex sharpening gives me the results I'm looking for, quickly and easily. (i.e. I have managed to master it)

For others, they have become proficient with different methods, and for them, that is the best method.

You will eventually find the method that works best for you, and you will then likely stick to it.

The Dc4 sharpening stone is as good a place to start as any. Have patience, and practice at it, and hopefully you will achieve satisfactory results over time. If not, then experiment with other methods until you find the one that's best for you.

Kevin

 

[skjaldbakan]

In my opinion, there is no disadvantage to a sharp knife, regardless of the edge grind.

If you want to get into endless debate on the technical nuances of micro V grind vs micro Convex grind there are several threads here already that have beat that one to death a dozen times over.

There are very likely tasks that slightly favor one grind over the other, so some debate is ineveitable, but in my opinion, for the average user, as long as you can get it sharp, and maintain it sharp, the type of edge bevel is really inconsequential.

I choose to convex sharpen, only because after years of trying various stone sharpening methods, and various jigs, convex sharpening gives me the results I'm looking for, quickly and easily. (i.e. I have managed to master it)

For others, they have become proficient with different methods, and for them, that is the best method.

You will eventually find the method that works best for you, and you will then likely stick to it.

The Dc4 sharpening stone is as good a place to start as any. Have patience, and practice at it, and hopefully you will achieve satisfactory results over time. If not, then experiment with other methods until you find the one that's best for you.

Kevin

Thanks for the great advice. Just about to order the dc-4

 

[freq18hz]

In my opinion, there is no disadvantage to a sharp knife, regardless of the edge grind.

If you want to get into endless debate on the technical nuances of micro V grind vs micro Convex grind there are several threads here already that have beat that one to death a dozen times over.

There are very likely tasks that slightly favor one grind over the other, so some debate is ineveitable, but in my opinion, for the average user, as long as you can get it sharp, and maintain it sharp, the type of edge bevel is really inconsequential.

I choose to convex sharpen, only because after years of trying various stone sharpening methods, and various jigs, convex sharpening gives me the results I'm looking for, quickly and easily. (i.e. I have managed to master it)

For others, they have become proficient with different methods, and for them, that is the best method.

You will eventually find the method that works best for you, and you will then likely stick to it.

The Dc4 sharpening stone is as good a place to start as any. Have patience, and practice at it, and hopefully you will achieve satisfactory results over time. If not, then experiment with other methods until you find the one that's best for you.

Kevin

I find that the convex factory edge of my fallkniven (recommended by Kevin) pushes through wood better than anything else out there. It's magic for making tinder!

 

[HandofCod]

I've never used a stone on any of my convex knives. Stropping is just too easy to worry about hard surfaces like stones.