I just picked up an NL5 with the laminated VG10 steel that was in pretty rough shape. The guy that had it took a diamond hone to the edge. It looks like the blade has been sandpapered, not to mention various scratches and dings from using a firesteel. The leather handle is unsealed and dark. Anyway, I've adopted it as a rescue and working to restore it. Just thought I'd run my process by the experienced guys here to make sure I'm getting it right.
First, the blade. Currently, I'm using 400 and 1000 grit wet/dry emery on an 1/8" piece if firm closed cell foam with the spine first draw technique ala Barkriver. My problem is that I'm not getting close to the edge with this technique unless I use a really severe angle like 40*, even with pressure. I think his diamond honing has screwed up the profile. I'm considering to knocking down the high part of the bevel near the edge with a Lansky and then re-profiling to convex using the normal technique. But, somehow this seems immoral or unethical considering the knife.
Any comments or recommendations? I'll try to get some pics up is anyone is interested.
First, the blade. Currently, I'm using 400 and 1000 grit wet/dry emery on an 1/8" piece if firm closed cell foam with the spine first draw technique ala Barkriver. My problem is that I'm not getting close to the edge with this technique unless I use a really severe angle like 40*, even with pressure. I think his diamond honing has screwed up the profile. I'm considering to knocking down the high part of the bevel near the edge with a Lansky and then re-profiling to convex using the normal technique. But, somehow this seems immoral or unethical considering the knife.
Any comments or recommendations? I'll try to get some pics up is anyone is interested.
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