Field and Stream on Reprofiling

Jason B.

Jason B.

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I was put in contact with an editor from Field and stream by our resident expert knife modder Josh, of Razor Edge Knives. The editor was looking for information on how to reprofile an edge and we needed to make it short and sweet. So, after a lengthy phone conversation we compiled the key points, put together some diagrams and agreed on a final draft.

And yes, there will be more :)

Without further ado I present to you, the short but sweet, guide to reprofiling the edge of a knife.

how-to-reprofile-edge-on-dull-knife
 
I read the article and honestly I wish they would have put more "Jason" in it. The advice is fine, but the way it is described is very non-specific. It's not enough information to really do it the right way. I understand that they have limitations of what they can print, but this didn't really say much.

I know Jason knows exactly how to do it and knows how to articulate it. He's taught me a lot. Oh well. Maybe the article will at least spurn interest in sharpening, send people here, or perhaps send Jason some business.

Brian.
 
bgentry said:
I read the article and honestly I wish they would have put more "Jason" in it. The advice is fine, but the way it is described is very non-specific. It's not enough information to really do it the right way. I understand that they have limitations of what they can print, but this didn't really say much.

I know Jason knows exactly how to do it and knows how to articulate it. He's taught me a lot. Oh well. Maybe the article will at least spurn interest in sharpening, send people here, or perhaps send Jason some business.

Brian.
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We only had 400 words to work with so it had to be cut down as much as possible.
 
Congrats Jason. :thumbsup:

I agree, it'd be tough to get enough detail into only 400 words aimed at what is mostly a novice-to-sharpening audience. But for those whose curiosity is piqued by the article, I'd think your YouTube videos will blow their minds. Even the beginning step of 'cutting into' the stone to grind the old, weak steel off would probably freak some folks out, especially if doing it with a brand new blade.

Nicely done!
 
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