Fixing a bent blade?

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ErikB

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Hi All,

Not sure where to put this post.

I just purchased a slimline opinel 8 cm and the blade is slightly bent.

Examples:
http://www.opinel.com.au/images/FIL-No8-Bubinga.jpg
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_s...tory&utm_content=USA&currency=USD&country=USA
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_s...tory&utm_content=USA&currency=USD&country=USA

It fits reasonably alright because the bend is a gradual curve and it pushes the blade straight as it closes. But is pressed pretty tightly along the edge of the trough.

The blade is very thin stainless steel and I'm sure it could be bent straight somehow.

Does anyone know how to do this without destroying the thin blade?

Thanks,

--Erik
 
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Gently bend it back. Make sure you are flexing the blade in the same area that is bent. You will have to slightly over bend it, and let it spring back.
Bill
 
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