Fixing a rolled Opinel blade?

[Kyp Degal]

I was given a newer model Opinel #8 awhile ago, and not long after managed to roll the thin edge pretty bad while whittling. I feel pretty silly for asking this, but what's the best way to fix it?

I can provide pics of the edge if needed.

 

[dalee100]

Hi,

You are going to have to resharpen the edge 'till the edge is renewed. I'd start with the coarsest stone you have, and then work towards finer and finer stones.

A little patience and work, all will be like new again.

dalee

 

[abiggs]

Steel it for a while to try to get it back in shape, then sharpen out the rolled section that is now straight. It's a little easierr to do it this way than to go straight to the stone.

 

[Kyp Degal]

Steel it for a while to try to get it back in shape, then sharpen out the rolled section that is now straight. It's a little easierr to do it this way than to go straight to the stone.

Thanks! Steeling it before sharpening on my coarsest stone did the trick. I finished it up on a diamond hone and stropped it to hair-popping sharp. I'd never have thought to try steeling it, thanks!

While I was at it I popped the collar off and spread it a bit, and thoroughly applied petroleum jelly to moving parts. Smoothed it up considerably.