How to correct false edge on Camillus cqb1

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Hello everyone.

I recently bougth a Camillus cqb1 154cm. Its an old and used piece that seems to be in good condition. However i found that the false edge is not symetricaly ground. First i thought its a defect from factory. Checking further i got suspicious that the edge could be sandbelted by previous owner (or one of them). Could not get an answer from the dealer. So i guess i can find some opinions on forum. Is there a way i can fix this one?


Its the last picture (left side of the blade)

https://imgur.com/a/F4IwtrX
 
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My advice is - A) Get a refund. B) Learn to live with it. C) Disclose, and sell it, putting the money toward a better example.

I wouldn't try a regrind on my own or pay a knife maker to attempt it. You'll always notice it, and it will bother you especially if the knife was bought as a collectible. If it was bought as a user, I'd just learn to live with it.
 
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If it’s something you don’t mind investing some money into, reach out to a couple makers/fixers here and let them redo it for you. We have some amazing talent here and someone can make you happy, I don’t know how much it would cost, but it will be more than free.
 
Hello BJE.
Thank you. Sure there are.
And i'd be more than happy to do so. But i live overseas so its unfortunately not an option.
 
TC said:
By the looks of it
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How can you tell that? The pic doesn't show the defect he described (the false edge is not symmetrically ground).
 
TC said:
By the looks of it, a regrind would cost you quite a bit of blade material in length, height, and perhaps thickness. Not worth it IMO.
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Not worth it and they commonly have asymmetrical grinds. I’ve had them and searched for them a lot, in all of their versions. BTW, a great knife that balances well.

Edit: David Mary David Mary they have a hollow grind just fyi
 
jux t said:
great knife
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Looks like a great knife!

jux t said:
Not worth it
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That depends on two things: how important is symmetry is to the owner, and does the amount of time, effort, or cost involved with correcting it breach that threshhold.

If it were me: Symmetry is rather important, and I would put the time in. Judging by the style of knife, I'm guessing profile reduction and time, effort and cost would be minimal. Now the Edwin Forrest Bowie that was sent to me to fix on the other hand, that strip of bacon needed considerable work, but it was worth it to the owner, so I did it for him.
 
Aha thanks, I missed the imgur link. Now that I see it, it would be an easy fix, losing no length at all. The tip would be a couple thousandths thinner is all.
 
Thanks for all comments.

Sorry i couldnt manage the pictures on the phone earlier.
Here is both sides side to side :) I couldnt tell if its a defect from production or previous owner's touch.


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jux t said:
Not worth it and they commonly have asymmetrical grinds. I’ve had them and searched for them a lot, in all of their versions. BTW, a great knife that balances well.

Edit: David Mary David Mary they have a hollow grind just fyi
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Jux t, Do you think this one came asymmetrical from production?
David Mary said:
Aha thanks, I missed the imgur link. Now that I see it, it would be an easy fix, losing no length at all. The tip would be a couple thousandths thinner is all.
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David,- Blade has a sweet hollow grind. And i dont know how to correct that center line without messing up.
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