how to remove a burr from the tip of the blade without damaging the blade?

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So I have a collection of knives that I try to keep in "perfect" condition. I took one out to show a friend the other day and when i was sliding it back into the Kydex sheath, I didn't slide it in straight and stabbed the tip into the side of the sheath by accident. Now I have a little burr on the tip of the blade and it's driving me nuts because you can feel it for sure. As part of my collection, this is less than ideal. Does anyone know how to remove a burr from the tip of a blade without damaging the blade in any way during the process? Any insight would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
 
Do you know how to sharpen a knife?

You are going to have to sharpen it until the burr is gone. Depending on how big the burr is, you might get away with just a few light strokes on a stone towards the tip.

May I ask what knife? Seems a little suspect that sliding a knife into kydex is going to deform the tip.
 
I'm thinking a leather strop might be the safest (*most patient and controlled) way, depending on your definition of a "burr".

Then again, I'm not much of a "Collector", and beat most of my knives like red-headed stepchildren. So, my advice and $3 MIGHT get you a cup of coffee at your nearest convenience store. 🤷‍♂️
 
shane45-1911 said:
Do you know how to sharpen a knife?

You are going to have to sharpen it until the burr is gone. Depending on how big the burr is, you might get away with just a few light strokes on a stone towards the tip.

May I ask what knife? Seems a little suspect that sliding a knife into kydex is going to deform the tip.
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Thanks for the insight friend. So....sharpening....haha. well, I'll say this, I've been trying for a couple months now and my grinds are totally uneven every time. I've definitely improved, but definitely not to the point where I would take this knife I'm talking about to a stone myself unfortunately. I'll definitely keep this in mind though so thank you!

EDIT: sorry didn't see where you asked the knife. It's a Montana Knife Company Mini Speedgoat. Beautiful knife, and Super sharp but very very thin. Maybe it was there or something and I only thought I noticed it after I did that. It's not crazy, but enough to feel and I don't remember feeling it before I jabbed it. Anyway, thanks for the response!
 
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Alone said:
I'm thinking a leather strop might be the safest (*most patient and controlled) way, depending on your definition of a "burr".

Then again, I'm not much of a "Collector", and beat most of my knives like red-headed stepchildren. So, my advice and $3 MIGHT get you a cup of coffee at your nearest convenience store. 🤷‍♂️
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Haha well thanks either way man, any advice is welcome! I'll look into a strop for sure though that's not the first time I've heard of their usefulness!
 
Superkool said:
Haha well thanks either way man, any advice is welcome! I'll look into a strop for sure though that's not the first time I've heard of their usefulness!
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A strop should have no issue with an actual "burr". (*That's what they're designed to handle)

If the edge is actually folded a bit, sometimes you can get it right back into shape with a few careful pulls along a "fine" ceramic rod.

A "chip" is a completely different beast, in my humble opinion.
 
wouldn't a chip mean that there is edge missing as opposed to displaced?

if it's a chip you're stuck sharpening it out. A displacement could be as easy as a butcher steel session.
 
You'll probably need to sharpen it. If looks are important, I suggest to ask somebody for help. If you want it to look like factory, that person should have a belt grinder. Or (s)he could resharpen the entire thing by hand, looking even better than before (mirror edge, etc.).

Now, you could also ask Montana Knife Company for help. Most knife makers offer sharpening services on their own knives, and not expensive, usually.

Or you get used to the knife not looking like new and sharpen it yourself. It will add character :)
 
Superkool said:
So I have a collection of knives that I try to keep in "perfect" condition. I took one out to show a friend the other day and when i was sliding it back into the Kydex sheath, I didn't slide it in straight and stabbed the tip into the side of the sheath by accident. Now I have a little burr on the tip of the blade and it's driving me nuts because you can feel it for sure. As part of my collection, this is less than ideal. Does anyone know how to remove a burr from the tip of a blade without damaging the blade in any way during the process? Any insight would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
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Like they've advised, try light stropping.

Some Kydex sheaths do dull their knives, not sure how it happens. So if you're mostly collecting not using, don't keep your knives in their sheaths.

imo
 
TheArab said:
Like they've advised, try light stropping.

Some Kydex sheaths do dull their knives, not sure how it happens. So if you're mostly collecting not using, don't keep your knives in their sheaths.

imo
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I think most folks would be surprised what a Kydex sheath can do to a blade.

This is a sanded/blasted/etched/triple-tempered 5160 "Custom" blade that Justin Gingrich recently built for me. It was shipped outside of the included (*Kydex) sheath. The very first insertion/pull put these DEEP scratches in the finish...







Maybe there was some metal in the sheath from fitting. Maybe there wasn't. "Quien sabe?" I didn't complain, as I knew that I would be beating the knife relentlessly.

It's a pretty well-known fact that the Becker BK-2 "plastic" sheath is known to dull the blade. Because of that, the Becker "BK-22", with the nylon sheath, is much more sought-after. (*It's the same BK-2 knife with a "Cordura" sheath)
 
Superkool said:
So I have a collection of knives that I try to keep in "perfect" condition. I took one out to show a friend the other day and when i was sliding it back into the Kydex sheath, I didn't slide it in straight and stabbed the tip into the side of the sheath by accident. Now I have a little burr on the tip of the blade and it's driving me nuts because you can feel it for sure. As part of my collection, this is less than ideal. Does anyone know how to remove a burr from the tip of a blade without damaging the blade in any way during the process? Any insight would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
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If you don’t feel comfortable sharpening this knife yourself, as you want it perfect, definitely contact Montana Knife Company first.

Another good idea is contact David Mary David Mary as he does excellent work and excels at thin blades too.
 
Hey everyone, thank you very much for your time, responses, and advice! It has been much appreciated! I have a Work Sharp Field Sharpener that has a strip of leather on it. I super gently dragged the tip of the blade across it and i seems to have removed the burr. or at least enough to not drive me nuts anymore haha. I get it, knives are supposed to be used, and i agree, but some I collect just to keep nice and pretty thats all. This is one amazing knife though, and i advise everyone to look up MKC! The issue wasn't anything to do with the knife it was just operator error when i jabbed it into the sheath. Thanks again everyone!
 
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