Is this a problem?

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I have a Blur SG2 that I like a lot. However, after reading and learning more from this forum, I have a question. When I look closely at the edge I notice that the width varies on each side and in comparison to the other side. I think I can understand why it may vary along the same side, but shouldn’t each side be basically identical?

I don’t know the exact terminology, but I’m just comparing the cutting edge (the grind?) and there is a discernable difference in the width of the grind on each side. That is, not only does the grind vary in width along each side, but for any given point along the length of the blade the width of the grind is not the same on both sides. Is this normal or should I contact Kershaw CS?

Thanks and any advice will be appreciated. :)
 
Production folders often have uneven bevels. I've noticed on most my new knives the right side (The side where the clip is mounted for right hand carry) is usually ground a little more acute than the left. It's not a very big problem if you freehand sharpen because they will be evened out over time, but if you use a sharpening jig that has set angles you may need to reprofile the blade to get the correct alignment.
 
If the knife is a user and not a "looker" this shouldn't make any difference at all...
 
Is it the back edge of the grind that is uneven, or the line where the 410 is ground away to reveal the SG2? There will tend to be some variation in the laminates, causing that pseudo-hamon to be uneven.
 
What Kneedeep said. Mine shows the same characteristic weld line. If they end up as perfectly symmetrical with respect to each other, it's just chance.
 
Thanks for the replies. :)

Is it the back edge of the grind that is uneven, or the line where the 410 is ground away to reveal the SG2?
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No, it's the actual cutting edge that has me concerned. I appreciate the question as I didn't know that the softer steel is "ground away." I had assumed that the metals were clad together in some way. Regardless, not only is it functional, laminate blades have a lot of individual character and look good too!

My main concern is with later needed sharpening. I can put a sharp edge on more common steel blades, but just can't get an edge "scary" sharp again. And I have never even attempted to sharpen any of these "premium" steels.

Thanks for the advice so far and any further "nuggets of knowledge" are always welcome.
 
like many will say to have a sharp knife is to never let it get dull in the first place. its better in my opinion to do a quick and light touch up daily than it is to get to the point where you say "damn the knife wont cut air even" and then spend hours reprofiling and sharpening again. To have a scary sharp knife is to keep it scary sharp from the begining. and as far as the edge geometry is concerned dont qoute me on this but i believe thomas said they do an offset grind for some reason. The post was so long ago and i cant search it. All in all i wouldnt worry about it and just enjoy it. and if a problem occures down the road thats when that beautiful and might i add overly generous kershaw lifetime warranty kicks in.
 
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