Local knife sharpening service just butchered 3 of my knives.

[Ribeyeguy]

I hope the op is up to learning how to sharpen his own knives. So far he hasn't expressed any interest in doing as such. Why own knives if you can't maintain them. Unless you are solely a collector which doesn't seem to be the case, learn to sharpen.

I already stated that I own a Sharpmaker and have owned it for about a year. I did however order a Norton Combination Crystolon Stone the other day in which I will practice cheap knives on until I become confident enough to try some of the more decent knives.

 

[Bill Hoffman]

If you are starting with a new sharpener, ask to see examples of his/her work.
Or give a really cheap junker to be sharpened, and check the work before
turning over your collectibles. I sharpen 50-70 knives every weekend at local
farmer's markets. Most folks know my work and just drop off their knives and
tools, but if someone wants to see examples or wants to see me work before
they give me their knives, that's really a smart move on their parts. I'm never
offended when someone asks.

If I'm given a knife that's a collectible or a real nice handmade, I'll discuss what they
expect and what they want done. It's worth the couple of extra minutes to insure
the customer and I am on the same page. If their expectations are out of line, I
respectfully decline the work. If someone wants a knife that'll dress out 2 elk on cheap
Chinese steel, I explain that goal might not be attainable. They can make up their
mind, and we both know how things are going to work out.

 

[Ribeyeguy]

On a positive note, after the possible re-grind and whatever else has to be done, the now PM2 blade could come out looking like a Delica blade. I could be the only knife owner with a PM2 handle sporting a Delica size blade. It's still going to be a good cutter when all is said and done.

 

[Tim-Gabz]

Some years back I was in a mall with my eldest and we passed a table selling hand sharpeners that used carbide wheels. The dude asked my son for his knife and then proposed to make it sharper, it was like a razor and fortunately I was quick enough to prevent the marketer from damaging a custom blade. Heck I was rude, what a twit. It burns to see lovely knives brutalised by idiots who think they know better or don't care.

 

[jac_solar]

Did he remove the logo on the TC?

 

[The_Knife_Man]

Ouch; time to learn how to sharpen. Might as well try to sharpen those first; how much worse could it get?

 

[Jason B.]

The damage is not that bad and easily fixable without drastic measures. This thread on the other hand is a dead horse beat-a-thon

 

[Ribeyeguy]

Update: I just gave a call over to GEC and my Barlow has arrived safely and is sitting on the owner Bill's desk. The employee I spoke to said they won't be able to get around to taking a look at it until next week. I hope they have a spare blade they can put on there for me. If not, life goes on. Stay tuned for further updates on this knife and also my PM2.

 

[A. G. Russell]

A very interesting thread turned into a POS. Why could you not talk about sharpening? I am amazed that a moderator has not shut it down