Magnetism vs. knife

[Jason Fry]

I use a magnet when I'm grinding tapered tangs. Consequently, almost every tapered tang knife I make ends up magnetic.

1. Does this matter to knife users? To knife collectors?
2. Is it worth de-magnetizing?
3. If 2, then do the cheap demag's work, or do I need one of the more expensive electric demag devices?

Thanks

 

[frenchman]

If the knife you make is a SHTF go-to knife, keep in mind that magnetism may mess with a compass. Exept for that, I don't see a problem.

 

[SBuzek]

I demagnetize after surface grinding,I use one of these cheap ones from Enco
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=285-2505&PMPXNO=949785&PARTPG=INLMK3
works well and I use it quite a bit.
Also when you H/t it will loose its magnetism.

Stan

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Yep, a cheapo demagnetizer is a shop tool that any shop should have if you use magnetic holding devices.

 

[Brett Mathews]

Also if you have a soldering gun you can use it to demag. your parts by moving them through the area between the element.This is how I did it before I got my enco one.