Maxamet edge chip para 3

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Screebo

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I’m not sure when this occurred as I didn’t notice it until under the microscope. It’s so small that perhaps I shouldn’t be concerned. I wasn’t planning to sharpen the blade as it’s very sharp right out if the box. The chip is very near the blade tip. What’s my best course of action to preserve the blade profile? I’m tempted to ignore it. I do have a Worksharp Precision Adjust Elite that I’ve yet to use. I’ve found sticky notes here for sharpening tips and experience.View attachment 2167949View attachment 2167950
 
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All of the new Maxamet Spyderco blades I've had, tend to do that - especially if you look at it under a microscope. It holds a working edge for an insane amount of time but it can microchip a bit.

You can leave it if it doesn't snag up when cutting but if you want to remove it, it's tiny enough not to affect the blade profile and your diamond stones will get it out soon enough when you sharpen it. Diamond eats Maxamet for breakfast. Try leaving a coarse edge on it when you're done, it holds up sharp for longer with Maxamet.

When you remove it, work on the entire edge, not just that section. Spyderco edges can often get better when the fatigued factory edge is removed after a few sharpenings.
 
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Thank you, Bert! Great advise in easy to follow format. Is your shop close? I feel like I owe you some help sweeping up today! 😁👍
 
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777 Edge said:
All of the new Maxamet Spyderco blades I've had, tend to do that - especially if you look at it under a microscope. It holds a working edge for an insane amount of time but it can microchip a bit.

You can leave it if it doesn't snag up when cutting but if you want to remove it, it's tiny enough not to affect the blade profile and your diamond stones will get it out soon enough when you sharpen it. Diamond eats Maxamet for breakfast. Try leaving a coarse edge on it when you're done, it holds up sharp for longer with Maxamet.

When you remove it, work on the entire edge, not just that section. Spyderco edges can often get better when the fatigued factory edge is removed after a few sharpenings.
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Excellent information! Thank you!
 
If you decide to sharpen it, I'd start by killing the edge on the side of a stone (or on a brick or whatever), which will reduce the depth of the chip somewhat.
 
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