Modifying the Fat Battle Mistress

This one is full convex to the saber grind. Zero edge.

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Justabuyer said:
This one is full convex to the saber grind. Zero edge.....
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Yup... and that does look like a great performer.

I could picture the convex to zero edge in my head...but.. I couldn't get an idea of the "flat to zero"

I've only ever seen a flat zero on a Scandi grind... and I'm not a fan of those.
 
soup_monger said:
I could picture the convex to zero edge in my head...but.. I couldn't get an idea of the "flat to zero"
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I bet its not totally flat.... If it was done by hand then SOME level of convex was introduced, that is pretty much unavoidable.

I would have to think on a FFBM if you sharpened it flat to the stone with no increase in angle out near the edge you would have a edge that would buckle and roll with hard chopping. The FFBM I pictured above needed to have the convex angle increased just a little when it was done to get the the edge to stand up to the hardest chopping I could manage. At first it was a hair to thin and rolled a little to much. Now it is perfect.

I have a hard time understanding why anyone would want a V-grind chopper anyway? I thought the verdict was in on that one? Polished convex being the clear winner for a wood chopping blade.
 
Justabuyer said:
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I have a hard time understanding why anyone would want a V-grind chopper anyway? I thought the verdict was in on that one? Polished convex being the clear winner for a wood chopping blade.
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My thoughts exactly...

I did want to see Irezumi's flat zero FFBM though.... out of interest.

:)
 
Will take a pic soon...just gotta do some more sanding to the blade for presentation. Basically you hold the stone flat so the angle runs straight from the edge to the blade flat. Convex would make a strong edge for chopping but this edge is still strong, especially cause the steel is Infi and can be touched up easily.

Oh and Justabuyers edges come out much better than mine, but I think his edges are better than most.
 
That's TASTY!!! I like that almost as much as your BATAC!! ;) :D:thumbup::thumbup: ...Nice work!
 
I am going to have to try this set up, with the glass, for my next project. Keeps thing very consistant. ;)
 
Tyrkon Lawson said:
I am going to have to try this set up, with the glass, for my next project. Keeps thing very consistant. ;)
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Thanks TL... I appreciate it. :)

I had modified a lot of knives before I tried this technique... and this is the first time I have successfully preserved the original blade grinds. :thumbup:
 
randucci said:
HOLY COW, what wall thickness tubing are you guys using??? I use the machinest vise on my milling machine and it doesn't take that much force, no cheater bar needed. I'll have to measure the stainless and titanium tubing I use, but I think they are .025" or .035" wall. I also use a small amount of Marine Goop (between the scales and the tang) to help hold them in place and it keeps any moisture from seeping in behind. Any amount that is squished out comes off easily when dried.

Great job on the handles and finish! :eek:
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Just realised what I was doing wrong.....

I got myself a new bench vice yesterday (to replace the one I broke) and I noticed that I had left the bodies of the screws too long........

They were meeting in the middle before the tubing was fully flared and all I was doing was forcing the two screws together inside the tubing. :o

Ah well.... I shortened the screws and I have sorted out the handle fasteners with a much deeper flare...

I'll post a photo later.
 
So Soupy, are the linen slabs on there just the original micarta after a sanding job? It looks great, brother. Sorry you're having to sell it.
 
Wow I am jealous. I wish I had you guy's skill to do that kind of work. That BM came out very good, even sexy. Almost to pretty to use. Great job.
 
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