My first Mistress...

cmdr249

cmdr249

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She is a Cougar!

This week I received a user BM-E and couldn't be happier. I love the blade shape on these and became obsessed when I saw the BM-E. Fortunately, I found one - thanks Ban!

Also, conveniently, the wife seemed to throw out some old cedar chairs for me and the mistress to play with. A mini Ohio chop off on the Fourth of July. I don't think the chairs ever had a chance!!! My 3 1/2 year old son was impressed with the short work the mistress made of the chairs - giving me several words of encouragement and talking about "Daddy's knife".

My Cougar - the BM-e
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Another shot
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Looking over our work
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Work done! Rode the Mistress hard!
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Definitely impressive when you bust through parts in one chop. I totally enjoyed myself.

Now, some questions.

I bought this as a user and have found some slight dings/bends in the edge. What's the best way to take care of the edge and/or re-sharpen the asymetrical edges on this BM-e?

I'm not the most confident re-sharpener yet on something this caliber and quality. Gun stuff - no problem. Re-sharpening - still consider myself a rookie.

I want to treat this cougar right - give me your advice on edge maintenance. It doesn't need a complete re-sharpen but it isn't shaving sharp either. I can feel some imperfections in the edge though.

Thanks in advance!

It would also be nice to see who some other Ohio HOGS are. I'm just a Pig but the collection is growing!
 
Congrats, my favorite chopper is a BM-E, and I know I'm not alone around here.

For dings and rolls, I use a smooth steel to push the edge back into alignment.

As for modifying the assym edge, that's a job for the shop or maybe Ban.

I've still got mine, too much metal to remove to balance the profiles.



this is from BadMojo about sharpening the assym.

http://homepage.mac.com/zombiekiller/badmojo/sharpening.html


Welcome :thumbup:
 
jimmyjones said:
Congrats, my favorite chopper is a BM-E, and I know I'm not alone around here.

For dings and rolls, I use a smooth steel to push the edge back into alignment.

As for modifying the assym edge, that's a job for the shop or maybe Ban.

I've still got mine, too much metal to remove to balance the profiles.



this is from BadMojo about sharpening the assym.

http://homepage.mac.com/zombiekiller/badmojo/sharpening.html


Welcome :thumbup:
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Thanks jimmyjones. I want to keep the asymmetrical edge so that's the type of info I'm looking for.
 
Nice BM-E! :)
Ceramic rods work well, too.

Welcome to the madness :thumbup:

I'm in Columbus, OH...there are a few Ohio Hogs out there
 
that's a winner for sure. i have one like it hanging on the door of my retreat. a keeper for sure! :cool:

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The assy. edge is very easy to maintain. Holding the knife in your right hand and using it on a flat benchstone will sharpen the flat part of the edge. When it's been sharpened down a bit you can touch up the convex side with some wet/dry sandpaper and a mouse pad or leather backing.
 
What kind of smooth steel can be used to remove the rolls/folds?

Thanks to everyone for the compliments on my BM-e.

I seem to have an eye for some of the "classics". I would love to have a SH-e as well!
 
idahoskunk said:
that's a winner for sure. i have one like it hanging on the door of my retreat. a keeper for sure! :cool:

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Good choice. When the zombies come and you shift your HQ to the retreat, it'll be close at hand.
 
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