New Leu Custom Stubby #1

Joe_knifelover said:
Cut through a car door like cutting leather!! Are the knives still sharp after that?
Joe
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Believe it or not, they are totally sharp. The trick is not to wiggle the blade upon penetration or exit. If you just push the point in straight, it will go in clean and easy. Because of the zero grind on Pohan's knives, you get a slight foiling of the ultra sharp edge if you wiggle the blade while cutting metal, but it is easily straightened out with a light pass of the stone. One or two passes with the stone brings the blade back to original sharpness. That is one of my knives cutting a can open that Pohan Leu uses for his member photo on these forums. I had to put my first knife through the paces to know if his blades were good. They are outstanding and extremely durable. Also, beautifully made.
 
ryan9977 said:
tjl....how do u sharpen these knives....do u sharpen the front bevel and just take the burr off the back?.....ryan
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I sharpen the front grind with a fine stone parallel with the original grind direction, and straighten the burr on the back. It should create the sharpest edge by maintaining the zero grind profile. Pohan Leu's edges are so solid that I rarely have to sharpen them, and I really am not removing any metal when I do. I basically just have to re align the foil edge for maximum cutting ability. I have never chipped one of his edges, so I know they are not brittle, but they are hard enough to hold an edge longer than anything else I have tried other than my Hartsfields. They are darned close in edge holding ability.
 
TJL said:
I sharpen the front grind with a fine stone parallel with the original grind direction, and straighten the burr on the back. It should create the sharpest edge by maintaining the zero grind profile. Pohan Leu's edges are so solid that I rarely have to sharpen them, and I really am not removing any metal when I do. I basically just have to re align the foil edge for maximum cutting ability. I have never chipped one of his edges, so I know they are not brittle, but they are hard enough to hold an edge longer than anything else I have tried other than my Hartsfields. They are darned close in edge holding ability.
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Perhaps one day i'll figure out the secret PH formula ! But then again, I might be too old to grind anything by then ! LOL.
 
Leu Custom said:
Perhaps he's figuratively speaking !
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A car door is not much thicker than that can I cut into in your photo. With the right pressure it will pierce a door just like that can. Once the initial hole is started, the rest of the knife follows like butter. Try it on you Acura! It will go through a Toyota like nothing.
 
Leu Custom said:
Well TJL, Atleast part of the knife is already red to match the blood in your finger :D lol. Now back to studying Finance !
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Forget that finance crap. Make more killer knives! Hey, I still have nine more fingers to amputate!
 
Leu Custom said:
Perhaps one day i'll figure out the secret PH formula ! But then again, I might be too old to grind anything by then ! LOL.
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You are there as far as I am concerned. Phill is the king, but you pay him the finest compliment by following in his footsteps, and hand crafting a blade that honors all that Phill accomplished in his lifetime. There is no question that your fit, finish, consistency of sharpness, and attention to detail have surpassed what you can get from the master these days, and I see you taking this form of knife into the 21st century with a bold direction just like Phill did in the 20th century. You still can learn much from studying Phill's work as there is no doubt that his ability to create the most beautiful lines in a blade are unmatched to this point, but you have your own distinct eye, and your designs are supremely pleasing. Can you make a sword like Phill? That remains to be seen, and even at your relatively young age, there may not be enough time in your life to do what Mr. Hartsfield can do in that respect. You will never know unless you try.
 
TJL said:
You are there as far as I am concerned. Phill is the king, but you pay him the finest compliment by following in his footsteps, and hand crafting a blade that honors all that Phill accomplished in his lifetime. There is no question that your fit, finish, consistency of sharpness, and attention to detail have surpassed what you can get from the master these days, and I see you taking this form of knife into the 21st century with a bold direction just like Phill did in the 20th century. You still can learn much from studying Phill's work as there is no doubt that his ability to create the most beautiful lines in a blade are unmatched to this point, but you have your own distinct eye, and your designs are supremely pleasing. Can you make a sword like Phill? That remains to be seen, and even at your relatively young age, there may not be enough time in your life to do what Mr. Hartsfield can do in that respect. You will never know unless you try.
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until i try and um buy a longer kiln ! LOL. When we move to Montana or something along those lines and get out of the city and this small living space is when it's time to get some real equipment !
 
TJL said:
Believe it or not, they are totally sharp. The trick is not to wiggle the blade upon penetration or exit. If you just push the point in straight, it will go in clean and easy. Because of the zero grind on Pohan's knives, you get a slight foiling of the ultra sharp edge if you wiggle the blade while cutting metal, but it is easily straightened out with a light pass of the stone. One or two passes with the stone brings the blade back to original sharpness. That is one of my knives cutting a can open that Pohan Leu uses for his member photo on these forums. I had to put my first knife through the paces to know if his blades were good. They are outstanding and extremely durable. Also, beautifully made.
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I bellieve what you say, of course.
I also have some idea about the trick you're using. But I dare not to try because I don't have your sharpening skill.
I think I better use manila rope & leather belt for testing when Pohan's blades arrive.
Joe
 
Joe_knifelover said:
I bellieve what you say, of course.
I also have some idea about the trick you're using. But I dare not to try because I don't have your sharpening skill.
I think I better use manila rope & leather belt for testing when Pohan's blades arrive.
Joe
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The sharpening skills required to keep one of Pohan's blades sharp are very simple and basically require no skill at all. Just use a fine stone triangle rod from a Spiderco sharpening set. It will do the trick, and will make it easy to keep your edge frighteningly sharp.
 
Pohan---How do you advise your customers to sharpen your blades?
I would not want to attempt it.
 
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