New to the world of quality blades. Quick question.

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The Mad Scotsman

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I'm really enjoying my Benchmade 943. So much so actually that I just ordered a 940.

My 943 came decently sharp from the factory but it had a burr (I think that's what you call it) all the way down the blade. I sent it to Seattle Knife Sharpening and it has come back scary sharp.

I was just wondering if I should be pleased or annoyed that the guy took it upon himself to re-profile it. From what I can gather from looking around on the net it now has a convex edge and that apparently is good for S30V steel. Instead of having a small straight angled strip at the edge of the blade it now has a smooth gradual curve into the edge.

I would appreciate your opinions on whether the sharpener improved my blade and whether or not I should let him do the same with my 943 when I get it. Like I said, it seems super sharp to me. It slices paper effortlessly. I would just like to know if there are any disadvantages to a convex edge if that's what it is.

Thanks.
 
There's an amazing discussion on this very topic (convex v. "regular" grind) going on here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672108


I personally would not have been pleased that someone I sent a knife to for re-sharpening also re-profiled it.
But I don't send knives out for re-sharpening, except in the occasional case of a custom to the original maker.
 
Myself, I would not lose any sleep over the issue. You sent the knife to a reputable company, who did what they do best, sharpened your knife. They took into account blade steel, and sent it back to you shaving sharp. Good on them.

Best thing you can do now is learn how to sharpen a knife, so you do not have to pay S & H again for a sharp knife. Because otherwise you will spend a lot of money on S & H for something that is not all that difficult to do.

Even the best steels out there will not maintain an edge indefinitely, contrary to magazine advertisements.:eek:

Learn to sharpen your knive, or have a lot of them so you always have one on hand while the others are being sharpened.:(

It can actually be fun. Your wife goes off for the day, with your daughter, to the mall. You put on some good music, crank the volume, and hone that sucker to shave T.P. Light up a good cigar, pour an "Adult Beverage", what more could you ask for?

Don't ask, Don't tell!
 
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I can appreciate that sharpening your own blades is a rewarding experience but it's not for me. I have no problem paying a professional to do it. But hey, who knows, maybe I'll change my mind.
 
I moved this to Maintenance, where we generally discuss sharpening.

I would have been surprised to find my blade grind altered, too -- but that's why I sharpen my own knives. That, and I enjoy doing it.

By sharpening your own knives, you can choose exactly how you want the edge -- more aggressive, or more polished, thinner, or more durable. Different knives, each with their own grind, used for their own different purpose, need a different edge.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I moved this to Maintenance, where we generally discuss sharpening.

I would have been surprised to find my blade grind altered, too -- but that's why I sharpen my own knives. That, and I enjoy doing it.

By sharpening your own knives, you can choose exactly how you want the edge -- more aggressive, or more polished, thinner, or more durable. Different knives, each with their own grind, used for their own different purpose, need a different edge.
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EXACTLY! Could not have said it better myself.
Who'da thunk of a Spyderco Military as a garage knife?
Mine is, the ultimate beater knife. Sharpened like an Xacto,
cuts like an Xacto, but needs to be re-sharpened often.
 
I believe you have a better knife now. I myself prefer a convexed edge on a knife for most tasks, but you will find many others advocating for the V grind.
 
Unless you specificly asked that it not be altered, I wouldn't get too upset. After all, they did do a good job sharpening your knife.
 
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