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Jason B.

Jason B.

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My first JK knives arrived today and I am very pleased. They are both a little smaller than they look but just the size I was looking for. The first thing I noticed was the edge, I was a little suprised to see that they didn't really have a edge and were rather dull out of the box. This was not a problem though as I had already planed to spend a few hours with each one to get the convex edge just the way I like it. This is my first knife with O1 steel and I am really liking it, it sharpens similar to A2/D2 polishes up nicely and get real sharp, it also feels very dense and strong. Everything about these knives screams function and now that they have some nice polished edges they function very well. :D

The anniversary knife just got done doing some chopping and all I can say is "O yeah, wood chips a flyin". This is also my first knife with wood handles and I like those too they have a nice feel to them plus they look good. The hiker's name says it all, its a perfect everything knife. The smooth well shaped handle fits nicely in my hand and is comfortable in use.

John, thanks again these were just the knives I was looking for and yes I got the tin knife its just not pictured. I must go put these to some more use now :D so here's a little knife porn.

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Great stuff buddy, I love the look of that anniversary knife and the edge you put on them looks crazy !!!!
 
If it wasn't for you and Kgd I wouldn't have these, so a thanks go to you too. It took a while to put that edge on even with a belt sander and 80 grit but it was worth it. I still have some more sharpening to do because I didn't get it right the first time but I am getting some belts from leevally first.
 
They weren`t sharp? I was slicing paper with them before I packed them up. :confused:
 
I am probably doomed to go with the Anniversary knife as well. It is growing on me.
 
The knives are beautiful. I am digging the anniversary knife a lot! Thanks for sharing.

Hmmm...my Field knife was shaving sharp when I got it, and I have beat on it, cut plenty of food with it, and it still slices paper like a champ. I am one of those weirdos who doesn't care if I can shave hair from my arm with my knife-why would I ever do that in the woods?
 
Stomper said:
They weren`t sharp? I was slicing paper with them before I packed them up. :confused:
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LOL !!! I wouldn't worry yourself John, we all use our knives to cut different things and a lot of the things require different edges. I've had knives that shaved hair and sliced post it's like ya would'nt believe but whe it came to cutting wood they were useless. I've also taken my sharpest knives and tried cutting thick damp rope and they just wouldn't start to bite in. A few minutes getting the blade to suit our needs is all it takes though and we are good to go !;):thumbup:

Just to add, I once read an article on proffesional fish filleters and they hate the edges of their knives being too well honed and always use the most course diamond hone available as it leaves a kind of toothy edge that acts like micro serrations that tear through the fish !!!!
 
Stomper said:
They weren`t sharp? I was slicing paper with them before I packed them up. :confused:
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I have a whole different difinition of sharp than most so don't worrie, I'm a edge nut :p I am also using a zero bevel on these knives.

I do love the knives though and you heat treat seems to be VERY GOOD :thumbup: after the chopping I did some push cuts of manila rope (about 15-20) and it would still shave a little and there was no visible damage to the edge. The handle of the anniversary knife is awsome it really locks you hand in place and there are zero hot spots.

What would you suggest for treating the wood? I just want something that will keep it protected and maybe bring out its natural beauty.
 
knifenut1013 said:
I have a whole different difinition of sharp than most so don't worrie, I'm a edge nut :p I am also using a zero bevel on these knives.

I do love the knives though and you heat treat seems to be VERY GOOD :thumbup: after the chopping I did some push cuts of manila rope (about 15-20) and it would still shave a little and there was no visible damage to the edge. The handle of the anniversary knife is awsome it really locks you hand in place and there are zero hot spots.

What would you suggest for treating the wood? I just want something that will keep it protected and maybe bring out its natural beauty.
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I've used a little mineral oil on mine, I don't know if John has a better suggestion ?
 
I generally use boiled linseed oil, rubbed in my my fingertip, allowed to let dry overnight. Wipe it down, and repeat.
 
I finished off the hiker today, I wanted it to be a wicked slicer so I droped the convex angle to 8 or 10 degrees. I have been getting good with my belt sander and amazed myself with how even I got the bevel. I finished polish the edge and this is what it looks like now.

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I'll try and get a full blade pic tomorrow, getting one with indoor lighting is not working.
 
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