NO E uneven blade...

[pazzo]

i received this No E [un]used today. check out the blade... is this normal? it seems as if it would be better suited to a right handed person sharpening a stick or something??

 

[barrabas74]

Wow that would be an extreme example of an asymetrical grind.

 

[clone7]

Hey I believe that is a Asymmetrical edge. Most older Busse's where done that way.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

yes, normal.

it is the assymetrical grind. many of the ergo line came with the assym edge.

 

[pazzo]

what is the benefit??

thanks

 

[thatmguy]

Welcome to the forum!

That is the assymetrical edge grind that Busse used for several years on a number of models.

It was meant to be sharpened by holding in the right hand, and drawing UP and across a ceramic stick.

Nice score.

The NO-e is a great piece.

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Looks good to me. That's how the older ones were.

 

[clone7]

what is the benefit??

thanks

Taken from Bad Mojo. I hope this helps.

"The term Asymmetrical edge does not mean that the knives are chisel ground. All the knives are flat ground, with complete symmetry right to the edge bevel and this is where the Asymmetrical work is done. Hence the name Asymmetrical EDGE. With the blade edge down the left side is flat ground and the right side is convex ground. This edge is both stronger and easier to sharpen than many other grinds."

 

[shigawire4sure]

Nice score there. i have to get one soon me thinks. The edge is normal as said here already.

 

[Strabs]

Assymetrical edges rock!

I love the grind and it is easy to maintain. I have also ordered them with a left hand grind for friends that are leftys. Besides the strength and sharpening attributes, it also allows fine work to be done with a lower angle to the work.

It may seem like an odd grind, but give it a chance!:thumbup:

Congrats on the Outlaw!

 

[SubaruSTi]

nice blade!

 

[Webscrounger]

It's normal. I have a few and thought they looked a bit odd at first. But they maintain nicely and can be razor sharp like any properly sharpened profile.

 

[pbubsy]

I've probably had about 5 asymmetrical ground knives and that's a perfect example of one at it's best. A very tough edge grind that really penetrates deep when chopping OR slicing. Might not look like what you're used to, but it's a very practical grind. VERY easy to maintain too, half the time I just touched up the convexed side with some 2000 grit and a strop.