Possible new service! Need opinions.

Mike Turber · Mar 5, 1999

OK let's say you got this great plain edge knife. You love it but then realize you would actually like it partially serrated. The only current option you have is to buy another knife. Well what if I told you we could serrate your knife at a nominal charge.

Wouldn't that be cool?

Well we can. My question is what is a fair price?

Just so you know it is the same pattern that Microtech uses.

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prigger · Mar 5, 1999

Mike, I would base it on what kind of steel is used for the blade, and how much space
the serrations would be taking up.
IMHO,
PR

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Mike Turber · Mar 5, 1999

Actually that would not matter as the pattern is fixed and no matter what the steel is my time would be the same. Just need a $$$$ amount. I could only do blades that are not too curved. I can also do any fixed blade. I have already don a Cold Steel Recon Tanto and man is it WAYYYYYYY cool!

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mps · Mar 5, 1999

ICK! Teetotally ICK!

I can't imagine buying a nice plain edge and then smiting my forehead whilst exclaiming, "Oh damn, I meant to buy a bread knife!". ;-)

Actually I have serrated two plain blades back before I knew better. One was the sheepsfoot blade on a stockman, long before that was an option, and the other was the length of one side of a double edged Gerber Mark I dagger, also long before that was a sort of option. In both cases I quickly regretted the decision, though at least in the case of the stockman it made some sense since there were two other blades.

IMO, serrating blades ought to be like circumcision _ought_ to be: rare and purposeful with considerable thought and reason behind the decision to alter functioning equipment.

How much should be charged for a serrating "service"? Well, consider this, one could take a Randall 11 worth between $200-$300 and turn it into about a $5 curiousity item by serrating it. Anybody else out there ever try to use a serrated skinner or fillet knife? I have. I won't again.

mps

DC · Mar 5, 1999

Mike...

Good service....maybe $15?

I'll never use the service as I loathe serrated blades, but some folks like them....just like a few of my friends are Democrats. We aren't perfect

prigger · Mar 5, 1999

$10-20, around that range.
PR

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AndrewT · Mar 5, 1999

Good idea Mike and $15-$20 sounds reasonable. How about custom laser crafting user names on the blades just like how they put on the Logo on the blade? Price may be around $20... Just a thought.

Andy

Carver · Mar 5, 1999

Maybe you could charge by the inch with a minimum charge of $10 plus shipping.

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Mick Razzano · Mar 5, 1999

Mike, I think I would like to have it done to my BM Leopard, at least half the blade maybe 3/4....
I think its a good idea for those that bought a plain edge and decided that the serrated might have been better. I don't want to buy another Leopard so this would be nice for me.
Now you got me thinking about some of my fixed blades....Let me know when you figure a price.
Mick

Mar 5, 1999

FYI: I know an excellent custom maker that told me he could serrate the spey blade on my Case Trapper for $20. The blade is about 3 1/4". I thought that was very reasonable.

Mike, what mehod are you using to serrate the blade? Will it hurt the temper? Are the teeth consistent looking?

Bernie

Mike Turber · Mar 6, 1999

Like I said it is the same method Microtech uses. No it will not hurt the temper. Also we can make serrated knives all plain.

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Yekim · Mar 6, 1999

Mike,

You might do well for yourself by "fixing" the horrid Microserrations on the CS line of knives. My VG is much easier to deal with since its last "surgery". Turning a VG into a plain edge would be worth the extra bucks, and making it into a "pocket chainsaw" would be worth even more..oh how I love my Dremel...

YeK

Bartman · Mar 6, 1999

Mike it would save me some BUCKS..I was thinking of puchasing a fixed blade with a few serrations...I also like the microtech array..Just how do you do that? What if you make a mistake?? No I would not serrate my Randall!! but would concider my Pesh-Kabz. Keep us posted thanks Bart

Mar 6, 1999

Mike, would you consider doing my Case Trapper? Put your pants back on! I mean serrating the blade. I would only want the spey blade done. Also, I would definitely want the serrations on the curved section towards the tip (ie. "fully" serrated). It's a very small curved section but, very curved. Will this be a problem? I'm definitely game. Let me know.

Bernie

edgehead · Mar 7, 1999

Mike, Why ?????
Serrated blades are a waste and to change a very functional plane edge would be a CRIME!!!!!
Just my opinion.

Keep it sharp/Keep it plain

David Rock · Mar 6, 1999

Mike,

I've always thought it would be cool to have sharp teeth, like a wolf. Can you do that for me? If you make me look like one of those Ferengui dudes from Star Trek Next Generation, I'll kill you. Do you have insurance?

David Rock

Chang · Mar 7, 1999

Wait! Ferengi from Star Trek? Did you know that in DS-9, Worf tries one of the Ferengi tooth-sharpeners he finds at some auction and he offers to buy it.

Mike Turber · Mar 7, 1999

I would only do current factory knives. That way in the slight chance I did screw up I could replace the knife. That is the cost of doing business. It is also a good practice for those who sharpen knives.

At present I can only Serrate the straight part of a blade. A slight curve is ok but it must be slight.

I can remove serrations but can not guarantee the temper will not get screwed. I already did this to a Cold Steel. I came out great but I was getting a little worried as the blade did get quite hot.

So I tell you what. On Monday (If I remember) I will serrate a Cold Steel plain edge voyager with my pattern.

Now the question was raised on how I can do this stuff. Well if you visit my shop I will show you. Also I will post a pic of me making the Voyager serrated so you can see. I use a wheel specially made just for serrations. It is the same way many companies do it including MT, Paragon and others. It is really cool and really fast!

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Ken Cook · Mar 7, 1999

I'm thinking of a partial serrated HI Kukri,Hmmmm. It DO present some interestin' possibilities don't it?
I'd consider 20 bucks a good deal but would probably pay 30.00 for it.

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Mike Turber · Mar 7, 1999

OK Here is how we do it!
http://www.wowinc.com/serrations.htm

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