Putting serrations on a Production knife?

Daniel Dorn

Daniel Dorn

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I have a friend who I have recently introduced to higher quality blades. He was quick to search out and discover his likes, and wants, within his budget. He has settled on a SOG fixed blade with leather washers. He is very interested in getting some serrations put on the rear edge of the knife, and I'm not sure how to get that done.

I live in Kansas City, and I know there are a couple makers locally, most notably David Mosier, and Tim Herman. Now, Tim is out of our league, but David Mosier is problably closer, but I don't see any examples of serrations on his knives.

I thought I'd get some opinions on the subject before I contact him, just to see what you all think would be the feasability of having a custom maker add serrations to a production knife.

He's more interested in functionality, rather than looks, but he's not about to take a file to his blade, and ruin it.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I've posted this in the Custom Knives forum, as well.

Thanks,
Daniel
 
Once the blade is hardened it is a lot harder.
You will need a round diamond file to do it by hand. Make the first serration at the ricasso, then tape a piece of round steel drill rod (the same size as the file) to the file (tape at both ends).Put the smooth rod in the groove you just filed and file the next groove. Keep doing this until all serrations are filed.The rod assures that all serrations are parallel and evenly spaced.To smooth up,sharpen, and polish the grooves, use a ceramic rod the same size as the file (or a slip stone).
Stacy
 
bladsmith.
I have been thinking about doing that myself to a blade one day.

however I forge and do the HT myself, so can I still file the blade before the HT?

The unfiled parts of the blade are left a bit thick before the HT...not sure how to sand them down after the HT if the fileing is already finished?
 
I seem to have pretty good luck with a 1/8" diamond bit for my Dremel. Have also used the 1?8" stones but make sure you have at least 3 of them to do about a 2" long serration.
 
I replied in the same thread, diferent forum. As a toolmaker I'm no knife maker (although it is tempting having EDM's at my disposal) but I know that serrations can be ground into the blade using various set ups and a wheel swap (re-dressed to the serration's profile). A magnetic adjustable chuck is usualy sufficent, but there are other ways of workholding. All in all, if you dont have the pateince to sit there with a file, bring it to a good toolmaker. Hardness makes little diference when grinding.
 
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