Recurve infi???

Curious for those that do not like recurves as to why? :confused:

Is it a look thing? :confused:
A performance/use thing? :confused:
A sharpening thing? :confused:

Please share what it is and why you don't care for them. :)

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Recurves rock.:thumbup:

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Looks much better than what my photo skills show.


Garth
 
Lil' Foo said:
Curious for those that do not like recurves as to why? :confused:

Is it a look thing? :confused:
A performance/use thing? :confused:
A sharpening thing? :confused:

Please share what it is and why you don't care for them. :)

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Well, Foo... I hate your recurves... But really, there's a very good explanation as to why... And that's because they're not mine!!! ;) :D

Garth Reckner said:
Recurves rock.:thumbup:

Knives006.jpg


Looks much better than what my photo skills show.


Garth
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Damn, that's SWEET!! :thumbup:
 
I'm kinda 50/50 on them, one a large knife I'm ok with it, but I actively dislike them on folders and small to mid sized fixed blades. they get to be a pain to sharpen correctly
 
Jaxx said:
Well, Foo... I hate your recurves... But really, there's a very good explanation as to why... And that's because they're not mine!!! ;) :D

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Well then... you have a few that I just absolutely hate too. :p :D

Lets' start with that Hammered Duty :p ;)

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Yeah, that Hammered Duty ain't going anywhere! :D ...If I listed the contents of the offers for it that I've turned down... Many of you would :barf: and call me crazy!! ;)
 
Jaxx said:
Yeah, that Hammered Duty ain't going anywhere! :D ...If I listed the contents of the offers for it that I've turned down... Many of you would :barf: and call me crazy!! ;)
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I don't need to see no list...
I knowz youz is crazy! :D







;)

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My favourite mid-size knife is a re-curve...

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No problem sharpening on a 1x30 belt sander.... you can use a Sharpmaker or a Lansky just as well .... only difficulty is when using a wide flat stone but if you angle it at the corner for a smaller section of stone it then works fine....

Sharpening is simply something to persevere at...an essential skill if you use knives and should'nt prevent owning different types...
 
The recurve looks like the steel is missing where there should be steel or, a bad sharpening job or an old knife. But if one likes the recurve, that's coo. :cool:
 
I have always loved recurve blades. Maybe it is the "intimidation" factor of the wicked looking blade. Or is it the "more bang for the buck" with having more edge to blade length (kinda like parabolic snow skis). Anyway, some pics of my Killer Z....


KZ on top, Randall Large Sasquatch on bottom
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KZ and FBM
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Lycosa said:
The recurve looks like the steel is missing where there should be steel or, a bad sharpening job or an old knife
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This coming from the guy who loves chisel grinds, that look like the knife maker quit halfway through and never finished the knife :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


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I do like them. I had no problem sharpening the SS, so I think I could manage a recurve.
 
Nice pix Peter and Gator. :thumbup:
Hey Mustard--- go make a sandwich... with mayonaise. :eek::yawn::D
 
I convex sharpen recurves like khukris on the curved part of an anvil, covered with leather. Works great!
 
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