So I tool the new BK9 out to the back yard this morning, and got rid of a bunch of stuff that was growing where it shouldn't (or that had fallen over in the last storm). The biggest thing was about a 4" (thick) tree limb that I couldn't lift, because it was attached to the bottom of the trunk, all of which had fallen over. The BK9 took care of it. The rest was small stuff -- maybe 1" thick and smaller. It was awesome to see the smaller stuff fall after one, clean whack. 
Anyway, while whacking at the base of all this scrub, I appear to have whacked a rock or two. My blade is chipped in a few spots -- not majorly, but enough to be visible. It also rolled in couple places, ever so slightly.
I've got a Lansky sharpening system, and it seemed that the 25 degree angle slot was about right. As in, I put some sharpie on the edge, and verified that the Lansky was getting all of the sharpie off (and no more). That got the edge back to sharp, but I've still got the chips.
So, how does one remove these? I realize you have to put an edge a little higher up the blade, but I'm not clear on the mechanics. Seems like I'd have to do a lot of grinding to make that happen, and I'd rather not already have to grind away a bunch of my brand new knife.
Do I just leave the chips? They're minor, after all.
Do I expect more chips in the future, or is the factory edge particularly susceptible to 'em (i.e. after some use and some re-sharpening, will the edge settle into a shape that's more robust)?
Sorry if these are stupid questions.
P.S. Somebody gave me advice to tighten the grip nuts down... I didn't follow that advice, and now find myself down a bolt and a nut. :-( I'm surprised they come so loose as to work themselves out on the first go...
Anyway, while whacking at the base of all this scrub, I appear to have whacked a rock or two. My blade is chipped in a few spots -- not majorly, but enough to be visible. It also rolled in couple places, ever so slightly.
I've got a Lansky sharpening system, and it seemed that the 25 degree angle slot was about right. As in, I put some sharpie on the edge, and verified that the Lansky was getting all of the sharpie off (and no more). That got the edge back to sharp, but I've still got the chips.
So, how does one remove these? I realize you have to put an edge a little higher up the blade, but I'm not clear on the mechanics. Seems like I'd have to do a lot of grinding to make that happen, and I'd rather not already have to grind away a bunch of my brand new knife.
Do I just leave the chips? They're minor, after all.
Do I expect more chips in the future, or is the factory edge particularly susceptible to 'em (i.e. after some use and some re-sharpening, will the edge settle into a shape that's more robust)?
Sorry if these are stupid questions.
P.S. Somebody gave me advice to tighten the grip nuts down... I didn't follow that advice, and now find myself down a bolt and a nut. :-( I'm surprised they come so loose as to work themselves out on the first go...
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