Return or just too picky?

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I spent $425 on this knife. I don’t want to give many details other than it’s a limited production knife from a well know maker. I don’t like the asymmetric grind on this blade. Should I return it?
 
Is it the primary grind, or the edge? If it's the edge, just sharpen and use it as long as the rest of the knife is fine. I reprofiled the edge of 2 of my 3 Hinderers because they were too obtuse. Doesn't matter to me, I'm going to use the knife and sharpen it anyway.

If the primary grind is off, return it. You might get it fixed or a new blade for it, guess it depends on if you want to send it in and wait on it and who the manufacturer is.
 
Agree return it, it’s obviously bothering you. I got the impression that the grind is by design rather than being a flaw, which means that you need to find another company.
 
Meh, depends on what grind it is and how asymmetrical it is in this my opinion.. also whether it's a custom maker or a production knife.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a picky bitch but I've learned to accept a few small hiccups from hand made knives as long as they don't affect functionality.

Then again, I don't typically buy $425 knives.
 
For $425 , you should get something that really pleases you .

Mess around with the maker if you love everything else about the knife , otherwise just return and try something else . :)
 
If it's the edge, just fix it yourself and maybe leave some feedback. If it is the primary grind, contact customer service or the maker and see how they are willing to help you. If that doesn't pan out, eat the return or resell if the value is good.
 
You say it's a "limited production". How much do you want the knife, the uneven grind notwithstanding?

How will you feel later on, down the road, if you return it and can never get another one? Will you spend the rest of your life kicking yourself for returning a knife you really wanted over a minor flaw?

Of course we don't know how bad the grind is because you haven't provided any pictures. I think pictures are necessary to provide you with an informed opinion.

Perhaps the maker could fix the grind.
 
If you really like the knife......
Return it and ask for the issue to be corrected or new knife.
OR
If you can fix it and it is easier then returning knife and you'll be happy do that.
If you keep it as is.........it will become drawer queen.
 
If you have my kind of OCD, return it.

To the seller though if possible, not the maker (unless they are the same, obviously)
 
Depends on you. Personally, I've never had a knife I was kind of unhappy with that I've gradually become happy with. Instead, I just carry it less and less often until it finally gets sold, traded or given away. At $425 you're not just buying a functional tool, you're buying something for enjoyment, appeal and pride in ownership, so if it's lacking in those attributes I would say find something that hits those notes for you.
 
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