Rmj sparrow, grind lines not same on both sides of blade.

[w]

The grind is higher on right side of blade. Very irritating.

 

[shunsui]

It's funny, the grinds wouldn't bother me, but I hate it when they do the proud tang sticking out, instead of bringing the scales to the edge and finishing them smooth. Artistic license, I guess.

 

[Delgadonine]

It's difficult to see at first, then impossible to unsee it. An aesthetic, not a utility issue. However, the irritation does make for a bad first impression. Nevertheless, I'd keep it and turn it into a user.

 

[LG&M]

Have you contacted RJM?
Were you aware of the tolerance the manufacturer holds to?
Was it purchased as a user?

 

[JTR357]

It's difficult to see at first, then impossible to unsee it. An aesthetic, not a utility issue. However, the irritation does make for a bad first impression. Nevertheless, I'd keep it and turn it into a user.

I stared at it for a good 10 minutes & I still can't see it.

 

[Delgadonine]

I stared at it for a good 10 minutes & I still can't see it.

From the swedge go back to the first rivet. Use a ruler or similar.

 

[Jsega51]

You have plenty of knives, just sell it off unless you have an RMJ collection going I guess because every time you look at it, that’s what you’re seeing. I’ve done the same thing with knives that I wanted to keep, just couldn’t past a certain flaw.

 

[JTR357]

From the swedge go back to the first rivet. Use a ruler or similar.

Okay, I see it now. RMJ's are pretty pricey. I would exchange it.

 

[Delgadonine]

I understand that some folks would exchange it.

Personally, I would use the heck out of it.

I mean, that thing wants to cut into a deer!

 

[w]

I have quite a few Rmj's. All the rest are pretty much perfect.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I have quite a few Rmj's. All the rest are pretty much perfect.View attachment 2840204

That dagger is sweet!

 

[scorpnsnake]

I have quite a few Rmj's. All the rest are pretty much perfect.View attachment 2840204

Send that pic with the return.

I'd replace that and send you a freebie along with it, just to be sure you were real happy. lol

 

[Crag the Brewer]

It's funny, the grinds wouldn't bother me, but I hate it when they do the proud tang sticking out, instead of bringing the scales to the edge and finishing them smooth. Artistic license, I guess.

I still don't see It?
Looks like your knife isn't positioned the same in both pictures. Angled.
I do everything by eye, I don't really measure much, any more. been a tool room machinist of some sort, most of my life, and we aren't making Watches here.....

But now, I'm wondering If I need glasses? Haha.

The proud tang is a NO for me, but that's just My tastes.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Can you take a photo of the spine? I’m thinking the grind is not at the same level and the spine at the tip should show that.

 

[Twindog]

There are a wide range of expectations with serious knife collectors/users. The differences are so slight in this example that I would not care a bit.

 

[SharpBits]

IMO, it wasn’t worth the post. Just get an exchange if it bothers you. No need to publicly shame a quality manufacturer for a minor production variation.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

IMO, it wasn’t worth the post. Just get an exchange if it bothers you. No need to publicly shame a quality manufacturer for a minor production variation.

Unless We're not understanding what they are referring to?

 

[SharpBits]

Unless We're not understanding what they are referring to?

Yeah, I guess we could be missing something.

 

[JTR357]

There are a wide range of expectations with serious knife collectors/users. The differences are so slight in this example that I would not care a bit.

I don't know about that. RMJ's command a premium price. I would expect the same in quality in at the very least, symmetrical grinds.

 

[Delgadonine]

I still don't see It?
Looks like your knife isn't positioned the same in both pictures. Angled.
I do everything by eye, I don't really measure much, any more. been a tool room machinist of some sort, most of my life, and we aren't making Watches here.....

But now, I'm wondering If I need glasses? Haha.

The proud tang is a NO for me, but that's just My tastes.

I had to have my Bifocals updated.

Found out the hard way. Failed the vision test at the DMV when I tried to renew my Driver's License last November. Much embarrassment and $1200 dollars later, I finally updated my DL.

No, you are not making watches. You are making great knives. Your eye health is important nevertheless!