Sarge False Edge Question

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Is the false edge on the Sarge knife intended to be sharp?
I received mine a few weeks ago and the false edge is very sharp.
The thread that showed the proto-type does not appear to have the false edge sharpened and I believe the text says the false edge is not sharpened.
Is there any advatage to leaving it sharp
Any comments appreciated.


Thanks,
Chuck
 
I've no idea...but at least it will be easy to change a sharp to a dull if it turns out that it's supposed to be. In fact, before Dan showed me the right way to sharpen these things, I specialized in dulling sharp edges.

Kismet will be along shortly to talk about his design...
 
:) Mine came with a false edge sharp enough to knick me and draw blood. I got even by making it sharper.
 
I've never found any advantage to a dull edge. :) in any context.
A false edge sharpened to a convex bevel is a tool for tasks your primary, finer, hair-popping edge might best not be used for. Splitting kindling, opening game joints, spreading mayonnaise, and the like. ;)
 
Original was a FALSE edge, made to wedge bones out of the way, and to force cartilige and tendons to separate. It was not sharpened to an "edge."

Depending on your local laws, a blade that has edges on both sides may be considered a dagger, and be un-lawful in their areas.

I have three SARGES and have seen five others. Only on a couple have knife edges been put on both the blade edge and the top "false" edge.

The whole "bowie" point of some knives was for offensive cutting on slashing. For the SARGE, the top was to pry its way through hard tissue.

Tool, not weapon.


Be well and safe.
 
Thanks for the replies everyone.

I think I might take the "keen edge" off the false edge.
I hold mine comfortably with the thumb on the back of the spine, I don't like the thoughts of slipping forward.

I didn't consider the dagger law thing. Thanks, I'll look into that.


Chuck
 
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