Scandi grind on a Spyderco?

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I'd like to send my 1st-generation Spyderco Endura off to a good bladesmith to have a Scandi grind put on it. I'm hoping that someone here could recommend a good person to send it to.

The reason is that I'm going to be traveling for 2 years, and I don't want to carry my EdgePro Apex the whole time. For some reason, I'm hopeless at free-hand sharpening, unless I have a Scandi Grind. Those I can get very sharp with just a small stone.

I know there are better folders out there, but over the years I've grown so used to the feel of the 1st-generation Endura in my hand. I tried carrying a 4th-generation for a while, but it just wasn't the same. I'm sure lots of you guys have knives you feel the same way about.

I'm leaving at the beginning of August, so a very in-demand bladesmith with a 6 month waiting list is not what I'm looking for.

Thanks for reading. If someone could point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it. :)
 
I'd thought about doing it myself, but I've never tried anything like this, and I don't have a good understanding of steel or edge geometry. I wouldn't know angle to use or whether it would end up uniform enough to sharpen scandi-style. Maybe I should try regrinding a cheap throw-away knife to scandi first. It sounds like a fun project!

TheGeek, after you mentioned him, I googled for Richard J. It looks like he does what I need. I'll look into contacting him in the morning.

Thanks for the replies!
 
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