Sebenza Edge Question

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BK14

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Hi all,
Well after about 4 years of desire, I finally was able to acquire my first Sebenza! A small, Knifeart Insingo 21. I am planning a longer write up for the forums after some use, but long story short, I am in love! One question I have though... the back part of the edge, on one side seems to have a bit of a bur. I can't see it, but can catch my fingernail on one side. I've played a little bit with the UF Sharpmaker rode and it seems to respond very well. As it stands right now, the edge is very sharp throughout, and can easily pop hair off my arm. But should this little ridge be something I should be concerned about, and if so, what should I do for it? Or should I just use the blade and let any oddities even themselves out through regular sharpening? Thanks so much and I'm so happy to finally be in the CRK club!
 
Where's the pics????o_O
Congratulations on your first CRK !!!!!!!
Did you try stropping it to see if the burr can be removed????
 
BK14 said:
Hi all,
Well after about 4 years of desire, I finally was able to acquire my first Sebenza! A small, Knifeart Insingo 21. I am planning a longer write up for the forums after some use, but long story short, I am in love! One question I have though... the back part of the edge, on one side seems to have a bit of a bur. I can't see it, but can catch my fingernail on one side. I've played a little bit with the UF Sharpmaker rode and it seems to respond very well. As it stands right now, the edge is very sharp throughout, and can easily pop hair off my arm. But should this little ridge be something I should be concerned about, and if so, what should I do for it? Or should I just use the blade and let any oddities even themselves out through regular sharpening? Thanks so much and I'm so happy to finally be in the CRK club!
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A CRK from the factory sharp enough to have a bur? This IS news.
Debur it on a stone.
 
Ajack60 said:
Where's the pics????o_O
Congratulations on your first CRK !!!!!!!
Did you try stropping it to see if the burr can be removed????
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I can't even see it with the naked eye or a small magnifying lens! Just feel it with my thumb. I do not have a strop unfortunately but I did work the area back and forth with the UF Sharpmaker rod a bit, and it seemed to help but as a relatively novice sharpener I am very scared to mess up the most expensive knife I've ever had and it seemed to be making the edge less consistent so I stopped and did equal passes on each side for awhile until the edge was back where I like it.
 
BK14 said:
Thanks for the advice! Should I angle it like I'm sharpening that side or lay it closer to flat?
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I really, really like the UF rod too. You won't mess up the edge as long as you don't scratch the side of the blade you should be fine. Just go super light; the weight of the rod and yes alternating sides is the way to go.
As far as the stone just ride right on the sharpening bevel (not shallower or you might again take a chance on scratching the knife be very aware of where the thumb stud is during all this; it would be a shame to blemish that.

Yes just some super light and fairly short passes on the stone alternating sides; probably one short light pass per side then to the other and back to the first and that will take care of it. Some go steeper to debur but I really try not to. If the bur will just not come off or blend in then you could try edge leading passes. I tend to use edge trailing because I get the sharpest edges that way but takes some extra attention to where the edge is on the stone.

The Ultra fine rod is good going edge leading. I know this sounds a little wishy washy but it kind of depends on what seems best for you. For me it depends on what I am in the mood to do. There are multiple ways to go at the bur.

Heck you might even put some masking tape on the side of the blade so that if you slip you don't put a scratch on your fine knife.

You're going to love this knife ! ! !
 
BK14 said:
Thanks for the advice! Should I angle it like I'm sharpening that side or lay it closer to flat?
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Since you don't have a stropo_O, you can put a micro/secondary bevel on it. Whatever angle you're using on the sharp maker, go up a degree or two using the weight of the blade to remove the burr. Don't go flatter, you won't touch the apex of the edge. Do both sides.
You need to get a strop, in the mean time, stropping on jeans(denim), smooth wood, or cardboard will work to remove a burr.
 
Wowbagger said:
I really, really like the UF rod too. You won't mess up the edge as long as you don't scratch the side of the blade you should be fine. Just go super light; the weight of the rod and yes alternating sides is the way to go.
As far as the stone just ride right on the sharpening bevel (not shallower or you might again take a chance on scratching the knife be very aware of where the thumb stud is during all this; it would be a shame to blemish that.

Yes just some super light and fairly short passes on the stone alternating sides; probably one short light pass per side then to the other and back to the first and that will take care of it. Some go steeper to debur but I really try not to. If the bur will just not come off or blend in then you could try edge leading passes. I tend to use edge trailing because I get the sharpest edges that way but takes some extra attention to where the edge is on the stone.

The Ultra fine rod is good going edge leading. I know this sounds a little wishy washy but it kind of depends on what seems best for you. For me it depends on what I am in the mood to do. There are multiple ways to go at the bur.

Heck you might even put some masking tape on the side of the blade so that if you slip you don't put a scratch on your fine knife.

You're going to love this knife ! ! !
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Dude you are THE MAN! Some of the best advice I've gotten on this great site! I taped up the stud and the edge of the scales and played around for awhile and the bur seems to be all gone! And you are absolutely right, I LOVE this knife. I've been taking pictures of all our new adventures living on a small horse farm and am going to write something up when I have more time in with it. But so far, this seems to totally be living up to all the hype!
 
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