Sharp Kalinga in the wrong place

[David Nowlin]

Top of that brass guard is so sharp. Is that normal?

 

[jbmonkey]

on mine its that way. very sharp. mines a fairly recent build maybe a year or two old.

 

[David Nowlin]

Yes mines a 2018. Had it awhile now and every time i take it out I end up rubbing that sharp area and I cant believe its supposed to be like that?

 

[David Nowlin]

I could literally lay it at a slight angle and cut glass!

 

[David Nowlin]

My thumb just gravitates to that spot!

 

[jbmonkey]

I haven't noticed any issues due to it in using, but it is sharp.

 

[David Nowlin]

Well maybe some on here who have older ones can let us know of its normal. Just curious as i still love the knife.

 

[afishhunter]

Small file or whetstone to round the edge a little?

 

[Ernie1980]

I don’t have this knife, but my spitfire had some sharp edges that I gently sanded down with fine paper.

 

[jb4570]

Hi David,

Some years ago I bought a new Colt Delta Elite 10mm, the bottom edge of the slide was so sharp it cut my fingers a few times. As afishhunter said I took a fine whetstone and and a few passes and the sharp edge was gone no more cuts!

 

[Lesknife]

I’ve had knives that the bolsters and corners were sharp. I’ve always rounded them off and smoothed them up. Usually a file or stone and very fine emery does the job.

 

[David Nowlin]

Thanks everyone for your ideas. I will certainly dull the edge. The main thing is no one said leave it ad altering it would hurt its value. So i will tackle it as soon as i get some time.
On a side note i have the same problem with my 112 Auto. On the clip part of the blade it’s almost as sharp as the blade itself. I have two other newer 112s that i can compare to so i know its not right.

 

[Brhowser87]

Thanks everyone for your ideas. I will certainly dull the edge. The main thing is no one said leave it ad altering it would hurt its value. So i will tackle it as soon as i get some time.
On a side note i have the same problem with my 112 Auto. On the clip part of the blade it’s almost as sharp as the blade itself. I have two other newer 112s that i can compare to so i know its not right.

Personally I'd like to have one with a sharpened clip. It would set it a part and better for penetration.

 

[David Nowlin]

Yea don’t worry I'm not changing it.

 

[eveled]

I have a 110 that the sides of the blade well are sharp enough to cut you. I haven’t filed it yet but I keep meaning to.

When I bought my first 110 I mentioned to my Dad I liked his better than mine. Mine was too blocky and the corners were sharp. He handed me a file. Hard to believe it was almost 40 years ago.

 

[David Nowlin]

So the blade well? I could see that happening. Is it really noticeable when you grip the knife?

 

[eveled]

No not noticeable when gripping it. I noticed it first trying to clean inside with a paper towel. Just mentioned it because it is the only one I have that is sharp there.

I’ve had knives with sharp corners on the spine. They got filed. If I had a knife with a sharp guard I’d file it for sure.