alright so for christmas i got a buck 112. it came with a not so consistent angle up near the tip so i decided to see if i can grind it down a bit with the sharpmaker and touch it up. my only problem is i probably should of listened to the directions and done the whole blade because now it looks stupid.there is now a more flat spot where it swoops up. added on top of that the angle wasnt consistent while i was doing it or something and now when i see it in the light its just ugly. i feel as if i ruined the blade all together. i feel stupid for asking but, is there a way i can fix it?
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sharpmaker working its magic
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I SERIOUSLY doubt you really did any major damage. As pointed out, you can straighten out the problem on the Sharpmaker yourself (but it will take some time). Actually, taking some time is a great thing. You will learn a lot more about how to make that sharpener work as you repair your edge.
If that stone was able to "damage" the edge, it can similarly fix it. Looking at the extent of the damage should be a clue to how much time it will take to repair it. Hiring someone else to fix it will take much less time, but you probably will not get a big sense of satisfaction.
It is not a crime either way. Survey the situation, ask yourself some questions, answer those questions honestly and act accordingly. If you do opt to repair it yourself, you may want to practice on a few less important knives first to learn the best technique to apply to your more precious knife.
