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Hey Guys,
Most of us probably already know this trick, but I thought maybe some of the newbies of knifemaking might not. I was reminded just the other day when I forgot to do this to a brand new file I just bought.
To keep a file from marking up the tang and making a nice little groove when filing guards and bolster, grind any file teeth off of the edge of the file and just slightly touch the edges to grind any sharp edges off. This will let you be able to file right next to the tang or blade without making scratches or grooves.
Have a good one!
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Craig Blankenship
Blankenship Knives
http://www.blankenship-knives.com
Most of us probably already know this trick, but I thought maybe some of the newbies of knifemaking might not. I was reminded just the other day when I forgot to do this to a brand new file I just bought.
To keep a file from marking up the tang and making a nice little groove when filing guards and bolster, grind any file teeth off of the edge of the file and just slightly touch the edges to grind any sharp edges off. This will let you be able to file right next to the tang or blade without making scratches or grooves.
Have a good one!
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Craig Blankenship
Blankenship Knives
http://www.blankenship-knives.com