SOG Flash 2 - Couple Questions

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dyst0pia

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I just purchased a SOG Flash 2 TiNi Half-Serrated, and have a couple questions regarding the knife.

1.) How should I go about sharpening the knife?

2.) Is there anything I should watch out for in regards to the Ti-Ni coating on the blade?

Thanks for any and all help!
 
dystOpia, Welcome to BladeForums, Does your new knife need sharpening already :D if so, use a ceramic rod first, just to whip the edge back in shape. Mine came razor sharp, and I have cut paper and light stuff for a couple years, only hit the blade with a rod a few times so far.
If you cut harder stuff, and the blade gets really dull, then try some fine diamond sharpeners, don't get too rough on the edge and you will save the tini coating. It will scratch using sharpeners if you hit the edge with them. Ordinary cutting of boxes, paper and other softer stuff will not remove the coating.
You will probably not have to sharpen serrations for a long time. Don't sharpen them unless you absolutly have to, and if you do, hit the flat side of serrations with a ceramic rod first, usually this will bring them back. They make a diamond pointed rod just for these areas, but like I said, you probably won't have to do this for a long time.
Use it for a while, then when it does need touching up, the general rule is use the least amount of metal remover first to see if it will bring it back, if not, then you need a flat diamond sharpener.
Robbie Roberson ;)
 
Thank you very much. I realize it sounds odd, but my Flash is actually quite dull considering that it is brand new. But, thanks to your advice, it will be dull no more!!! Thanks!
 
Thats amazing, I have looked at literally hundreds in the last couple years and honestly don't remember looking at one that would not shave or split paper easily.
Try this test, get a sheet of paper, like magazine, start cutting near your finger going at a sharp angle downward away from your body, make sure blade is moving towards tip while doing this and keep your fingers clear :eek: . If it cuts smoothly without tearing, it is SOG sharp. :D
Other wise, it may need a slight working over with a ceramic rod, gently at first, play like you are trying to slice very thin pieces off of rod.

Robbie Roberson ;)
 
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