I custom ordered a "pocket scalpel" from Suwanee River Knife if you search for nighthaxan on the forum you will see what his normal pocket scalpels look like. I asked Charles to put a micarta handle on mine with an orange liner. I have modified it a bit from it's original state. Basic specs are 1095 Steel, 5 1/4" OAL 2 1/4" cutting edge.
As of current, I free hand sharpened a nice edge on it going from 200 grit to a 1,000 grit. I wanted a toothy edge to help with cutting with such a small knife so I brought it back to 600 grit then stropped with a steel and cardboard. The bevel isn't perfectly even on one side but does not affect the pocket scalpel as a user.
I then wet sanded the blade to a satin almost but not there mirror finish on the edge with 1,000 grit sandpaper, I couldn't find my higher grit sandpaper otherwise I would have had a mirror polish on it. Btw, the edge originally had no bevel and was stouter than what I wanted. So I put a bevel on the edge and thinned it out so that it slices really well now. So far I have whittled some wood with it, processed a whole salmon into fillets (works really great as a sharpfinger/ bird and trout type knife) and some gardening work cutting rope, so don't expect it to be new! It's a user and not perfect. Pics are accurate as far as I can tell, except the photos make it look more mirror polished than satiny its in between and I was originally shooting for a mirror polish. It's a small necker sized knife that has a belt sheath which is of very good quality made by Charles' wife.
Looking for Spyderco's, traditionals and or ???? make an offer? This is my second time trying out a fixed blade and I just don't think they are my speed. But I do like the knife! I liked it better after I thinned out the edge and processed that salmon and was comfortable in knowing that a small knife can be a useful utility knife. The handle is almost made for that role of doing fine cutting chores and you can get a lot of delicate finesse with using it to cut things especially with a pinch grip.
As of current, I free hand sharpened a nice edge on it going from 200 grit to a 1,000 grit. I wanted a toothy edge to help with cutting with such a small knife so I brought it back to 600 grit then stropped with a steel and cardboard. The bevel isn't perfectly even on one side but does not affect the pocket scalpel as a user.
I then wet sanded the blade to a satin almost but not there mirror finish on the edge with 1,000 grit sandpaper, I couldn't find my higher grit sandpaper otherwise I would have had a mirror polish on it. Btw, the edge originally had no bevel and was stouter than what I wanted. So I put a bevel on the edge and thinned it out so that it slices really well now. So far I have whittled some wood with it, processed a whole salmon into fillets (works really great as a sharpfinger/ bird and trout type knife) and some gardening work cutting rope, so don't expect it to be new! It's a user and not perfect. Pics are accurate as far as I can tell, except the photos make it look more mirror polished than satiny its in between and I was originally shooting for a mirror polish. It's a small necker sized knife that has a belt sheath which is of very good quality made by Charles' wife.
Looking for Spyderco's, traditionals and or ???? make an offer? This is my second time trying out a fixed blade and I just don't think they are my speed. But I do like the knife! I liked it better after I thinned out the edge and processed that salmon and was comfortable in knowing that a small knife can be a useful utility knife. The handle is almost made for that role of doing fine cutting chores and you can get a lot of delicate finesse with using it to cut things especially with a pinch grip.
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