The Famous Tom Krein Regrind.

[Vivi]

Good job on the videos. For me the things that I can recall damageing my thinned knives are mainly plastics. Zip ties, PVC pipe, packing straps, and so on.

Thick plastics seems to really load the sides of an edge, especially in twisting cuts which are easy to do on accident when the force required is high.

Now I've deburred metel pieces and even cut wire ties without damage. I beleive that how you cut plays a big part in how or what type of damage you get. However, I really beleive the thinner ground knives will take damage easier than a thicker grind. By how much is a hard call even with all the backyard testing people report.

True. It would be interesting to develop more standardized, conclusive tests to show the optimal edge configuration for any given task, and at what point does the risk of edge damage outweigh the gains in cutting ability. I'm working towards something like this, but with a minimum of time, equipment, money, knowledge etc. it's difficult for me to do. If only such things were my job, I would be a very happy knifeknut.

How you cut is essential when dealing with thin edges. If more people were concious of how they cut, I think there would be enough demand for production companies to start considering making a knife like this.

 

[db]

Thick plastics seems to really load the sides of an edge, especially in
twisting cuts which are easy to do on accident when the force required is high.

I think you are correct. I also think another factor between test cutting and every day use is probably how clean what ever is being cut is. I've cut up some very dirty rope and a new rope with a knife and the dirty rope dulled the knife much more than the clean rope.

True. It would be interesting to develop more standardized, conclusive tests to show the optimal edge configuration for any given task, and at what point does the risk of edge damage outweigh the gains in cutting ability. I'm working towards something like this, but with a minimum of time, equipment, money, knowledge etc. it's difficult for me to do. If only such things were my job, I would be a very happy knifeknut.

I really look forward to reading your results. Truthfully the damage I get with my thinned out knives doesn't concern me anymore. However, I do enjoy sharpening and regrinding them and even enjoy abuseing/useing my knives alot. So I just don't worry about damageing them anymore.

How you cut is essential when dealing with thin edges. If more people were concious of how they cut, I think there would be enough demand for production companies to start considering making a knife like this.

I personally think if more people would quit worrying about keeping their knives looking new, or thinking the darn things should last forever maybe production companies would make a few models ground the way you and I like them.

 

[Vivi]

I personally think if more people would quit worrying about keeping their knives looking new, or thinking the darn things should last forever maybe production companies would make a few models ground the way you and I like them.

I think the number of knives posted on this website where the edge has been user sharpened, much less reprofiled, is quite telling.

 

[bluka94]

To Tom Krein:
Is it possible to do something about serrations on Chris Reeve Pacific? I don't want them along the edge. And how much does it cost?

Thanks!

//bluka94

 

[Chris "Anagarika"]

Dawkind,

Awsome Police! Will the sharpened swedge prone to catch finger in closed position?

Any of your beautiful Balisongs got touched by Tom's magic? (If you're still into Bali's)

 

[tgiannes]

i think marrowj had a bali reground. i will go look.

 

[Tom Krein]

To Tom Krein:
Is it possible to do something about serrations on Chris Reeve Pacific? I don't want them along the edge. And how much does it cost?

Thanks!

//bluka94

Yeah, I think it wouldn't be a problem. Any chance you could post a picture of the Pacific?

Tom

 

[Revolvergeek]

I have to admit that I feel a bit silly for considering it, but I can't help but thing that my Orange Ladybug 3 would be SuperCool with a high flat grind on it. Is it possible / practical to do a blade that little?

 

[Morrow]

i think marrowj had a bali reground. i will go look.

nope...no bali for me. I have two that Tom has reground...a small sebenza and a BM Ritter M2 Griptilian.

 

[bluka94]

Yeah, I think it wouldn't be a problem. Any chance you could post a picture of the Pacific?

Tom

Sorry for delay...Meanwhile I've searched for a knife without serrations and laid my eyes on Satin Jack and something called "K9 dingo". You don't know anything about that, offcourse?

However, I could post pictures of Pacific. But I have to point out that I don't want much of "blade meat" to disappear when dealing with serrations.
Look at the pictures and judge yourself if it can be done.

The knife itself is real beauty, but those serrations are pushing me away.
Maybe it's not worth the effort, to regrind it? Thinking of losing some of the blade...
What do you think?

Regards,
//bluka94