Thinning out...

HAKnPocket

HAKnPocket

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a blade. What does it mean? I am assuming that it means taking out the "V" grind but I am not sure. I have been looking at traditional slippies and such for a while now and was wondering how to get the convexish edge like the used knives I am finding. I was thinking of using the mouse pad method but was wondering how it will work in the SS Case I just picked up. Any insight will really help me out and will be greatly appreciated.


HAK
 
Thinning out a blade is making the edge angle smaller. It makes the knife slice better but if the angle is too extreme for the steel it can lead to chipping or rolling of the edge. It doesn't matter if it's v grind or convex, the principle is the same. You just have to use a shallower angle when sharpening. Convex sharpening with the mousepad method should work fine on Case's SS.
 
I have a couple of Case users that I've used the mousepad method on to great success. I wanted them to have an edge like the Ka-Bar Trapper my Grandad carried.
 
I find that unless you are very hard on your folding knives, they can typically be thinned out to achieve better cutting ability without any chipping, rolling, etc. I'd be more worried about a fixed blade having too thin an edge.
My GEC and Queen knives came plenty thin. But others did not.
 
My Stockman I was thinking of convexing is plenty thin really. I was pretty sure I was thinking right on what thinning was. As for the edge like Grandad's knife that is exactly what I want too. No real sharpening grind of any kind just a razor sharp edge and needle point tip. I guess I know what I will be doing this weekend.


HAK
 
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