What did you do with your CRK today?

Harris, I am glad you found a good combination that works for you.

A good edge is nice to use.
 
Zeta33 said:
Used my CF DT Small 21 to strip some wires and mend a connection, then cut stray strands that my kitten has lifted from the carpet :rolleyes: I've been running my edge based on some discussion with unit some month prior, regarding high polished edges that retain considerable bite. I've done it through his suggested grit progression and strokes and am never let down with how disgustingly sharp the edge gets and stays.
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Could you share that info?

Thanks.
 
Dhbranum said:
Could you share that info?

Thanks.
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Sure. Start at a low grit and polish up to 1000-1500 grit using alternating strokes. After, go straight to your finest strop compound (for me this is 20k grit honing oil), skipping the the in between stages. 5 strokes on one side, 5 on the other, 3 on one side, 3 on the other, 2 sets of 2 strokes per side, then a few alternate strokes to finish off. Should come out sharp enough to tree top, and push cut with ease, and retain enough bite to slice aggressively.
 
unit said:
Harris, I am glad you found a good combination that works for you.

A good edge is nice to use.
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Thanks, my friend. I am just following the steps you outlined for me, nothing more. Credit where it is due. My edges have been very sharp for many years but, in my opinion, not optimized for performance (over polished and mostly good for push cutting)
 
ok, well some filet mignon with.....you guessed it.....rice-a-roni...:D
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Cut a bit of tape/paper/cardboard as well as trimming a ratty carpet, shaving down a split table riser and slicing up some fruit as a snack for my little one.

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Well, first I perfected my plain 25, so much so the Micarta 25 may now languish...



The Ti Lock spring clip makes the 25 so comfortable it is hard to believe. It eliminates the high point adjacent to the second finger groove and creates a "third groove" where the spring part of the clip ends on the retainer part of the clip. I will be ordering a Ti Lock clip immediately for permanent installation. BTW, it is easy to open when the knife is partially in your pocket so you don't need to support the knife - your pocket does it for you, makes it easypeasy.
 
Knife Crazy said:
Wow. That picture scares me. I can't bring myself to use my knife on food. Terrified of rust.
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I use my S35VN CRKs all the time on citrus and tomatoes and would be surprised if I wipe them even that well. Typically I have an orange in my lunch and sometimes a tomatoe. Cut them with a Sebenza, wipe the bulk of the juice off with a napkin or my coveralls and back in the pocket. No rust ever. I wouldn't let it worry you. I have broken down my blades and found dried Orange Juice in the pivot. It's not a concern from my experience.
 
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Serviced equipment... Fortunately none of these terrible things happened!
Cut the hydraulic lines installing a new hydrostatic pump on one of our combines.
 
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