What does a shiny edge indicate?

[jfindon]

I noticed on my 710 that a portion of the blade edge is "shinier" than the rest, does that mean the edge is somehow damaged? I haven't even used it enough to dull it in any way, unless it actually did hit the spacer when I closed it before.

 

[65535]

That shows damage, in the form of a burr, just give it a good sharpening and it'll go right away.

 

[jfindon]

I wonder how it got that way... The only thing I can think of is that it actually slammed against the spacer when I flipped it shut (which I don't do anymore).

I don't have a sharpener yet, but plan on getting a Sharpmaker sometime soon.

 

[WadeF]

Could have come with a burr from the factory. The Benchmades I have purchased usually come with so so edges.

 

[jfindon]

I see. Well, I'll probably screw it up worse when I try to sharpen so I'll have to practice on my Gerber first.

 

[WadeF]

Try slicing some paper with it. If it doesn't slice along that shiney part, then you know something is off. You could send it to Benchmade for a sharpening if you're afraid to try it yourself, and I don't blame you as properly sharpening a knife can take a good deal of practice. I'd recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It's a good system for a begginer or a pro.