When do you put the edge on ?

RDT · Apr 30, 2002

Hi All,
Just wondering if you guys put an adge on your knives before heat treat or after ? In the past I've done it before. However, I have been wondering lately if I should wait until after ? What are the pro's and con's to each ? Thanks, take care.....RDT

Frank Niro · Apr 30, 2002

I believe it was Bob Lovlace said "I put the edge on last and that's why I still have all my fingers and toews."That may not be exact but it's close and it sure is the the truth. Frank Niro

Kit Carson · Apr 30, 2002

What Frank said. Very last thing.

Ed Caffrey · Apr 30, 2002

DITTO! Right before it goes into the box for shipping, or before it goes into the case heading for a show.

larry1096 · Apr 30, 2002

If you send out your blades for heat treatment, keep in mind that many heat treaters would have a problem with fully sharpened blades as it creates handling difficulties for them.

WinDancer · May 1, 2002

Yup. AFTER the knife is done and comes back from the sheathmakers [Martin Morrissey]and is getting ready to ship to a customer.

Dave

tmickley · May 1, 2002

Very last thing that is done to the knife.

Dan Gray · May 1, 2002

My vote too
I cut myself to many times now.
..last thing

Gib Guignard · May 1, 2002

10-4 Gib

RDT · May 1, 2002

DAMN ! and I just put edges on 7 knives ready for ht. Next time I'll try it your way, it makes sense. I don't bring them to a razor edge until after ht. I usually do a very roughedge, still sharp just rougher feeling and looking. Now I know better, thanks guys....RDT

Ferret · May 1, 2002

Last thing. Not just safety but I worry about warping the thin stuff.

Joss · May 1, 2002

And for plain C steel, you also have to allow for decarb.

Greg Covington · May 1, 2002

I put an edge on the blade after the heat treat and final grind so I can test the edge for cutting and toughness. If it passes...I dull it and tape it up...then the handle work starts.

ToolHead · May 2, 2002

Hey Gib! It's The Other Tim from Primal Fires. Anyway, I put a basic edge (not a finished one) before the heat treat when the steel's annealed. After it's done, I'll put a final edge on. Then again, I'm still young and stupid and haven't cut my fingers enough yet...

Tim