Why do you guys RE GIND BLADES?

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Akapennypincher

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I am not much of a tinkered, when I wanted a fast car, I did not go out, and build up some that was dependable before it was modified. First time it was a 67 Chevy Camero, SS 396, with if I recall a 4 speed on the floor. I kept it tuned up, and it was not the fastest. but it was fast enough to win it fair share of money I raced for.

My next passion was the Porsche, 1965 356 SC was the first one I bought used, and than bought my New 1972 911. It was fun to drive, handled like a dream, and honestly it was the one car I wish I still had.

All my cars, trucks I have pretty much kept stock, and dependable.

Me honestly I don't get REGRINDING Emerson Blades. Me I am not a tinkerer.

But I want to be educate as my mind is still open.
 
The only reason I had ONE Emerson reground was because I wanted a traditional chisel grind. Now, I leave them stock because these are working knives and the secondary edge is easier to sharpen.
My Leu folder has the traditional chisel grind.
 
I've never reground an Emerson, and I never will. To me they are perfect as is. I have reground other knives I've owned to get a thinner edge, but they were all v-ground fixed blades.
 
I must say this, ALL need to experience the cutting power of a true chisel grind or a true zero V grind.
 
Don't necessarily understand this thread, but most folks regrind there blades for improved cutting performance id guess. The rest who regrind probably just can't stand chisel grinds and are looking for a more traditional v edged
 
If you're into cars, then you should know that for as many people that like to keep everything factory original, there are just as many or more people who love to customize their rides. Personally, most Emerson models have yet to appeal to me, but I really dig the clean simple lines of the A-100 family. The chisel grind has never really appealed to me. I'm sure there are many benefits, and maybe if the single bevel was on the other side of the blade I might like it more (I've never understood why right hand chisel grinds have the flat on the right side of the blade). So it doesn't seem too complicated a thing. I like almost everything about the A-100 except the thick chisel grind. Solution? Regrind.
 
D.C.Johnson said:
Don't necessarily understand this thread, but most folks regrind there blades for improved cutting performance id guess. The rest who regrind probably just can't stand chisel grinds and are looking for a more traditional v edged
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I do not guess, as I would rather ask a dumb question, than make a dumb mistake.
 
Akapennypincher said:

I do not guess, as I would rather ask a dumb question, than make a dumb mistake.
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Ask any question your heart desires. That's what the forums for.

What I didn't understand was you asking one question then rambling about cars :confused:

Muaddib's post helped make sense of it though by the comparison he used.
 
Simple, what is the purpose for the knife? I have only one regrind Emerson, and it's the one and only true slicer out of my line-up of EKI's. I know it wouldn't fare well if I put it through the uses my 10 laughs off, but the 10 wouldn't begin to dissect fruit the way my Kreined 11 does almost without trying. You wouldn't ask your 356 SC to do what an F250 would easily accomplish, and vice versa.
 
I have thought about having my CQC-7A reground. It is a standard right hand version, and it is a good cutter. But I think it would be better (for me) if the edge came from the factory ground on the non-presentation side. Akapennypincher I believe if you are a lefty with a left hand version, you would already have your edge set up this way.

So a regrind to a traditional v-ground edge is what I have been considering, since the edge is already ground on one side. I am not an Emerson expert, and far from skilled at using a chisel ground edge on a knife fwiw. I just really like this knife and think I might prefer it with a traditional v ground edge.
 
Akapennypincher said:
I am not much of a tinkered, when I wanted a fast car, I did not go out, and build up some that was dependable before it was modified. First time it was a 67 Chevy Camero, SS 396, with if I recall a 4 speed on the floor. I kept it tuned up, and it was not the fastest. but it was fast enough to win it fair share of money I raced for.

My next passion was the Porsche, 1965 356 SC was the first one I bought used, and than bought my New 1972 911. It was fun to drive, handled like a dream, and honestly it was the one car I wish I still had.

All my cars, trucks I have pretty much kept stock, and dependable.

Me honestly I don't get REGRINDING Emerson Blades. Me I am not a tinkerer.

But I want to be educate as my mind is still open.
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I like to mess with things so that I have a one of a kind item.

I can't imagine being content with a stock sportscar. I messed with mine and ended up with a 9500 rpm redline and could handle as well as any BMW, for a third the cost, and no one else had one just like mine. It was plenty reliable, I started modifying it at 3K miles and sold it in perfect condition at 150K miles. If anything broke, I just fixed it.

I guess that's the important part, don't void your warranty unless you know how to fix your own stuff.

I wouldn't regrind an Emerson, because they cut well and the factory V grind alone is unique, but in general leaving things stock is missing out on a lot of fun and experience and pride of ownership.
 
Well I did find out why some people would do a regained. But if is a true custom you wanted, I will guess there are knife mangers. Who would take a wish list, and produce you wish knife.
 
MatthewSB said:
I like to mess with things so that I have a one of a kind item.

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This.

...and I know a few exotic supercars that avoid my station wagon because of it :D

It doesn't stop at just knives either. Guns get the same treatment, computers aren't beige anymore because someone decided to be different (you're all welcome, by the way ;) )
 
Akapennypincher said:
Well I did find out why some people would do a regained. But if is a true custom you wanted, I will guess there are knife mangers. Who would take a wish list, and produce you wish knife.
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I feel like that's a strangely binary attitude to have, about any hobby/collectible. Either keep your toys completely stock, or you have to have them custom built from the ground up? It's a lot more cost effective most of the time to buy a mass produced thing that meets most of your criteria, and then modify a little to be exactly what you want.
 
Akapennypincher said:

I do not guess, as I would rather ask a dumb question, than make a dumb mistake.
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No need to get upset, your question was a little obscurely worded is all.
Akapennypincher said:
Well I did find out why some people would do a regained. But if is a true custom you wanted, I will guess there are knife mangers. Who would take a wish list, and produce you wish knife.
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People do regrind their knives because they believe the cutting performance can be improved by thinning out the overall blade stock, thus changing the geometry for cutting. Not everyone likes a saber ground blade, some people prefer hollow ground, high flat ground, or full flat ground. People can and will do things to their property which some may consider strange, blasphemous, or an improvement. YMMV of course.
 
Speaking for myself, I purchased my Horseman here in for sale forums and it had been de-waved by the original owner. Needless to say I got a great deal on it and decided to send to Big Chris for a flat grind. I have been very happy with the results so far and its my go to user.
 
Well I am leaving my CQC-7 Stock, as it is just fine the way Ernie designed it. I want to make a Orange Lanyard with a couple of Shull Beads, as I like Orange Color. Maybe I should get a job in Orange Land, Home Deport.....NOT LOL
 
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