Will Kwan's tip repair -- pix

[Bill Martino]

If this pix works let me know if you can see any tip damage. I can't. Good job, Will.

 

[kamagong]

Is this for his GRS?

 

[Walosi]

Methinks it may be necessary to address that worthy gentleman as "Will Kwan Bishwakarma" in the future

 

[SamuraiDave]

cool

 

[Bill Martino]

With a little time and effort such as Will expended here minor damage can usually be fixed up nearly as good as new.

 

[Will Kwan]

That is from my GRS that I struck a rock with. Sorry not a very good picture but the knife is pretty well as good as new. Can't say I am a skilled craftman but I do get lucky sometimes. pretty easy to fix up.

Will

 

[Yvsa]

Dayum nice job Will!!!! Couldn't have done any better myself.

 

[Bill Martino]

Will may be ready for the 30 cents per hour and rice deal.

 

[SkagSig40]

Looks Great!!!! What did you use to achieve this?

 

[Will Kwan]

First I unfolded the metal the chakam and hammer. Then I flattened the dented area with a hammer.

Sharpening the tip was done with a machine similar to this:

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page....chPage=home/pageSearchResults.asp&pageGroup=1

If the link does not work out, it referes to the Veritas® Power Sharpening System from Lee Valley. I used the belt portion with a 600 grit belt. I wanted a convex grind to increase the strength of the edge. The model I used (belongs to my father) was purchased at a local hardware store and does not have as many features or as much.

Will

 

[Bill Martino]

Thanks for help, Will.

 

[Town Sergeant]

Good job Will....you really should consider taking Uncle up on the job offer!

(I would, if I could swing a ball peen three times without hitting my thumb at least once...remember the Griner brother in his shop in the movie "Deliverance" when Burt Reynolds walked in...? )

 

[Bill Martino]

I can't remember the scene. Maybe I'll have to rent the movie or try to catch it on AMC.