Anybody know of any reputable companies that reprofile hunting knives? Have a few fixed blade knives that are 40-45° bevel and want to get them to 18-20° bevel.
Reprofiling Knife Company
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Have you checked with the makers?
It really isn’t a difficult DIY job, especially if you use one of the many gadgets available to control angle. Worksharp gets good reviews. TORMEK is pro-level gear and prices accordingly. I use a belt sander.
It really isn’t a difficult DIY job, especially if you use one of the many gadgets available to control angle. Worksharp gets good reviews. TORMEK is pro-level gear and prices accordingly. I use a belt sander.
Yeah I reprofiled one of mine on a worksharp but gassed the diamond cut stone in the process and spent a few hours at it.
I reached out to the manufacturer and they didn’t sound too confident, saying “we can certainly try our best to accommodate that”… didn’t give me the warm and fuzzies
I reached out to the manufacturer and they didn’t sound too confident, saying “we can certainly try our best to accommodate that”… didn’t give me the warm and fuzzies
A powered wet stone isn’t too expensive, especially if you have a couple few good knives to do. Here’s the first one that popped up in a search:
WEN 8-Inch Water-Cooled Wet/Dry Sharpening System BG4108 - The Home Depot
Provide an essential and ultimate addition to your workshop with the help of this affordable WEN 4-TwoDirection Water Cooled Wet Dry Sharpening System.
www.homedepot.com
As I understand it, power tools may generate too much heat in the edge, especially if you’re trying to reprofile, which can ruin the heat treat. Before I bought my KME system, I sent a few knives to Paul at Apostle P knife sharpening and he did a great job. If he can’t reprofile it, I’m sure he can recommend someone who can.
I can’t paste the FB link for some reason but you can google it.
I can’t paste the FB link for some reason but you can google it.
Look in 'Blade' magazine for a local knifemaker. Should be simple with the right tools.
If it's a custom knife, the maker could do it. If it's a high-end production knife, the manufacturer should be able to do it. If it's neither, buy a good one. . .
If it's a custom knife, the maker could do it. If it's a high-end production knife, the manufacturer should be able to do it. If it's neither, buy a good one. . .
