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 Rob 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.
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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. . .
An Edge Pro Apex is a good thing to have if you can't use diamond stones. Ken Onion's Work Sharp is also a decent home sharpener.
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. . .
An Edge Pro Apex is a good thing to have if you can't use diamond stones. Ken Onion's Work Sharp is also a decent home sharpener.
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That’s the reason for a wet stone. It runs at a lower rpm and runs through water in each cycle. It doesn’t get hot like a regular grind stone wheel. It’s made for that specific purpose.
This is my old one that has ground many blades to a proper angle. I just dug it out for this photo and now will clean it up and get it ready for a couple blades I’ve had a mind to grind lately.
Are you looking to only reprofile the secondary bevel to a lower angle or are you wanting to have the entire blade profile thinned out, i.e. a true regrind?
There are professional sharperners that can do a great job on the former, and guys who have specialized on complete regrinds.
There are professional sharperners that can do a great job on the former, and guys who have specialized on complete regrinds.
I assume you were using the Precision Adjust system, given the "smoked the diamond cut stone" statement.
I am a huge fan of the Work Sharp Ken Onion (old, dont have the new version), and have reprofiled many knives, and do upkeep on all of my blades with it. If you use it right it won't get hot enough to damage an edge.
I am a huge fan of the Work Sharp Ken Onion (old, dont have the new version), and have reprofiled many knives, and do upkeep on all of my blades with it. If you use it right it won't get hot enough to damage an edge.
