Professional knife regrind

[nickjessop]

Hi
I'm new to these forums,so apologies if this is common knowledge. I have a Cold Steel SRK knife that has unfortunately been sharpened by a complete idiot in the past. I've been advised that it needs a regrind to restore the knife to its former good self.
I'm not up to the task, so can anyone recommend a reliable and knowledgeable professional I can send it to, and what sort of grind I might require?
Thanks

 

[Dreadhead]

I just got an old elwell felling axe re-ground by Kristophish and the finish is superb, sharp enough to shave hairs.

 

[Silverback 1]

How bad is it? Some pics would be useful, the SRK looks to have a high sabre grind, you might have 2 options depending on the damage, reprofiling the secondary bevel to convex, or a complete regrind to FFG, Longstrider might be another option for you.

 

[Samon]

I just got an old elwell felling axe re-ground by Kristophish and the finish is superb, sharp enough to shave hairs.

Ooh let's see!?

How bad is it? Some pics would be useful, the SRK looks to have a high sabre grind, you might have 2 options depending on the damage, reprofiling the secondary bevel to convex, or a complete regrind to FFG, Longstrider might be another option for you.

If the chap is new then that might need translating.. Lol.


A picture sure would help! I doubt its as bad as you might think, unless its chipped, bent and been on a grinder in the dark it may just need a clean up and sharpen.


There are lots of makers and capable womblers on here. All of which are likely to offer a reprofiling/grinding/sharpening service for a small fee. With the right advice though I bet you can do it yourself with a cheap diamond sharpener and some sand paper!

Pictures are the best way to gain advice though, so get snapping!

 

[Silverback 1]

If the chap is new then that might need translating.. Lol.

Yeah, your right Samon

Let's hope we get some pics up, my guess is that it might not be that bad.

Black coated blades never look pretty if they have been used properly, to a newbie a bit of wear might look like the end of the world.

 

[Stew]

Yeah go on, show us a pic!

 

[nickjessop]

Thanks for all the advice. I will have to get some pictures on. I am concerned that if i do it myself, I may make it worse, hence my reluctance to give it a go. I will perhaps contact Longstrider as suggested. The only other knife I have has a Scandinavian grind, so i've been thinking of trying to get the SRK the same grind if possible. I find it very easy to keep an edge with this knife

 

[Silverback 1]

Thanks for all the advice. I will have to get some pictures on. I am concerned that if i do it myself, I may make it worse, hence my reluctance to give it a go. I will perhaps contact Longstrider as suggested. The only other knife I have has a Scandinavian grind, so i've been thinking of trying to get the SRK the same grind if possible. I find it very easy to keep an edge with this.

Hi Nick, you wont be able to get the SRK reground to a scandi, as there will not be enough meat on the blade to form the bevels.

Depending on the existing damage you may have to go convex, or just get the knife tarted up by an expert as the grinds stand now.

Here is a link re knife grinds that may help you

http://backyardbushman.com/?page_id=13

 

[Perrari]

Depends on the damage, without pictures it is difficult to say. If it is just the secondary bevel then that should be able to be done on bench stones. As Silverback says not enough steel to go Scandi grind.

 

[nickjessop]

Thanks for the advice. I'm currently struggling to get some pictures worth putting up. I only have a crappy camera phone.The regrind link is spot on, cheers.

 

[nickjessop]

This is exactly why I put up a post. I just don't have enough knowledge on the subject. Thanks again

 

[Silverback 1]

Thanks for the advice. I'm currently struggling to get some pictures worth putting up. I only have a crappy camera phone.The regrind link is spot on, cheers.

If you open up an account here, (dead easy and free) you can use it to post your photos on this forum after transferring them from your camera, or phone camera

http://s1070.photobucket.com/