This seems to come up with every release. I think peoples standards vary on sharpness and the yard is very willing to make it right. I would gather if sharpness is a major concern a note with the order will help ensure things are right without asking Dan to devote time and money on a minor issue for many people. My SY knives have all been reasonably sharp, I sent a RMD and Swamp Wardens back and Eric took care of things for me.
There are a lot of manufacturing details that could be pushed to a higher standard, but the price will go up accordingly. That's why the Busse Custom Shop exists and the yard can offer the best prices.
.....welcome...the Yard has no custom shop.......
thanks...?
By that I mean, SY is a lower level of fit and finish at a lower price compared to Busse Custom. I know there is no SY custom shop, but they will fix up a dull edge.
I agree that the knives should come with a good edge and they almost all do, I just don't want to pay more to bump 99% to 99.9% passable edges.