How would you use a mousepad?

As long as you kept the temps down while removing the steel, you should be fine. If it works better for your purposes, then cool. You could probably make the knife cut even better by cleaning the edge up a bit using finer grits as Bushman said. You should pick up some bar stock and try to make a blade.

seriously the only thing that doesn't look good is the edge of the crinkle, not the knife. that's gonna wear with use anyway so don't sweat it.

That is a pretty rough looking edge, but if it performs the way you want it to, I say more power to ya!

I would use something a little more precise than a bench grinder next time, though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I can't comment on the technicalities of sharpening as my experience is limited to small pocket knives on a whet stone and a metal file freehand to cane knives. From what I've gather from your posts, it cuts through stuff BETTER than before. In my book, that's good to go. If you want to clean up the edge so it looks smoother and polished, I'd get some sandpaper and a mouse pad if I wanted to conquer it, or send it off to someone in the know. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Its weird its a lot sharper but looks weird. I gave my self a gash from misjudging its sharpness at first.

That SOD isn't dead. Nothing there that can be smoothed out easily.

MMmmmmmm - Most Benchtop grinding "Wheels" and Angle grinders spin at Extreme high speeds often around 10,000 RPM and sometimes faster.

These speeds heat up blades VERY hot and VERY fast which can and will do damage to the temper pretty fast.

..... unless you have some sort of "Specialty" slow-grind wheel or similar.

But, most common Hardware store Bench Wheel Grinders or Angle Grinders are "High Speed" and VERY BAD for quality hardened steel blades

I am sorry to say, but there is a high probability you have done damage to the temper.

It is possible to grind on those tools without damaging temper, but it is hard to do and the results tend to be "Butchered" blades.

There is a reason why knife-makers use belt sander/grinders rather than Benchtop "Wheel" grinders. Belt sander/grinders use MUCH slower speeds and while they can create extreme heat, it is much easier to control.

I can't be for certain you damaged the temper. If you only lightly and for VERY short contact periods ground the blade and quickly dunked in water, "Maybe" you are O.K.

If you did damage the blade, "Maybe" you only damaged the edge and further "proper" grinding could remove the damaged areas.... But, I don't know how to advise on how to know if damaged and/or how badly damaged and/or what the best solution might be. You might need to contact the HIGHER end experts like "DAN" to see if he can advise.

I used to use a Benchtop grinder to sharpen my yard tools and machetes. The steel could/would glow red within 2-6 seconds!!!!!

I have to believe glowing bright red is reaching temperatures that could damage most heat treatments - at least near the edge.

I hope you did not damage your SOD.

You might have to check with Dan, but if that knife fails after using on that type of grinder, you may have voided the warranty (??????) - Again.... you might want to contact Dan for his advise.


Seriously, I am posting this with hope others WON'T try grinding on your knives with a high speed Benchtop wheel grinder or angle grinder.

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boots...


step away from the grinder/belt sander..anything that involves power....know your limitations.


that looks like something i would do

lol

Well, at least the steel is not discolored, so maybe it will be ok.

well, umm, i dont know what i should say.

ok...putting the whole messing with the tempering aside, I think we really need a clearer shot of the edge. If possible, take it outside, no flash, macro setting on, and zoom in. That is a very rough grind and shouldn't be hard to smooth out. If you want, you can smooth it out with sand paper and mousepad like mentioned. Just lay the sandpaper on top and strop away, the softness of the mousepad will conform to the edge and smooth it out. And if you want, I'd be happy to help out a fellow dog if you send it my way (don't worry I already have a SOD <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> ).