OVERALL LENGTH - Knife measures 8-inches overall with a 0.POCKET CLIP - Stainless steel pocket clip on side of handle for easy carrying.EASY OPEN - Thumb stud on blade for easy, one-handed opening.LOCK-BACK DESIGN - Lock back mechanism on the mid point of the knife's spine secures the blade in position during use Black, fine-edge drop-point blade is made of 440A stainless steel for superior edge retention and ease of sharpening.PARTIALLY SERRATED - 3.5-Inch long combo blade is partially serrated for added versatility.STAINLESS STEEL - Forged from durable AUS-8 stainless steel for exceptional edge life and corrosion resistance.DROP POINT - Fixed blade knife blade features a drop point that provides more control and adds strength to the tip.The lock back mechanism on the spine keeps the blade securely open when in use and prevents accidental closure and injury.Ī side-mounted stainless steel pocket clip allows this knife to be easily carried on a belt or pocket for easy EDC use and a lanyard hole in the handle can be used to attach a wrist strap or a loop of paracord. The comfortable and ergonomic, Estwing blue and yellow handle is made from high-visibility polypropylene and TPR rubber that is weather resistant. The blade features a side-mounted thumb stud for easy one-handed operation. The durable and rugged combo blade is made from AUS-8 stainless steel that gives this knife improved wear and corrosion resistance along with increased edge retention while keeping it easy to sharpen when needed. Designed and built for utility, this knife measures 8-inches long when fully opened and features a 3.5-inch, partially serrated blade to give you the power to slice or saw through cord, cable, branches, wood, bone, and more. The durable hard plastic sheath is outfitted with a built-in carbide sharpener for sharpening on the go. Apply light pressure and pull the blade slowly toward you following the contour of the blade. Keep the knife perpendicular to the top of the Sharpener and slightly angle the tip of the knife down. Watch the video above to see Steve Baker of Work Sharp take a Benchmade Bailout and convert it’s edge to be identical to the Benchmade Griptillian.Be prepared for survival in the outdoors, to hike the hunting trails, or take on farm and ranch chores with this folding-blade drop point knife. Place the heel of the blade in the center of the Sharpener so it’s resting in the v-shaped sharpening inserts.

The most important aspect when converting an edge is to ensure you are maintaining the same angle through the newly created transition the edge will reveal itself as you remove the transition. Some popular features for Drop Point Knives are tactical, lockable blade and can be sharpened. To convert a Tanto to a Drop Point, the key is to remove the transition through diligent sharpening at the transition point (or what’s left of it), following the natural belly swoop until the transition is entirely removed and you have a perfectly round belly. The main reason being to prevent all the particulate you are.

I was taught to always pull away from the edge to sharpen any blade.

While most want to recreate the edge they purchased, some decide it’s time for a change. Sharpening a knife on the side of the wheel with Tormek MB-100. When they call us or show us their knives at trade shows, we let them know they have two options regrind the knife to restore the transition point that makes it a Tanto edge or finish what they started and convert it to a Drop Point. While people typically choose their knives based on the original symmetry of the blade, sometimes they want to shake things up, or just see what happens if they do something wild.Īpropos of our last episode on the Workshop, Tanto edges are one of the most common edges we see inexperienced people mangle over time with sharpening. Set the tapered diamond sharpener in a serration so that you fill the indentation. Hold the knife with the edge away from you and the serrated side of the edge facing up. Hold the sharpener at the angle that matches the original edge angle.

Sometimes things get a little crazy in the world of knife ownership and sharpening. (.094 thick) The high carbon allows for edge holding ability at a low temper making sharpening easy with a stone, steel, or ceramic stick. Only sharpen the grind side of the blade.

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