does a Scandia grind require special sharpening or tools to keep factory edge?
570733
This knife actually isn't a true Scandi grind. It has a very fine micro bevel. I imagine this would be a very difficult blade to sharpen in a way that maintains the aesthetics of the factory grind. I haven't attempted it and have only been using this knife for very light use.
570734
No its very similar to a flat grind. This knife is awesome. One of the smoothest knives I own.
570735
With the proper technique, you can sharpen the grind on these knives using a 30 degree triangle sharpener. That's the easiest way to get the job done. However, if you don't feel like it, you can mail the knife to spyderco and they'll sharpen it for free as long as you pay the shipping. It's only $5.00, and they'll preserve the needle like tip which is one of my personal favorite features of this particular knife.
805689
Yes, you will definitely need a strop (and strop dressing). The blade needs to be stropped before and / or after each use to maintain the edge. This does not remove any metal, only re-aligns the microscopic teeth of the edge. You should also get a green chromium oxide "crayon" for refreshing the edge when you feel it starting to pull, after a time, stropping will no longer work well, and the blade will need to be refreshed using the chromium oxide, then a good stropping. However, this also will only work for so long (maybe 6 months?) before even this no longer works, and the blade will need to be re-honed - if you have the ability, you can buy a set of water stones, or if not, have it professionally sharpened.
1901792
No. Tool is only a clamping tool. I am told removal requires it to be cut of with grinder.
1752466
I first used a whetstone,didn't work very well. Then I tried a premise sharpener. Also didn't work well. Since the metal is so thick and heavy, several folds, I tried a grinder. Worked like a charm!!
219958
It does on the lower part but the top half has a different grind. I have one and used it quite a bit but like a full scandi grind better. Check out the robust too.
938023
You can sharpen them, but it will grind away a bit of the serrations each time, depending on which set of wheels your using that can cause your serrated blade to end up not so serrated after a while.
2070933
Mine came with a small sharpening stone. Add a small bit of oil and sharpen.
1158834
The edge is not really sharpened, but not really broadly blunt. If you wanted to sharpen it yourself, it would be a pretty easy grinder job.
279337
I would recommend this, but you must take off the blade to sharpen. Might as well just use an emery well on a grinder !!
210814
Yes. If it is steel it can be sharpened. Your flat edged chisels will see the best results. If you are putting on the edge from bad damage or some such, then use the corse stone and work your way to the medium grit and then fine grit. If you are just honing the edge start with the medium grit. Your rounded tip chisel will require a little more attention to detail but should still give you a good edge. HIH.
1175003
I use a 3 stone kit. I usually only use the medium and fine stones. I have been disappointed with my knife, it came dull, and the edge had been burned by the grinder. I sent it back thinking they would replace the blade, it came back still dull and grinder burned out near the the this time. My nephew bought one like mine and his has been awesome, maybe I just got a lemon.
382513
No, and if you open the sharpener it voids the warranty. If you wanted the stones replaced you would most likely have to send it back to the factory
560991
I use a grinding wheel and then sharpening stones. I also would wipe it with mineral oil if you can keep up with the habit. You shouldn't have to sharpen it out of the box. Unless you hit the blade with a rock, You won't be sharpening it for a while. It's a Ka-Bar, not a pocket knife, get it dirty.
939337
To be honest, I had never even noticed either the slot or the white piece of plastic before. I don't use "it" for anything. I certainly wouldn't sharpen my knives with a machine though. I prefer an oiled whetstone and using a little bit of muscle.
991024
It has kind of a factory edge. I think I could do better with a sharpening stone. I was trying to resurrect an old hand plane. Didn't work any better than it ever did. Finally bought a Bosch power planer. Much better. I always get dragged kicking and screaming into the future....
2249668
Doesn't need to be sharpened. I have had mine for over 10 years and it still works fine. Bought this one for a friend who used mine and couldn't believe how easy it was to use.
115375
No, not by itself. You need to first sharpen the knife with stone or knife sharpener. Then, it will help to keep the edge stay sharp by redirecting rolled edge toward the center.