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Post by elguapok20 on Dec 15, 2010 4:26:13 GMT
Hey, I was on the old site but haven't been on since the changeover, haven't bought anymore swords but I have acquired some more knives. I'll start off with my question... Here's some pictures of a knife i just recieved today, should i return to Ontario? Or ask them if they want me to send it back to them? It's the sp-1 marine spec plus or whatever name you wanna give it. I forget what the top part of the front of the blade is called but right where the sharpened edge should be theres the powder coating, also the shape just looks like it wasn't sharpened or shaped correctly at the top. It's hard to see i know, but the top of this blade should be sharpened and shiny, but you can slightly see the black powder coat. This picture shows it a little better. Thanks for your advice. Now this is my oldest one I've been carrying for almost 2 years. I don't have any information on the model except whats written on the blade "Model 390 Japan" by Browning about 3 3/8" balde And the knife I bought after that CRKT M16-14D, 4" Aus-8 blade And the other knife I recieved today a Kershaw Vapor 1, 3" blade
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Dec 15, 2010 6:22:33 GMT
That Browning's pretty nice. As for returning the Ontario, I'd say that's ultimately up to you. From the pictures, the false edge on it looks as thought it could be sharpened, but isn't meant to be, like they have on spear point and clip point folders.
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Post by Tendrax on Dec 15, 2010 6:33:13 GMT
Is it this one? I probably wouldn't return it. I find it odd for that edge to be sharpened. On most marine fighting knives it's a false edge to aid penetration, but not detract from utility of the blade(batoning wood, etc). Like on a KABAR. I dunno, to me it's not that big of a deal, but Ontarios can be a bit pricey(worth it though), so it's up to you really. If it really bothers you return it.
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Post by Stromlo_Swords_USA on Dec 15, 2010 16:11:10 GMT
I have a SP-1, and yes it has a sharpened upper edge which I didnt expect. I would just sharpen it if you want, or leave it as is rather than hassle for a return. ///// Good tough knife though!
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Post by Makoto Pat on Dec 16, 2010 2:07:54 GMT
I have loved knives since I was a young boy. What is the purpose of this knife? Are you going to use it and what for what purpose? I see two paths here: A) Send it back because it is imperfect and probably qualifies a second.
B) If it is for defense or outdoor use...fix it with a file and stones the way you want it. A round fine file and a diamond round sharpener and some TLC can shape it or sharpen it anyway you like.
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Post by randomnobody on Dec 16, 2010 3:23:39 GMT
I'm with the other guys, "fixing" the blade (not that it's "broken" or anything) will be faster, cheaper, and easier than sending it back.
Also, the Browning and Kershaw are some very nice looking folders. Good sizes, too.
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Post by elguapok20 on Dec 16, 2010 17:28:13 GMT
Thanks for the comments. As for the SP1, I'm not used to sharpening but I started trying to take off the powdercoat on the top of the blade because it looks like a mistake. I figure even if i fudge it up it's still just the top of it which like someone said isn't all that important to be sharpened. I planned to use it for defense (along with the firearms in the home) hidden of course, but also when my g/fs dad goes hunting, and also because it's a "second type of cool" I found the box for the browning and it said the blade is VG-10.
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Post by Sébastien on Dec 16, 2010 17:57:43 GMT
Like the others said ; I think returning it will be lots of trouble, for what it will be worth.
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Post by nihontoman on Dec 18, 2010 9:34:52 GMT
just fix the knife. less hassle.... oh, and that browning m390 just looks very much like Mcusta MC 10 "stingray" folding knife. it's practically the same knife (except for that stingray inlay part). wonder if Mcusta made this model 390 for browning..... www.japaneseknifedirect.com/Mcus ... LEFT-COLOR: #ffff00; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: #ffff00; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: #ffff00; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: #ffff00 anyways, good knives you got there.
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Post by demonskull on Dec 19, 2010 1:25:19 GMT
I have a bunch of Ontario knives and think they're well worth the money. If you shop around you can generally get a well discounted price.
As far as the knife in the pic, if you are not handy, don't touch it, send it back. If you feel up to it you can grind the false edge and then sharpen it. If you chose to keep a curved sharpened false edge you'll need some thin files and a narrow stone for sharpening. IT would be easier to sharpen with a straight false edge and if you decide to go this route you'll need to draw a straight line from spine to tip , grind it, make a bbevel and then sharpen it. Before you decide, line up a straight edge and see if the new profile appeals to you.
Good luck whatever way you go.
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