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Thinning a knife blade

Started by That Sharpening Guy, May 22, 2016, 05:56:01 PM

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That Sharpening Guy

May 22, 2016, 05:56:01 PM
Is it possible to thin a knife blade on the Tormek? If it is possible are there any videos on how to properly do it?

Thanks!!

Herman Trivilino

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May 22, 2016, 09:35:57 PM
To thin a knife you'd need to grind at a bevel angle that's smaller than what the grinding jigs were designed for. As far as I know.
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wootz

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May 23, 2016, 01:20:14 AM Last Edit: May 25, 2016, 01:36:52 PM by wootz
Though Tormek is not a primary tool for this, I remember a post on bladeforums.com about grinding a knife from a blank with Tormek.
Now and then I grind false edges on Tormek to turn the knife into a double-edged.

So yes, it is possible, but is it practical? I 'd use Tormek for a one-off job, and only if I don't have a belt grinder/sander.

Here is a link illustrating a saber flat grind modified into hollow on T7, check post #7
http://www.australianbladeforums.com/vb4/the-military-connection/21180-1940s-cattarraugus-225q-quartermasters-knife.html?highlight=#post204533
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