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Shun Meiji - Before & After

Discussion in 'JapaneseKnifeSharpening / Dave Martell Knives' started by Dave Martell, May 8, 2018.

  1. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    These knives had some damage to the edges, the profiles were wonky, and the damascus was scuffed and scratched up a bit.

    I fixed the edges, then reprofiled to customer specs, thinned for performance, and etched the damascus for effect.

    You like? [​IMG]


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  2. larrybard

    larrybard Founding Member

    Impressive transformation! Well done -- as usual.
     
  3. MattS

    MattS Founding Member

    Great job on the etch.
     
  4. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

  5. Rick

    Rick aka Pensacola Tiger Founding Member Gold Contributor

  6. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

  7. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

  8. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

  9. How did you do that?


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  10. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member


    Well, it's not that hard really. I just grind the blade (using a belt grinder) to thin it, then (near) mirror polish it, then etch it in ferric chloride.
     
  11. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

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