hedd-wyn Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have an old bushcraft knife that has seen better days and needs a complete re-grind back to a true Scandinavian edge. The knife isn't worth much but has served me well over the years & would like to bring it back to life. I've been looking at different companies online that do this kind of work but they all seem to specialise in hairdressing scissors or chef's knives. Emailed a few but they state that they do not work with hunting/bushcraft blades. Could anyone help please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Merkel Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Hi. Have a look at some of the knife Makers forums such as British Blades or Edge Matters I am sure you will find someone on there who would re grind the blade for you or offer advice, the only issue I see is I believe that blades are ground then heat treated, then sharpened I don't know whether regrinding would damage the heat treatment or ultimately the blade strength. Best of luck Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) Buy or make yourself a jig and regrind it yourself on a belt sander, just keep the temp down when you do it. Let it cool down or keep dipping it in cold water as you grind it. Watch Alec Steele on You Tube doing it. Edited April 25, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Hi. Have a look at some of the knife Makers forums such as British Blades or Edge Matters I am sure you will find someone on there who would re grind the blade for you or offer advice, the only issue I see is I believe that blades are ground then heat treated, then sharpened I don't know whether regrinding would damage the heat treatment or ultimately the blade strength. Best of luck Tim Thanks for that. This is what I though initially but I have been told that it can done as long as the steel is cooled after each stroke on the grinder. Cheers Hedd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 British Blades seems to be down at the moment... There is a lad on there who is a real whizz at regrinds and sharpening - I'll see if I have his contact info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 British Blades seems to be down at the moment... There is a lad on there who is a real whizz at regrinds and sharpening - I'll see if I have his contact info That would be ace, thank you 🙌🏿 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://emberleaf.com/ The knife makers are about as good as it gets and they have a sharpening service, one day I'll own one of their knifes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://emberleaf.com/ The knife makers are about as good as it gets and they have a sharpening service, one day I'll own one of their knifes! Wow, stunning work. Just emailed them for more info. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 You could also try Stuart Mitchell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Or post here some lads make them http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/forum/127-countryside-skills-craft-diy/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Read a post a bit back about Whitby knives saying they gave a really good service could be worth a phone call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Dorset woodland blades on the Internet... Duncan will sort it for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 No response from Ian (Longstrider), in afraid. Duncan at Dorset Woodland Blades would be another good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Looking at videos it's not a hard job to do, no harder than a chisel or hand plane iron. Buy a belt sander for the cost of a regrind and do it yourself,if it takes a few goes to perfect so what you will be able to do all your knives forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Looking at videos it's not a hard job to do, no harder than a chisel or hand plane iron. Buy a belt sander for the cost of a regrind and do it yourself,if it takes a few goes to perfect so what you will be able to do all your knives forever.If you go this route, make sure you cool the blade frequently to avoid losing the temper, and PRACTISE ON SOMETHING ELSE LESS VALUABLE FIRST!Powered grinders give you an unrivalled ability to make bigger mistakes, faster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 As a kid first serving my apprenticeship I knackered a few cold chisels getting them too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Good advice I was given on using the belt sander was - Keep a bead of water on the blade from each cooling, and when it boils off you know its time to cool again. I just brace the blade with my off hand, and feel the edge with each pass. Might not be quick but I'm not clever enough to retemper my knives so don't want to risk ruining them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) I only used light pressure and keep lifting it off to check. It's not hard to do though in fact very easy. Edited May 2, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) No response from Ian (Longstrider), in afraid. Duncan at Dorset Woodland Blades would be another good option. Longstrider is the best sending a knife to him is like sending an air rifle to v-mach Edited May 2, 2017 by psycho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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