Got my first knife :)

MirrorEdge · **on:** December 22, 2011, 07:00:18 PM

I just came home from the shop with my first knife

It is a traditional small yemeni dagger
But unffortunly it is not sharpend at all

And the blade material is very bad

And it is very dirty

I will try to get it to another shop to sharpen it

But if there is a way to sharpen it in home with out stones , just tell me

I will try to get pics soon

bladechick777 · **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2011, 07:25:01 PM

Ah, Sounds Like You May Have Gotten A Dagger Made More For Show Than Use.
If You're Looking For A Good Knife To Be Used, I Would Try To Get A Nice Folder Or Maybe A Esee Izula Or Something Similar.

MirrorEdge · **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2011, 07:35:17 PM

Quote from: bladechick777 on December 22, 2011, 07:25:01 PM

Ah, Sounds Like You May Have Gotten A Dagger Made More For Show Than Use.
If You're Looking For A Good Knife To Be Used, I Would Try To Get A Nice Folder Or Maybe A Esee Izula Or Something Similar.

But I got it for 12$

So I need to use it

Hey guys
Come on , and share your opinions

Is it possible to sharpen and use a show up knife ?

Sparky415 · **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:07:11 PM

If you don't have any kind of stone you could try gluing some emery cloth/wet an dry/'sandpaper for metal' (I don't know what it will be called over there) to a flat piece of wood and use that to 'file' the blade

If it doesn’t work you have only wasted some time

MirrorEdge · **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:17:22 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on December 22, 2011, 08:07:11 PM

If you don't have any kind of stone you could try gluing some emery cloth/wet an dry/'sandpaper for metal' (I don't know what it will be called over there) to a flat piece of wood and use that to 'file' the blade

If it doesn’t work you have only wasted some time

(Image removed from quote.)

Isn't it possible to sharpen it with the back side of a mug ??

asupernothing · **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:22:36 PM

Its possible to touch up a slightly dulled edge with the ceramic on the bottom of a mug. From what you described it appears that there is no defined edge yet, so the ceramic mug trick won't really work for you. the sandpaper is probably your best choice, without stones.

Ashley · **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:27:04 PM

I'll tell you from experience if its a "show" dagger sharpening it isn't a good idea. I tried that once. Didn't work to well as is wouldn't take a correct angle. Good luck!

bladechick777 · **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:43:02 PM

Chances Are, If You Use A Stone Or Any Sharpening System You're Going To Scratch The Blade Because You're Going To Have To Completely Regrind The Blade, Profile The Edge, Grind It Into An Edge, And Then Sharpen It.

Unless You've Done This A Few Times Before Your Edge Will Most Likely Be Uneven. If It's Made For Display, It's Not Made For Use Or Sharpening. My Brother Has A Lot Of Display Pieces That I've Passed Onto Him/Gotten Him, And They Are Just Strictly For Looks.

They're Very Nice But They're Just Not Live Knives, They Were Made To Look Nice, Not Become Users.

My Original Suggestion Stands. You Can Get a Decent Little Knife For Pretty Cheap. Actually, There's a Flea Market Here That Sells Some Decent Knives For Cheap, If You'd Like Me To Look For You.

MirrorEdge · **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:56:44 PM

Quote from: bladechick777 on December 22, 2011, 08:43:02 PM

Chances Are, If You Use A Stone Or Any Sharpening System You're Going To Scratch The Blade Because You're Going To Have To Completely Regrind The Blade, Profile The Edge, Grind It Into An Edge, And Then Sharpen It.

Unless You've Done This A Few Times Before Your Edge Will Most Likely Be Uneven. If It's Made For Display, It's Not Made For Use Or Sharpening. My Brother Has A Lot Of Display Pieces That I've Passed Onto Him/Gotten Him, And They Are Just Strictly For Looks.

They're Very Nice But They're Just Not Live Knives, They Were Made To Look Nice, Not Become Users.

My Original Suggestion Stands. You Can Get a Decent Little Knife For Pretty Cheap. Actually, There's a Flea Market Here That Sells Some Decent Knives For Cheap, If You'd Like Me To Look For You.

I didn't knew that it was just a display knife , and I paied 12$ for it , so I should do something useful with it
And I can't give it back to the shop , because it's very far from my house
And I don't think I can get cheap and good knives here , my brother got a gerber vallotton for 75$ today
I may get a SAK , there are a good shop selling them close to me , but there prices are not fair too

And I don't have a paypal account

bladechick777 · **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2011, 09:02:12 PM

How About A Kershaw Half Ton Or A Ka-Bar Dozier Folding Hunter Black/Satin?

I Have Those Knives And Don't Use Them Anymore They're Both Very Sharp. I'd Love To Help You Out.

MirrorEdge · **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2011, 09:03:47 PM

Quote from: bladechick777 on December 22, 2011, 09:02:12 PM

How About A Kershaw Half Ton Or A Ka-Bar Dozier Folding Hunter Black/Satin?

I Have Those Knives And Don't Use Them Anymore They're Both Very Sharp. I'd Love To Help You Out.

As a gift !?

bladechick777 · **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2011, 01:23:17 AM

Yes Sir, As A Gift. I Wish I Had Something More Elite To Give You, But It's Really All I Have To Give For Now.

Both Have Been Used. But They're Both In Good Condition And Will Make Excellent Users.

Viper · **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2011, 02:57:09 AM

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bladechick777 · **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2011, 03:16:03 AM

Also, I See You Mentioned Maybe Getting A Swiss Army Knife.
Do You Want One Of Those As Well?

bladechick777 · **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2011, 03:28:35 AM

I'll Give You A Folding Knife, And A SAK If You'd Like.
I'll Give You Some Lanyards As Well If You'd Like.
Let Me Know What You'd Like And What You're Looking For In A SAK, And I'll See What I Can Do.

gustophersmob · **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2011, 03:32:55 AM

Quote from: Viper on December 23, 2011, 02:57:09 AM

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MirrorEdge · **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:25:45 AM

Quote from: bladechick777 on December 23, 2011, 03:28:35 AM

I'll Give You A Folding Knife, And A SAK If You'd Like.
I'll Give You Some Lanyards As Well If You'd Like.
Let Me Know What You'd Like And What You're Looking For In A SAK, And I'll See What I Can Do.

Thanks a lot

But sorry, I can't exept this gift , when it comes , what I am going to see to my parents ?? :(just a couple knives from GF)

bladechick777 · **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:51:55 AM

Hm, They Wouldn't Take That A Friendly Person Sent Them?
Are You Under 18?

MirrorEdge · **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2011, 10:20:41 AM

Quote from: bladechick777 on December 23, 2011, 08:51:55 AM

Hm, They Wouldn't Take That A Friendly Person Sent Them?
Are You Under 18?

I am 14

Reinier · **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:38:45 AM

Quote from: 3bdul3zeez on December 22, 2011, 08:56:44 PM

I may get a SAK , there are a good shop selling them close to me , but there prices are not fair too

Just out of curiosity, do those SAKs have the Swiss cross or, for example, that logo with a globe & capital V?

MirrorEdge · **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:46:59 AM

Quote from: Reinier on December 23, 2011, 11:38:45 AM

Quote from: 3bdul3zeez on December 22, 2011, 08:56:44 PM
I may get a SAK , there are a good shop selling them close to me , but there prices are not fair too

Just out of curiosity, do those SAKs have the Swiss cross or, for example, that logo with a globe & capital V?

They have the Swiss cross
And maybe there some with the globe and V , I am not sure about those

MirrorEdge · **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2011, 02:01:24 PM

PM sent bladechick77

Beerplumber · **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2011, 05:33:17 PM

Quote from: gustophersmob on December 23, 2011, 03:32:55 AM

Quote from: Viper on December 23, 2011, 02:57:09 AM
(This is why this is the best site on the net.)

+1

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