By the way, I think the Deluxe Tinker was a perfect gift for your brother, Reamer. I have been following the prep work for your challenge. Very good work. For the record, I think I have only spent 3 dollars on Chinese knives. So far. I bought this shiny handled one, a little one bladed pen knife with enameled brass handles, and a flipper/clipper from Walmart. I have a bunch more but didn't buy them. Some were sent to me for paying my dues to an organization. Some were thrown in on a trade. I found two. Someone gave me one. Plenty of good usable Chinese knives out there. All sorts of prices and quality levels. This one is the bottom of the barrel. On to the point grinding. I used an old two sided carborundum. Best wishes. G [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
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