I am making a chef's knife from AEB-L, 0.130". When grinding and looking down the spine I noticed it was taking on a curve. I don't know if it's from technique, i.e. uneven pressure, heat or what. It's possible I worked one side a little more than the other. It's off by about 1/8" over the length of the blade...a noticeable arc. Can I correct this? If so, how? Thanks for any suggestions. I have never worked with AEB-L or made a long thin knife before. Dan
Easy. Just bend it back. It happens to me sometimes when working with thin folder blades. As long as you don't put a serious crease in it, you can simply straighten it out on a flat surface. It might take some tapping with a larger knife like that. You can use a wood block to prevent scratches.
So no torch required? Awesome. I was afraid of flexing in too harshly in case it snapped. Not sure what the annealed state is like, but I could break a piece off in the vise after hacksawing 90% of the way through. Thanks so much. On with the show! Dan
Nice and straight now. I put it in the vise and leaned on it a little, checked and leaned on it again until it was straight. Thanks again.
