Notch at the base of ZDP Caly Jr. blade?
Notch at the base of ZDP Caly Jr. blade?
Is this normal? Both of mine have it. I was beginning to think that I had factory seconds, but pics posted here by others have it also.
Tom
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I doubt there were any factory seconds on the ZDP Caly.
Is the notch on the spine of the blade, near the base of the blade? There's usually a triangular notch there on factory seconds. If it's near the choil, that's normal I believe.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
Is the notch on the spine of the blade, near the base of the blade? There's usually a triangular notch there on factory seconds. If it's near the choil, that's normal I believe.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
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They are near the choil, not on the spine. I had myself worried for a bit there :rolleyes:
Tom
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Junior avatar courtesy of dialexSequimite wrote:I use knives. I collect experiences.
I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.
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Is this what you are talking about?
Is this what you are talking about?
That's it.Axlis wrote:<img src=http://www.shutterfly.com/jsp/proceserv ... &ps=1&rs=6>
Is this what you are talking about?
Tom
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Junior avatar courtesy of dialexSequimite wrote:I use knives. I collect experiences.
I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.
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It's called a "Spanish notch". There are multiple theories as to the original reason for it, but it does serve a useful purpose by making it easier to sharpen the entire blade using a flat stone. Some folk, including me, think it neatens up the ususally slightly rough transiton between the ground portion of the blade and the tang. The Kiwi is another model which features one, as are all three of the Jess Horns.
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