Benefits of the regrind

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Pros:
-Separates matter with less effort
-Sharpen (including reprofiling) in less time with less effort
-Having the blade grind of your choice on the knife you already love

Cons:
-Voids the warranty
-Costs extra money for shipping (both ways unless you buy the knife with the regrind already applied)
-Time away from your knife
-Less forgiving if you use the knife improperly