Sometimes it happens

[rycen]

Was looking through some of my kitchen knives today and remembered that I had one that I was unsure what model it was. It was either a boning knife or a filet knife, depending on how flexible the blade was. So I decided to put a small amount of pressure on the blade to see how flexible it was. Guessing by it's lack of flexibility it must have been a boning knife. Sometimes though when you combine rust with poressure,this happens.

[asfaltpiloot]

You didn't get hurt i hope?

[ChapmanPreferred]

That is a shame. It looks like a pretty unregular break.

[The Deacon]

Even a boning knife has some flexibility to it. Unless you really stressed it, which I doubt, I'd bet rust was the primary culprit. IIRC, there are some holes in the tang that the sermollan handle is molded through to attach it. Were there any such holes at the break point? Can't tell from the photos. Sad to lose one of those, they're one of the rarer Spyderco Kitchen Sharps.

[rycen]

I too believe rust was the culprit.I might see if I can det the handle apart to get a better look.

[araneae]

Have any plans to salvage the blade???? :)

[tonydahose]

thats a bummer. as for salvaging the blade..the only thing i can think of is weld a piece of steel onto it an putt a nice wooden handle. you might lose a little bit of the edge because you probaly would want to cover the weld with the handle.

[Koen Z]

Welding is not possible, it is a heattreated bladesteel!

[O,just,O]

Of course it's possible to weld that. I would weld it in two sec's.
Wrap the blade in a wet rag, weld, do not quench weld, but immerse rag & blade, leaving weld out of water.
Next step, do what Tony said with handle.
If you botch it, so what, it was broken anyhow. :)
O.

[sal]

Hi Rycen,

I don't think the break was because of the flex. Looks like a corrosion issue. I think you should send it to us and ask Charlynne to call it to my attention.

sal