Are Kris blades a "working" blade profile?

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JimBrown257
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Re: Are Kris blades a "working" blade profile?

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I started making kris blades recently. Once I figured out the technique, it wasn't too hard. Basically, you cut the wavy profile, then to sand the edge, you run it length-wise down the rounded end of a sander. Sharpening the edge is done the same way. But to get the right side-tapering degree (whatever you call that) to allow for a nice sharp edge just seems like a lost cause on this style of blade. It looks cool but not meant for an EDC.
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Re: Are Kris blades a "working" blade profile?

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jim d, wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:58 am I know what you mean about the expense David, it is a BURN, which means among other things, a masterpiece.

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That is is, mate. That is is!
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