SteadyD
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I recently bought a Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 with a blade length measured by Spyderco as 3.76 inches. There is a way to measure the length that goes over 4 inches and my state laws limit blade length to 4 inches. I bought one and reduced the blade length so that even the least generous measurement would still come in under 4 inches.
I used 60 grit sandpaper and an extra coarse DMT diamond benchstone and was pleased with the results. After reducing the blade length I finished and chamfered the spine with a fine ceramic rod. The project took about 2 hours and I took care to maintain the original shape of the blade (similar to a sheepsfoot) as I really like blades with this general profile for everyday usage. The first photo is the before and the second photo is the after. I was very pleased with the end result and my confidence in modifying blade shape and length has grown.
I used 60 grit sandpaper and an extra coarse DMT diamond benchstone and was pleased with the results. After reducing the blade length I finished and chamfered the spine with a fine ceramic rod. The project took about 2 hours and I took care to maintain the original shape of the blade (similar to a sheepsfoot) as I really like blades with this general profile for everyday usage. The first photo is the before and the second photo is the after. I was very pleased with the end result and my confidence in modifying blade shape and length has grown.
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