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Sabatier steel
Hi
I realize this isn't so much a "making" thing...
Recently had a repair job, client has a Sabatier paring knife that they snapped the tip off of. Client wanted me to repoint (opbviously), which I agreed to do. Of course, I didn't want to go directly to the grinder, following the "do the least damage" approach -- and not wanting to overheat the steel at the grinder, thereby drawing temper (yes I know there are ways to grind without drawing temper -- and would have done so if necessary). So -- I started with a file. Understanding that a well tempered piece of steel would file reluctantly (but would file).
Here's my issue...that steel was as soft as butter. Had no problem filing a new profile into the blade. The (carbon steel) blade showed no sign of anyone else attempting to grind it... For those with more experience with the brand, are Sabatier knife blades normally this soft?????
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