Chaotic Machinery

Chaotic Machinery replied to the topic Heavy Tang Blades in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 3 years, 12 months ago

Thank you Marc. I’ll give the ram mount a go as it looks like it would work.

I was thinking about using a metal rod with a “holder” on it. But the Ram thing looks more elegant to what I was planing.
Chaotic Machinery started the topic Heavy Tang Blades in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 3 years, 12 months ago

Hey all,

I got a large knife where the blade is about 10.25″ long. The issue I am having with it is the tang keeps moving slowly down in the WE. In other words, the blade will not stay parrell in the vise. No matter how hard I clamp it, the tang very slowly tips down.

Any suggestions for preventing the blade from slipping down?

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