Regrinding Services Available at Precision Edge
For warriors in ancient Japan, keeping one’s sword in perfect condition was a serious matter of honour. First a katana should be disassembled, then sprinkled with dust from the stone with which it was last sharpened, and wiped clean.
Next, a kind of clove oil called choji would be applied using rice paper, to protect against oxidation. This maintenance ritual would be performed after each time the sword was used, or every few weeks. From time to time, Samurai would take their weapon to a swordsmith for sharpening and other special care. As a result of the skilled manufacture and exquisite levels of care associated with these swords, a vast body of lore and mythology has built up around them, and in our modern world they remain one of the most valuable types of collectible artefacts.
These days, few of us – even those in the armed forces – have ever handled such a blade. In modern society, the finest, strongest blades do not take the form of weapons, but that of precision industrial machine knives which are a critical part of manufacturing and packaging processes in factories throughout the developed word. Nevertheless, industrial knife sharpening and maintenance is still a hugely important part of keeping these tools in top condition. Moreover, while a Samurai may not have had occasion to use his sword from one year to the next, many machine blades make tens of thousands of incisions per day, every day. Clearly, knife resharpening is a crucial consideration for modern blade manufacturers.
Precision Edge of Horsham have been manufacturing bespoke industrial blades and machine knives for clients across a vast range of industries for over thirty years. We handle all aspects of blade manufacture including design, shaping, coatings and treatments, and maintenance which includes industrial blade sharpening. As any Samurai will tell you, a dull or corroded blade will prove inefficient, will be liable to breakages, and will place undue strain on the other components in the system. Also, improperly sharpened and maintained blades can be just as bad as worn ones.
Our customers trust us with the maintenance of their blades because they know our resources and expertise are second to none. We invest heavily in technology, and our industrial knife grinder setup is capable of producing and maintaining machine knives for practically any application. When we receive blades for refurbishment, the first step is to thoroughly clean all surfaces of the tool, removing any contaminants which may lead to corrosion or damage. Next, the knife is inspected for stress marks or cracking which may indicate imminent failure. If the blade is suitable for knife regrinding, its dimensions are scanned before our technicians use an industrial knife sharpener to reinstate its edge. A knife regrind is then performed to re-profile the tool, followed by treatments or coatings as required.
Tooth-form knives, circular knives, flat knives and scissor wrapping knives can all be suitable for regrinding, and using repaired blades rather than buying brand new ones can save your company a substantial amount of money over time. To find out more, contact Precision Edge today.
