Sports Realm

Bowie knives are some of the most versatile knives in the world. They’re fantastic for hunting, camping and even for self-protection. However, during the course of normal events, it’s quite possible that you will encounter some problems. For instance, you might decide to use your knife improperly in a pinch. Many people think nothing of using their knife blade as a screwdriver, while others mistake bowie knives for hatchets. These actions, while somewhat understandable, tend to lead to problems. The most common of these is a bent blade or knife tip. What do you do if the blade or tip of your knife becomes bent?

First, you can try to bend the blade back into shape. However, this is a dangerous prospect. It can even lead to injury or further damage to the knife blade. If you are not careful and put too much pressure on the blade in the attempt to bend it back, the blade can actually snap off, leaving you with a useless handle and possibly a serious wound in the bargain. Therefore, bending back the blade might not be a good option.

If the bend is slight and at the tip, you might be able to bend it back using a pair of pliers or a vice. However, the tip might snap off during this process. If this happens, your only course of action is to break out the whetstone and attempt to reshape the damaged portion of the blade. If the blade is bent in the middle, there’s not much that can be done at home. You will need to call in the big guns.

A professional blacksmith or cutler will be the one best suited to repairing that bent blade. These professionals are able to handle numerous types of damage. Even if you feel that you might be able to repair the damage on your own, you might consider taking your knife to a professional simply because they can do it faster, easier and with more precision.

These professionals will use high heat to make sure that your blade becomes malleable, without losing its vital temper. You’ll also find that cutlers can repair damaged blades if the tip has broken off. Though the knife will be somewhat shorter than it was originally, you’ll have a functional blade tip once more.

Dave is the owner of an online bowie knife and glock grip extension store.