| A bent knife blade is more than just an | | | | bend it back as well, using a pair of pliers. Usually, |
| inconvenience. It can render even bowie knives | | | | this will result in the tip snapping off the blade, |
| virtually useless, depending on the severity of the | | | | though. If this happens, it's possible to use a |
| bend, as well as the location of the bend. | | | | whetstone to reshape and sharpen the damaged |
| Common areas for bends to occur are at the tip | | | | portion of the blade. Obviously, this is not a great |
| of the knife, as well as on the edge and even the | | | | scenario. While you will have a usable knife, it |
| midsection of the blade, itself. These are usually | | | | certainly will not look the same ever again. |
| the result of accidental drops onto hard surfaces, | | | | A professional blacksmith or cutler will be the one |
| or they might be the result of intentional misuse | | | | best suited to repairing that bent blade. These |
| on the part of you or someone to whom you | | | | professionals are able to handle numerous types |
| lent your knife. Regardless, bent blades are usually | | | | of damage. Even if you feel that you might be |
| not covered by the manufacturers or bowie | | | | able to repair the damage on your own, you |
| knives. | | | | might consider taking your knife to a professional |
| First, you can try to bend the blade back into | | | | simply because they can do it faster, easier and |
| shape. However, this is a dangerous prospect. It | | | | with more precision. |
| can even lead to injury or further damage to the | | | | These professionals will use high heat to make |
| knife blade. If you are not careful and put too | | | | sure that your blade becomes malleable, without |
| much pressure on the blade in the attempt to | | | | losing its vital temper. You'll also find that cutlers |
| bend it back, the blade can actually snap off, | | | | can repair damaged blades if the tip has broken |
| leaving you with a useless handle and possibly a | | | | off. Though the knife will be somewhat shorter |
| serious wound in the bargain. Therefore, bending | | | | than it was originally, you'll have a functional blade |
| back the blade might not be a good option. | | | | tip once more. |
| If just the tip of the knife is bent, you can try to | | | | |