Swiss Army Kinfe

[RUssL.]

No it's not necessary to modify the blade, but as Lubkemann points out (no pun intended!) the modified fine tip on the "pen" blade makes it more useful in whittling in those small spaces.
I never really changed the bevel on my SAK blades and yes, you probably could use a stone or sandpaper, but I found that a Dremel tool did the job in about 2 minutes, leaving the cleanup and polishing of the stainless steel to oil stones and honing in order to get it back to where it looks just like the rest of the elements of the SAK.

[KeithC]

I have had a pocket knife fold up on me, and 6 stitches later I learned to be very respectful of them. As already stated earlier it happened when I was tired and not paying attention. Still use the knife though and love it for carrying around carving. I primarily use fixed blades for most of my carving. i have a theory. I think a lot of weight is placed on the type of knife you learn to carve with.

[pallin]

I think you will eventually want to modify the shape of the pen blade - to make it more pointed or to straighten the cutting edge. You can quickly change the shape on a grinder or belt sander, being careful not to overheat the metal. Then work the bevel with stones or sandpaper followed by stropping.
BUT, we still think you should carve with it AS IS, until you decide the blade shape should be changed.

[wDonkey]

I use a shrade old timer 340T and so far i like it. cant compare to other knives tho but i realy like to work with a sheepsfoot on small whittlings..