Thread: Can someone diagnose this problem?

I really appreciate everyone's response. From what you all have said, I've concluded that the blade is slightly warped; subsequently, I'll try to fix it over time by honing via particular finesse (as you've mentioned). Thanks again for the help!

The uneven edge bevel definitely points to a slightly warped blade.

I have a number of these TI blades (some still unused) and all of mine have a (very) slight smile, while the blade in the picture seems to be showing an almost totally straight edge. This would lead me to say that the honing has been slightly too enthusiastic.

Follow gssixgun's advice and try to work a slight smile back into the blade.

If you look at the second photo, you'll see that the bevel almost disappears at the middle of the blade.

A wide bevel in the middle on one side plus miniscule bevel in the middle on the other side strongly suggests a warped blade.

Because of this, I don't see any reason why this blade is in peril of a frown nor do I see any reason to "push...a smile." Could someone explain why they feel this to be necessary?

Originally Posted by Utopian

If you look at the second photo, you'll see that the bevel almost disappears at the middle of the blade.

A wide bevel in the middle on one side plus miniscule bevel in the middle on the other side strongly suggests a warped blade.

Because of this, I don't see any reason why this blade is in peril of a frown nor do I see any reason to "push...a smile." Could someone explain why they feel this to be necessary?

Because eventually it will be more visually even, that is the only reason, and a weak one at that.. Not necessary at all

If the warped blade had been correctly diagnosed in the initial honing stage and then honed with the proper technique the condition would be transparent. The end user would not visually notice the warp nor notice it in use.