It couldn't even cut the cheese

[SteveFass]

Got my first dive knife - a UK Fussilier blunt tip - and I was surprised how dull the blade is. I guess I'm comparing it to knives I'm familiar with - kitchen carving knives. It doesn't look defective in any way.

I have a blade sharpener - the kind with the V groove - but the blade of the Fussiler is too fat to fit in the groove. I guess I could get something to sharpen it, but hey, the thing is brand new.

What do you think I should do?

 

[Sasquatch]

Whetstone and some instruction. With a little practice you should be shaving with it. Is that a steel or titanium blade? I know my titanium UK is tough to sharpen but it holds an edge well.

Sea ya!

 

[Hank49]

I wonder if they dull them purposely so someone doesn't run their finger down the blade, cut themselves and sue the store.

 

[SteveFass]

The blade is steel.

I was also wondering if it is dull on purpose. That's really my question. Did UK decide it is best this way - just sharp enough without it being dangerous? Or did I get a knife that UK forgot to sharpen before they shipped it out?

Personally I'd feel more confident diving with knife that can do what it was born to do. I think I'll take the Sasquatch's advice and take a stone to it.

 

[GregV]

I have a UK Titanium blunt tip and it is extremely sharp. Maybe like Steve said they forgot to sharpen it before shipping.