Would you accept a tip like this on a brand new knife? (Konosuke WT)

[NotAddictedYet]

Not my post but thought it is interesting. On one hand it looks like it will sharpen out no problemo. On another hand getting a tipped brand new knife is never a good thing and I am surprised Konosuke would let something like this slip past their QC.



OP provided another photo downthread:

 

[darkamage]

damage during shipment is possible.
if it's something to be used, id keep it. but if it's to be kept new for collection, gift, possible trade/sale, then maybe OOP can email the retailer and see what they say about it.

 

[aporigine]

To add to the above: if it is for your own use, that will rapidly sharpen out.

I would let the retailer know the situation. If it’s a known sharpening master like JKI or DC Cutlery, they’ll likely make it good for the price of shipping. If this is a collector knife, taking it to one of those two is possibly your best option unless the retailer is willing (able) to exchange it.

(enable OCD) If it were mine, first thing would be a thinning, and dam the finish! I’m seeing more bevel, esp. toward the tip, than I’d like. Doing that will make that blemish go away.

 

[NotAddictedYet]

(enable OCD) If it were mine, first thing would be a thinning, and dam the finish! I’m seeing more bevel, esp. toward the tip, than I’d like. Doing that will make that blemish go away.

Damn thinning a new knife you really take no prisoner huh

 

[aporigine]

Damn thinning a new knife you really take no prisoner huh

I have a zero-bevel fetish.

Not truly zero, but “need a loupe” close.