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		rdslw on April 10, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Farmers look for ways to circumvent tractor softwa... No. JD is a knife manufacturer who puts countermeasures to prohibit knives owners from sharpening second side of the blade (among others things). Because it can be dangerous.

koolba on April 10, 2017 [–]

It sounds like you can't sharpen the first side either. Or more aptly, replace the handle of the knife when it gets worn.

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