Best Grinds?

Steven,

You're right. my choice of words was incorrect and could be taken as crass. Man, I don't think YOU are laughable, so please don't take it personally. I didn't even consider giving it the 'rolleyes', which would have been more how you are feeling. Not cool.

I liked the question and post enough to *try* to add interest and context to it. Sorry for the miscue--I owe you a beer. Sometimes I screw up.

Coop

#### Edit--Thanks, Keith. We posted at the same time. :)
 
I always thought Bill Luckett did some outstanding grinding.I seldom see his work, but it is quite impressive.
 
I think I've seen thousands of pics of gorgeous blades from the the multitude of Mastersmiths and stock removal makers, and found them to be simply incredible pieces of functional art. However, I've only been fortunate enough to handle maybe a few hundred. Of the ones I've owned or handled, I'd have to list Walter Brend, David Broadwell, and Randy Martin as my top grinders.:)

Frank :cool:
 
Well, yes Brend is probably the one that comes to mind first, but many Mastersmiths can equal Walter i think, and of course, theyre forging their own steel, which i dont believe Walter does.

For a chisel grind, Hartsfield does it VERY well, havent yet seen an RJM, so i cant compare. I also think Neil Blackwoods grinds are impressive and creative. Mayos blades arent as creative as neils, but are very well done too, same with JW Smith and Boguszewski. Ill attach a picture to show what I mean about the Hartsfield grind, perfect chisel grind on this Kozuka, and i have always found a lot of art and beauty in a well done chisel grind.

Its true, this is a very broad question since how do you compare a chisel ground Kozuka to a large Brend fighter? I dont think you can, but yes, some names rise to the top when you think of excellence in grinding a blade.

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Ever wonder why it's called a "chisel" grind??? Here's your answer. :)

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I like this thread because each can express an opinion based on those makers he is most familiar with....because there are a bunch of just awesome blade grinders. OF those I own, D'Alton Holder does a heck of a fine grind and then tops it off with a mirror finish you could use as to shave in the reflection....Frank Centofante does such a beautifully clean grind and then tops it with a beautiful hand rubbed finish... I think Frank is actually doing a hollow grind but he used to, and may still,use a 20"wheel to grind his bevels....at flat grinds and hand rubbed finish, it is hard to argue with the meticulous work A.T. Barr does on a blade.....Eugene Shadley and Joel Chamblin and P.J. Tomes do great grinds on their slipjoints and then put a beautiful hand rubbed finish on their blades. There a number of others who do a wonderful job grinding bevels, I limited my mention to some of the makers whose knives I have been fortunate enough to acquire.
MAy the Happiest of Holidays be yours!
 
I love reading threads like this. I get focused on the question at first and then I am off looking at pages of great knives and fully forget the orginal question. Great knives pictured and sites shown.
 
Thanks, just picked it up in the secondary mkt, i honestly dont know if Phil is taking orders.

Well, i guess i should throw in one ovgerview of the knife, i really like it and am wearing it every day as a neck knife.

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I am partial to the work of Bob Dozier. Perhaps I am biased towards his deep high hollows that is his trademark. Nothing super fancy. Just clean and precise lines. Speaking of precise, have any of you all seen the grinds of S.R. Johnson? Wow.

N.
 
Originally posted by S. Sibert
no contest........Jim Hammond, a true master. :)
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heh heh..I was gonna post a pic of my Brend when I saw the thread title :)

Jim Hammond would definitely be among my top choices for hollow grinds...I have handled only a few of his knives but they were stunners! Steve Ryan would also get a vote here!

I do prefer chisel grinds though...and I definitely prefer a "functional" grind to an aesthetically pleasing one...so my votes for "best grind" would have to go to the likes of Hartsfield, JSP, and Strider.

RL
 
I like RJ Martin's grinds and the great hollow grinds of Johnny Stout. Jim Hammond's grinds are awesome, also.
 
I just e-mailed Phil and ordered one just like your Megalobyte! The wait time is around 2 years :D
 
I've met heaps of superbly ground blades... ! Some of those that catch my eye with interesting aspects are - Neil Blackwood, Bill ? Luckett - those deep cavernous hollowgrinds, Charles Ochs, Don Lozier, Bob Dozier. Many of those have unusual ways of doing plunge cuts. Peter DelRaso does some amazing finishes - the Master of Meticulous.

I admire the way Bob Dozier achieves his ultra-clean blade grinds and finishes. If I'm not mistaken, he uses quite large grit to finish grind, but everything is dead even and I think he is one of the few who can make a knife look good, all done in 120grit.

Jerry Hossum - his unusually deep high hollowgrinds.

I can't comment more, not having handled other knives personally. Assessing quality from photos is not enough. Jason.
 
Hey all,

My favorite, Ed Fowler...:)

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Not great photos but you can get a glimpse of the shape of the blade. I'm also impressed with the way he grinds the guards to shape, very comfortable and secure. Merry Christmas!

-Jose
 
Bob Engnath. If he had been with us a little longer I believe he would have achieved recognition as the greatest knife maker / grinder ever.
I don't think there is anybody today that can do what he was doing at the time of his passing. It always blows my mind to think of where Engnath might be today and the impact he would have on the knife world.
 
I have no particular favorite but some of the best grinds I have seen are on knives from:
Neil Blackwood
Jim Hammond
Bob Terzuola
Steve Fecas
Al Dippold
Koji Hara
Ron Lake
Bob Loveless
One of the craziest grinds I have seen that was an amazing feat was by Steve Ryan on a short sword he did I saw at Blade last year. It was a multi level chisel grind on both sides and razor sharp.
D'alton Holder
Bob Lum
There are a lot of fantastic grinders out there. Too many to list.....RDT
 
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