Blade Grind

[Bob Denman]

The choppers need something even choppier than a mere chisel grind...

 

[Hal]

Ok - here's my convoluted way of thinking...

To me, the hollow ground is more or less what I consider the - standard grind.
Just the same way, the .38special was the - standard US civilian caliber.

We all know that isn't always the case - for either - but, a drop point with a hollow grind is what I think about as far as a using knife is concerned.

 

[Hackenslash]

Cool poll, Gary!
For folders:
If the blade stock is thin (0.10” or less) I like full flat.

Over 0.11”, I like a hollow grind, so I voted accordingly.

If the blade stock is more than 0.15”, it’s not a knife, it’s a door stop!

For fixed blade, I think the grind is dictated by the role the knife plays and not a personal preference.

 

[Bob Denman]

Cool poll, Gary
...If the blade stock is more than 0.15”, it’s not a knife, it’s a door stop!

I need more doorstops in my life!

 

[Richard338]

I made the poll so you can select multiple options
G2

Yes but not convex. I guess you might be thinking mostly in terms of small folders.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

True enough
Figured flat or hollow can each have the edge finished with a convex edge
Example
Bark River are flat and blended down to a convex edge
Chris Reeve folders for the majority are hollow ground and also end with a convex edge
G2

 

[NG VI]

I always used to prefer a decently thin full flat grind over everything, but I have seen the light and realized that a hollow grind done in a way I like is by far the best overall grind for me. Still love flats, but my standards for them are higher now and it's more rare to be thrilled with them than hollows, where one of the main disappointments is a little short grind with a broad swathe of flat between it and the spine. I can see that before buying it, unlike the actual BTE thickness.

 

[evltcat]

For folders, I like the Hollow and FFG.

 

[veeteetee]

133,4 % total

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I think that’s because you are able to select more than one choice
G2

 

[gazz98]

I voted full flat.

Whatever the manufacturer sends me, after I sharpen it a few times freehand, it probably becomes "convex-ish" do to my habit of sharpening knives while watching football or hockey games.

 

[000Robert]

Hollow and Sabre grinds mostly.

 

[bdmicarta]

Almost all of my EDC knives are Spyderco so I voted full flat grind. I've owned some hollow ground blades in the past and I don't mind those either, and I like the looks of a nice polished hollow grind for a custom hunting knife. Then after I voted I see that those 2 are the most popular choices.

 

[marthinus]

High hollow is my preference on folders and fixed blades below 4 inches

Fixed blades above 4 inches I like flat and slightly convex.

 

[luethge]

Convex with a secondary or microbevel. Easy to maintain and cuts better that all others imo

 

[Landshark99]

Mine are mostly flat with the remainder hollow

 

[MrStabby7]

Tuff choice. I voted hollow but also like a flat just fine.

 

[VorpelSword]

Saber grind is visually pleasing as is the hollow grind. Lots of light moving across the blade's angles etc. But the flat grind makes a better slicer and chopper. A flat grind with a spine or fuller can be interesting and still slice well.

 

[Ratatoskr]

For fixed blade, I think the grind is dictated by the role the knife plays and not a personal preference.

I agree, and I'd extend that logic to folders, providing that everyone's gonna have one or two all-purpose knives.
There was no scandi grind option in the poll, sadness.

I think a saber is a good all-around workhorse EDC grind. Slight hollow for hunting or chopping, full flat for picnics (or convex for your Opinels). A full flat kitchen knife will have food stick to it annoyingly often, not throw off slices like a hollow grind.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

This is a photo I took a while back, just loved the facets that they made on this folder.

ZT0456_open by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2