Considering my First Scandi Grind Knife

[FortyTwoBlades]

Just to confirm, a Scandi grind and a Zero grind are the same thing, correct?

I just placed an order for a custom folder with a Zero grind. Is it really that easy to feel the edge when freehanding and would you strop at the same angle you sharpen it, with the entire bevel laying on the strop?

Thanks guys, I'm completely green when it comes to freehanding and stropping.

"Scandi grind" is just a shorthand term for "zero saber grind."

Great suggestion Halfneck.
Any suggestions on which one to get?

I'm trying to figure out what it is about the Scandi edge that makes it so good with wood.
If it's a zero edge at 40 degrees, say, how is that different from a Saber grind with a 40 degree edge?
Lenny

The difference is that when using it for woodworking the shoulder of the scandi acts as a fulcrum for breaking from the cut. It won't slice as well as a saber grind of equal edge angle and spine thickness, though, as the saber grind will be thinner in geometry.