Convex vs Saber Grind

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Is it better to re-sharpen to convex or stay with the original grind? Which grind chops, slices, makes fuzz sticks etc best?
 
both are sharp. Most of the real differences lay in how it's sharpened. Some claim convex is easier to maintain. For me...sharp is sharp. the standard grind on most knives is referred to as a V grind. I leave most all of my knifes this way...though I'm playing with the idea of trying convex an rc3
 
It really comes to personal preference and thats that - fool around with both and see what works better for you personally. On top of that, play around with the thickness of your convex and V grinds - that can make a big difference as well.

Also consider using different grinds for different tasks - my thin edged slicers are kept convex and excel at this task - but they roll pretty easily once they hit hard stuff.

I find for me, the V grind is a better all arounder and easiest for me to maintain as I'm not the best sharpener...
 
Most of my blades are convex, I strop then hit the edge with a arkansas stone that's very fine
 
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TrailWolf said:
It really comes to personal preference and thats that - fool around with both and see what works better for you personally. On top of that, play around with the thickness of your convex and V grinds - that can make a big difference as well.

Also consider using different grinds for different tasks - my thin edged slicers are kept convex and excel at this task - but they roll pretty easily once they hit hard stuff.

I find for me, the V grind is a better all arounder and easiest for me to maintain as I'm not the best sharpener...
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Very good answer!

Sums it up.
 
TrailWolf said:
It really comes to personal preference and thats that - fool around with both and see what works better for you personally. On top of that, play around with the thickness of your convex and V grinds - that can make a big difference as well.

Also consider using different grinds for different tasks - my thin edged slicers are kept convex and excel at this task - but they roll pretty easily once they hit hard stuff.

I find for me, the V grind is a better all arounder and easiest for me to maintain as I'm not the best sharpener...
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It's been my understanding that a convex edge should actually be stronger than a beveled edge because there is more steel behind that edge to support it. But like it was said above, sharp is sharp and I'm not someone who can really notice any drastic difference between the two. I have knives with both types of grinds/edges and I would say pick whatever is easier for you to keep sharp.
 
I like to buy saber grind knives...and turn them into convex. ::):
I am working on a CRKT first strike for my little brother right now. It should be a useful knife when I'm finished with it.

I'll post images if I can ever find the cord for my camera ::(:

Thick saber ground knives tend to bind when batoning in my experience, flat and convex grinds have worked better for me in the past.
 
You don't need to angle the knife as much while cutting with a v-grind compared to a convex grind, although the difference is minimal; unless you're doing a straight cut.
 
Thanks stoffi, I agree. Just a little confusing for new guys and the link clears it up:thumbup:
 
Oh, I meant nothing by it, just that in this case I thought it obvious that it was the edge we were talking about, which is why I didn't specify which grind I was talking about. It gets confusing for me too sometimes.
 
All great answers. I will try to find a link that goes through the correct way to do both types of sharpen. I sharpen my knives but not sure if it is the best way.
 
All mine become convexed over time, due to sharpening with sandpaper. It is the easiest way for me to sharpen, and I love convex anyway.
 
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