Different blade shapes/grinds

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L2bravo

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Hey guys, I am new here, and am totally in love with the Hinderer knives. I completely appreciate good materials, and even better craftsmanship. I'm a fireman, and use a knife quite a bit, both on duty, and on my side job as well.

I have a few questions about all of the different blade shapes and designs that I see on the Hinderers. Maybe you guys might be able to tell me what the different uses, or intentions are, for some of the some of the different blades. I am definitely going to order one or five, and just want to make an educated decision. Thanks guys, I appreciate the help.

Here are the ones I've seen:

Spanto

Wharnecliffe

Slicer (what makes it a slicer?)

Reverse tanto (looks like a BM Contego style)

Do they make a drop point? (like the ZT 550)
 
Rubicon, thanks for the link. I read it, and saw the list. I am not trying to figure out what all grinds Rick uses, as much as I am trying to figure out why I would choose one or the other.

What are the common grinds used in production knives? Slicer and Spanto? Why one or the other? What makes a slicer a slicer? I now see the Wharnecliffe blades being used. I like the look of them, but why would I buy one? Meaning what does it excel at?
 
L2bravo said:
Rubicon, thanks for the link. I read it, and saw the list. I am not trying to figure out what all grinds Rick uses, as much as I am trying to figure out why I would choose one or the other.

What are the common grinds used in production knives? Slicer and Spanto? Why one or the other? What makes a slicer a slicer? I now see the Wharnecliffe blades being used. I like the look of them, but why would I buy one? Meaning what does it excel at?
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Productions are Spanto and Slicer. Wharncliffes are not available yet outside of the special release shown in the teaser thread.

Spanto is a blend of Spearpoint and Tanto.
Slicer is called that because that's the official name of that blade shape from its origin as a Custom.

Most all the other blade shapes are on Customs or knives that pre-date the XM, etc.

Why one chooses any grind over another is based on personal choice as they all cut...a knife's primary purpose.

Wharncliffes excell at....I'll let you know once I get one. But cutting it a given.
 
You mentioned that you are a Fireman and I assume you know Rick's background as a Fireman as well. Rick is the one who created the Spanto which as N2K correctly pointed out is a robust grind combining the design attributes of the SpearPoint and the Tanto (two of my favorites).
The Slicer is robust as well but slightly more condusive to the task which is also its name.
Can't go wrong with either because the "other one" will be your second order:)

I EDC a 3.5" Spanto (Flipper)
 
RubiconSS said:
You mentioned that you are a Fireman and I assume you know Rick's background as a Fireman as well. Rick is the one who created the Spanto which as N2K correctly pointed out is a robust grind combining the design attributes of the SpearPoint and the Tanto (two of my favorites).
The Slicer is robust as well but slightly more condusive to the task which is also its name.
Can't go wrong with either because the "other one" will be your second order:)

I EDC a 3.5" Spanto (Flipper)
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I had heard a rumor, but not sure of his background for certain. I think I get the idea of a Spanto, which is to make it pretty stout? Is it in fact a pretty tough design?

What makes a slicer, that? Is it a flat grind? I also like the shape of that one as well.

What steel is used on most of these?

Thanks again guys!
 
Thank you Rob for extending this. The info is also appreciated. I was searching, but not finding what I wanted.
 
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