Fallkniven F1 - convex or flat grind?

[Raining]

I am considering the F1 with micarta. Just wondering if the blade is full convex or full flat with convex edge?

Thanks!

 

[RedEdge77]

Full convex. Great knife, I absolutely love mine. :thumbup:

 

[Raining]

It there any advantage inherent to full convex grinds? I don't mind convex edges, just wondering about full convex.

 

[Nimravus Nut]

You will get a stronger edge!!!

Cutting....... I think it blasts away flat-grinds with primary bevels, and a close second to hollow grind (but hollow grinds are not as "pry" friendly).

 

[RedEdge77]

It there any advantage inherent to full convex grinds? I don't mind convex edges, just wondering about full convex.

I feel you get a much better blade geometry for all cutting tasks. What it does is create less reistance along the blade allowing it to glide through material. What I have noticed is that dull convex blades will cut better than dull flat ground blades simply for this reason.

 

[Nimravus Nut]

What I have noticed is that dull convex blades will cut better than dull flat ground blades simply for this reason.

I second that. It seems like covex grind starts to split the material about 1/4" above the edge, and flat grind allows the material to drag along the entire sides of the blade.