Favorite grind?

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It's been a while since this question's been asked so I thought I'd ask it now that we have newer members and maybe the older members have changed there minds.

For me, I really think a full flat with a convexed edge is the best performing for me. Plus I kinda prefer the looks of it over scandi and convexed. A high saber grind is also pretty cool.
 
I prefer something with some type of Convex edge/grind. They are the best performers overall. And since I like to chop quite frequently, Convexed is best for that type of work. Although on smaller knives I prefer full flat or perhaps a scandi.
 
I prefer a full height convex grind myself. When convex is not an option, I will settle for a FFG. Even with a FFG though, I will usually change the V-edge to a convex edge as I've done with most of my slip joints.
 
For thick knives I prefer a deep hollow grind. For thin slicing knives, full flat grind with a traditional V-grind or convex is perfect for me.
 
mtndude said:
i prefer a full height convex grind myself. When convex is not an option, i will settle for a ffg. Even with a ffg though, i will usually change the v-edge to a convex edge as i've done with most of my slip joints.
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exactly what he said !
 
Bushcraft Knife~ Scandi grind.

General use woods knife ~ Full flat or Convexed.

Heavy duty camp knife ~ Saber or convexed.
 
For general hard use I stick with full convex, either zero degree or with a secondary convex bevel.


I do like Full Flat (or flattened convex) with a convex edge for dedicated slicers.


Some of my skinning and butchering knives feature High Hollow grinds with convex edges, these are super thin above the edge and are great edge slicers.





Big Mike
 
Full flat or high saber.
no need for convex.
Scandi is OK, not a fan of hollow grinds.
 
I have had many convexed edges, from ban tang, to loconico, but I could never get them as sharp as they did. So, scandi for wood work, and standard v grind for others. Not a huge fan of hollow.
 
dbltap45acp said:
but I could never get them as sharp as they did
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I think this could be the biggest factor in determining, for a lot of folks, which grind they prefer. Or more specifically, which edge. Ease of maintaining the edge is important. For whatever reason, maintaining a convexed edge on a leather hone is pretty simple for me. But I've read where others have trouble with it.
 
Big Mike said:
For general hard use I stick with full convex, either zero degree or with a secondary convex bevel.


I do like Full Flat (or flattened convex) with a convex edge for dedicated slicers.



Big Mike
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This is me, more or less. But scandi grinds are growing on me for dedicated bushcraft/woodcarving knives.
 
My general favorite is full convex, I love my Barkies. I have convexed the edge of many V edges, mostly FFG's. I do that overtime, I'm not a fan of taking away too much metal on a new knife. Many could do it without loosing some of the original edge, but that's not me, yet.
I love my Nessmuk with it's scandi grind, not the norm for a Nessie, but it cuts like a lazer.
On a thin slipjoint, my Case Canoe, I like the V edge, the blade is so thin it cuts very well.
I see the task determines the best edge for the job. I've convexed my Whustof chef's knife. I find it cuts too deep into the cutting board, maybe I need to change my technique, but it drags on the board. The V edge always worked, and it works now, but maybe not for the cutting board?
 
For the main grind I like a flat/convex. The edge I prefer a convex micro bevel. When the locals bring their knives to the shop for sharpening, I reprofile them to a convex micro bevel. It must be working out well for them because they don't come back too soon for resharpening.
Scott
 
For me it really depends on the size of the knife and my intended purpose of the knife.

But general woods knife with a blade under 5" I like a Scandi.

For my big knives full convex or FFG with a convex edge works for me.
 
Although I have recently gotten a bit of a Scandi addiction going on, I still prefer a flat grind with standard V edge overall. They perform well for me and are easy to sharpen.
 
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