First Scani Grind

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TekSec

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Need comments / critiques on my first Scandi style grind. Thanks!

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Looks like you did a real good job Erik :)

I hated even the idea of them until I got 100 orders for blades done that way. I still don't like them aesthetically compared to a full grind, but they are pretty whicked for a lot of cutting chores.

I personally think it's harder to dead nuts nail a scandi than a full flat or hollow, but I got myself in trouble around here saying that before. ;)
 
NickWheeler said:
I personally think it's harder to dead nuts nail a scandi than a full flat or hollow, but I got myself in trouble around here saying that before. ;)
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FWIW, I agree. :thumbup: The roll to the tip really sucks (burned the crap out of my thumb because I was concentrating so hard on it). It is for a customer request otherwise I think I'll avoid them :D I still like a full flat but hey, to each his own!
 
That looks good, nice and even on both sides. There's a bit of dip in the second picture, but I'm sure that will be fixed before she's done.

I have some Moras and they are thin so I can hardly tell, but is the flat part on the side of the blade (above the scandi grind) suppose to be completely flat? It's not suppose to taper towards the edge at all? Because that reminds of a low saber grind (minus the cutting edge).
 
MRpink said:
There's a bit of dip in the second picture, but I'm sure that will be fixed before she's done.
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Actually it's a rise on the flat as the belly rounds over. Really bothered me after I looked at the pics and noticed it. These are only ground to 50 grit, but by the time they get to 400 they'll be as perfect as I can get them :D

MRpink said:
I have some Moras and they are thin so I can hardly tell, but is the flat part on the side of the blade (above the scandi grind) suppose to be completely flat? It's not suppose to taper towards the edge at all? Because that reminds of a low saber grind (minus the cutting edge).
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As far as I can tell, yes, it's perfectly flat. Not having a whole lot of experience I can't say 100% but on mine they will be :)
 
Hahah, well then sweet! I can't wait to see the finished product. What's your plan for handles?
 
Scales will be green G-10. Dang, just noticed I put Scani instead of Scandi in the title...DUH!
 
Good job -

I dont like making them because I wont adjust my tooling untill the handles are glued up which means I am stuck making the same style grind the whole batch.

I like the swedge top:thumbup:
 
I need to get some scandi practicing done. Hasn't happened yet...
 
blgoode said:
Good job -

I dont like making them because I wont adjust my tooling untill the handles are glued up which means I am stuck making the same style grind the whole batch.

I like the swedge top:thumbup:
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Tooling?!?! I just freehand :D Of course I only make one or two at a pop :rolleyes:
 
In my short time making blades, I've mostly focused on scandi blades. I use a really simple fast guide for the bevels. I just take a scrap block of wood and grind an angle on one side using the disk sander attached to the side of my 1x42. I then just hold the blank tight against it when I grind. Not much in the way of tooling or time needed to make one.

As you guys noted, the tips are the hardest for me to get right.

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Walter
 
Thanks Mungo. I do occasionally hit britishblades, and the scandi forums in KF and Ramanon. I've been thinking about making one of the jigs I saw on BritBlades. Sorry to jump the tracks here on Tek's thread.

Tek, I'm truly impressed with your freehand grinding on that edge.

Walter
 
Byork, could you post a picture of your angled block of wood method? I have been doing it free hand without much luck.

Phil Millam
Winthrop WA
 
Thanks! I will admit, a jig / guide would make it a hell of a lot easier. Especially on a Grizzly running balls to the wall.
 
These are really rough photos.

here's a block of waste micarta that I used for one.

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And my shop guardian! I got him in exchange for a small wood carver. :D

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Walter
 
Well there's my problem, I don't have one of those fancy shop guardians....have to pick one up :)
 
I don't think you have a problem Tek, that knife looks really good.

Let's just say I may have a bit more help than you do! :D

Lord knows I need it.

Walter
 
great start!

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Looks like you need to "lift up & in" a little when grinding back toward the ricasso area. The grind should be the same "height" from tip to guard.


Free-hand scandi grinding is much harder than any other grinding I've ever done....even "combo grinds" and recurves aren't as aggravating

If you plan on doing a bunch, definitely build yourself an angled toolrest or a jig to hold the knife...but a toolrest is easier to use.



FWIW....the tip isn't as hard for me when freehand scandi grinding as the inch or so before the tip. I've ground hundreds of 'em on a toolrest just fine....you'd think there'd be some "muscle memory"....nope...when I freehand grind...it "weirds out" my hands...and grinding "behind the tip" drives me bonkers. I salute you guys that are willing to grind it freehand!
 
Daniel Koster said:
....the tip isn't as hard for me when freehand scandi grinding as the inch or so before the tip.
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Yea, that's where I was having the issue (about the place where what looks like a dimple is)! I can guarantee this would have been easier on thinner stock...this one 3/16" because the customer wanted plenty of beef. And actually, this is the 2nd...the first became a flat ground blade :rolleyes:
 
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