Flat, hollow or convex grind?

[kgd]

It’s only since the invention of machine tools that flat bevels took over, and not because of quality, but because of economy (read cheaper).

I think you are falling into a bit of a generality there big mike.

Yes it is faster and easier to sharpen a V edge when a guided system or platen/grinder is used. Cheaper comes into play for industrial manufacture. However, bringing the ability to sharpen to the masses with simple tools like a sharpmaker while providing the possibility of attaining a high quality edge brings more to the equation than your statement implies. Now most people can learn to successfully sharpen convex edge particularly with the more friendly mousepad/sand paper methods, but it does take more of a learning curve and skill to attain.

 

[Big Mike]

You are correct again. Interestingly, knives made with relatively inexpensive and simple tools are (generally) worth more than those made in multi-million-dollar factories. Maybe I'm weird, but I find this perversely amusing.

Excellent point my friend. :thumbup: :thumbup:

I’ll take a hand made tool any day over one built by fancy machines.



The blade pictured was made without power tools, and works great.





"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike

Forest & Stream

 

[James_Terrio]

Well I'm a stock removal guy, so I do use power tools. But there certainly some talented folks out there making kick-ass knives with just a forge, anvil, files an maybe sandpaper.

However, bringing the ability to sharpen to the masses with simple tools like a sharpmaker while providing the possibility of attaining a high quality edge brings more to the equation than your statement implies.

That's a fair point too.