Grind preferances?

[shigawire4sure]

I am curious as to the preferances here on primary grinds. Most of my knives are of the full flat variety but since getting my SAR5 and then the NMFBM I am really getting into the full convex. All of my blades have convex edges now as I prefer the performance and strength of this edge. How do you all feel about the full flat grind in terms of strength? Seeing as so much metal is removed isnt it one of the weaker grinds? Not sure how I feel about this as most of my knives are pretty fat anyhow.What do you guys think?
P.S. I have contacted Garth about comissioning an ASH1(.32") with a full convex grind as this might be the strongest mid sized I could possibly think of(and the ASH1 is my favorite design).
Thanx for any thoughts you guys may have.

 

[Brendan]

full convex all the way !!

Flat INFI will hold it's own against anything though

 

[ZcouT]

full convex rocks!

love how the NM FBM just flows through the limbs of wood !

 

[silverdragon33]

i personally like flat for the smaller knives. or at least, don't mind it. saber, convex, or convex saber are my preference for anything larger.

 

[DWRW]

I also prefer full convex. But, I am good with flat grind on many knives and saber for some. It depends on the knife size, shape and intended use.

I reallly don't have much interest in hollow grinds.

 

[vic2367]

full convex

 

[Lycosa]

FCG!
A FFG works well, also.

 

[chasden]

Full convex.

 

[robert65]

Full Flat

 

[dobywon]

A full flat convex saber scandi chisel grind is what I like best

 

[RVO3VOM]

small blade, thin stock -- full flat

med. to lg. blade, .25 or less -- convex or full flat

small blade, 3/8" stock -- deep hollow BABY!!!! TonyG knows what I'm talking 'bout.

med. to lg. blade, 3/8" stock -- full flat is all I've got.

swords -- whatever grind they want to put on it


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