How does one grind a Nordic (Scandi) Grind? Any tips or tricks?

Marion David Poff

Marion David Poff

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How does one make a Nordic (Scandi) ground knife?

I mean, I know the concept, and a way to do it, but do you all have any tips or tricks?

I think they use a jig in the Nordic countries....

What less difficult yet precise ways to do this are there?

Marion
 
Hi Marion,

I make scandi grind knives almost exclusively. I know a couple of guys who do them free-hand, I'm not that good yet.

I found a really nice, simple jig on British blades forum. It's just a couple of door hinges, angle iron, all-thread and some wing nuts. I haven't made one for myself yet though. I recently saw a jig that was very similar to this in this forum.

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7081&page=2

My solution was a little more low tech. I had a block of micarta that I mis-drilled. Using the disk sander with an adjustable work rest, I ground one side to a 12* angle and use that for a guide. It's kind of a combination jig/push stick. You can change the angle to suit your needs. I've made a few others out of some hardwood blocks, but I have to be careful when I dip my blades to cool them off. The wood can get too wet and swell.

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It will still take some practice to get the hang of getting straight grind lines and making the curve on the tips using this.

Here's a few blades I've ground out using this method.

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Walter
 
Yah Mike! It was yours. Sorry I forgot so quickly.

Thanks for putting that link in here.

Walter
 
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