Knife # 21, My First Scandinavian Grind -

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Finally got this one finished. It is of S30V at 59 HRc and stabilized burly maple with nickel silver fittings. My first Scandi grind and it was certainly different than doing a full V flat. Thanks for looking guys.

other pics and specs are here: http://riflestocks.tripod.com/pics17.html
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RL
 
Great looking knife Roger. I do have a couple of questions. I thought that a Scandinavian Grind was just ground on one side of the blade. Chisel ground in other words. What is the thickness? Thanks. Oh how is your finger doing?

mark
 
I can't say Mark since I am no expert on these type grinds. I made the knife to the customer's specs and the double bevel was specified and refered to as a Scandinavian grind. I am inclined to agree from what little I think I have learned about them.

The finger will make it; thanks for asking. Amazingly I did not loose any feeling so I guess the nerves are okay. I just need to be more careful. The edge hit me straight down so there was no filleting.

Oh, blade thickness is 0.182 inch and there is no distal blade taper, just a straight shot. The finished knife weighs 6 1/2 oz..

RL
 
Very nice. Have been waiting to see the pic since you started talking about it. Nice fit and finish. Take Care!!!
 
As far as I know the scandinavian grind is always on each side.Chisel grinds are practical only for chisels and perhaps japanese chefs knives for slicing foods very thin.....Roger, that should give you about 25 degree angle ? Good grinding, excellent steel , tapered tang , beautiful wood, you've got it all Roger.
 
I have to second the statement that you make some of the cleanest knives I've seen Rodger.

A Scandinavian grind is a little like a Bowie. Within certain parameters there is a lot variation. Yours certainly qualifies as Scandinavian grind.
These were mostly working knives with no nonsense shapes.

I agree with Mete that I have never seen one with a chisel grind. I think that was invented by someone who couldn't keep his grind lines even.

Beautiful knife Rodger. Make an ugly one once in a while will you. :p
 
The knife looks great! I cant wait until Sarurday to cut something with her. A Scandi grind knife is ground on both sides the the blade, it isnt Chisel ground.

Thanks again the photos look great! :D
 
Thanks guys. Very nice of all you.

Raymond and Peter, exceptional kindness from both of you. You make me think I don't even have to clean my hands after shop work (BULL). You two are of a caliber I can only wish to achieve. You make me feel good with those generous words.

Mete, you're about right on that angle, as I recall. I think I grinded it pretty close to that, perhaps within a degree or two. It is difficult to be very exact with the unbalanced pulleys and the rest of the chatter I have with my modest but much appreciated grinder. Mete, thank you for your nice comments. You seem to be becoming a little more long winded in your older years. Five or six extra words if my count is accurate :cool: . You be da man as far as I am concerned.

Ron, it has been a true pleasure working with you on this knife. Your specifications were concise both in written content and drawing and your other correspondence has been prompt beyond that normally expected. Payments by Fedex (way over the top) and sent well before required or asked for is but one small example of how well you dealt with me.

RL
 
Great Rodger, beutifuly done, definatly got that clean "no nonsense" look.

If I remember right Scandinavian grings go right to the edge with no secondary sharpening angle, you sharpen the whole bevel.
 
Clean and sabre ground, which is also called a scandinavian grind, single bevel, zero-edge and probably more.

Basic point - flat grind with no secondary bevel.

Some would argue that the bevel has to be half the width of the blade to be a scandi grind.

Some would also argue that even nordic knives have a secondary bevel....:rolleyes:


Looks good, Roger. That's what matters most. :D
 
pendentive said:
which is also called a scandinavian grind, single bevel, zero-edge and probably more.

Basic point - flat grind with no secondary bevel.

:D
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Maybe this was what I was thinking about instead of a chisel grind.Thanks everyone. Just take care of that finger until it heals up Roger.
 
Whatever grind it has -- it looks very, very nice! Like everyone says -- you do some clean work. :)
 
I gotta get my 4 pennies worth here, too, Roger. Clean, crisp, everything in perfect balance, Roger! Looks really great, and super choice of materials, fella. I tell you, we are always looking to see your next one, and wonder how you are going to top the latest one. I'm glad you are healing well, friend.
 
Great looking knife Roger. As it's ben said before...very clean and well balanced. I have to do one of this style soon and I hope it looks half as good as this one. Great work as always.
 
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