more FSH v. HH comparison

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It has just been brought to my attention that the FSH is convex ground, and the HH is flat ground.

If the .25 FSH has a convex grind and the .27 HH has a flat grind then it may be possible that they can have the same weight and lateral strength, but different balancing points.
Also, will one grind be better than another for avoiding binding when splitting small logs into kindling? Or on hard wood vs. soft wood?

Can anybody comment on these isues?

I've ordered a HH with mag grips to replace a FSH that didn't feel that great to me, but now I'm wondering if I should have kept the FSH and just sent it back for mag grips...
 
I think you will be pleased with the mag HH.

I have a FSH with regular snakeskin handles and a regular handled HH. The knives feel very close.

The mag handles make a tremendous difference. The character of the knife changes completely for me. It feels like a Heavy Ordinance without being unwieldy.
 
I handled my FSH-MAG and my buddy's FSHH-MAG today to get a feel for the differences. My opinions:

HH slightly heavier (not measured)
HH visibly thicker
BOTH balance just forward of magnum scales
BOTH are keepers
HH has logo with FSH
FSH has logo with SHe
HH Magnum scales lighter in shade than my FSH-Mag

I'm very happy with my FSH-Mag, and my buddy with his FSHH.

Good luck!
 
Z51 said:
I think you will be pleased with the mag HH.

I have a FSH with regular snakeskin handles and a regular handled HH. The knives feel very close.

The mag handles make a tremendous difference. The character of the knife changes completely for me. It feels like a Heavy Ordinance without being unwieldy.
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Well, it's in, and the Magnum Scales make all the difference.
I'm also happy to see that it's a 4/5 height grind rather than a full height grind. And it does balance about 1/8" in front of the scales.
Thanks for the heads up.
 
Great...Just when I was thinking the HH wasn't for me, you guys push me over the edge with the mag handles. CC burning once again:D
 
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