preferances of the forum users

[Nepeta33]

do the Blade forum users have a style of blade they like to make or use over other styles? strait/curved, "damascus"/not, plain/serrated? heck, anyone out there like making axes or hatchets instead of knives? just curious.

 

[PURPLEDC]

We all have our individual preferences but I think you would find the most popular would be straight edges lacking serrations with some belly at the tip in either a stonewash, bead blast or satin finish. Flat grinds being very popular with a close second being a hollow grind.

 

[onojoe]

Hi Nepeta, Kind of a vague question since most here probably have most all blade shapes and use or prefer a shape that is specific to a use.

For me,
-my favorite blade shape is a drop point, and least favorite is a tanto.
-I like plain blades, no serrations
-I prefer "plain" steels vs Damascus, but there are some beautiful Damascus blades out there.

There are a lot of guys that are into hatchets and axes, as they are cutting tools like knives. They are just less common due to the fact that most people don't use a axe or hatchet everyday like they would a knife.

Those are my thoughts.

 

[extrastout]

Clip point and hollow grind for smaller edc blades. Drop point full flat grind for larger ones. Serrated edges for on the water/boat (great for cutting rope or an emergency when hung up).

 

[22-rimfire]

We all have our individual preferences but I think you would find the most popular would be straight edges lacking serrations with some belly at the tip in either a stonewash, bead blast or satin finish. Flat grinds being very popular with a close second being a hollow grind.

Convex grinds are very popular for fixed blades.

Another popular category are machetes in addition to axes, hatchets, and tomahawks. You get a wide mix of interests and they change and evolve over time. It seems almost everyone is looking for that "one blade" to do it all in both a fixed blade and folder.

 

[Hickory n steel]

A lot of people are looking for a one cutting tool option .
They may like a combo edge for this as an edc, or a large heavy chopper for woods work.
For edc I prefer a and thin plain edge full flat or hollow grind blade on the narrow side, and am not really concerned about finish or blade steels other than having a non mandatory preference for carbon steel.
There are also people who may care about how well a light machete can chop, while I am not because I know that they're a clearing tool and not a processing tool. So I like something thin and fast for clearing work.
for woods work I'd rather take a small hatchet, small fixed blade or just what's already in my pocket, and an 18" bladed light machete over some big heavy chopping knife . It may add up to more weight than more versatile but not as good heavy chopper, but it can be spread out.

 

[Nepeta33]

yeah, it was vague. but im getting plenty of interesting responses!

 

[PURPLEDC]

Convex grinds are very popular for fixed blades.

Another popular category are machetes in addition to axes, hatchets, and tomahawks. You get a wide mix of interests and they change and evolve over time. It seems almost everyone is looking for that "one blade" to do it all in both a fixed blade and folder.

I really don't do fixed blades. I was simply saying what I felt was most popular all around. We also never really clarified if we are talking primary grind or edge grind. Either way I agree convex is also popular. Especially with edges.

 

[marcinek]

do the Blade forum users have a style of blade they like to make or use over other styles? strait/curved, "damascus"/not, plain/serrated? heck, anyone out there like making axes or hatchets instead of knives? just curious.

Sharp.