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Q about NEW heavy spine flat grind

Colinz

Colinz

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I´ve been saving for a BT or a WB since the strider guys went from the hollow grind to the newer flat grind.

I saw over at TAD Gear that there was a new "heavy spine flat grind" on the MT-L and the BT. My question is if the new grind makes it harder to cut with because of a more acute angel on the cutting edge?

I now have a Gerber LMF that I have used during camping and military service (some 10 years ago). It had a couple of shortcomings, one of them being the grind that had a too big angle. It was great prying and chopping with but cutting of branches from trees (making hides and shelters) was nearly impossible. That is why I had to pack a smaller 4-5 inch blade also (too bad internet and Strider didn´t exist back then).

Does anyone know if the same thing applies to the new "heavy spine flat grind"?

Thanks for your help,
Colinz
 
Well,
Sort of.
They cut very well. Certainly not as well as when they have a full bevel grind.
It's one of those give and take things.

Mick
 
Thanks for taking your time to answer. Now I know which type of Strider I´ll order when I have enough cash.

/Colinz
 
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