sandblasting chisel grind

[wnease]

Is anyone sandblasting the flat side of a chisel edge blade? I thought it might create drag, or tiny serrations maybe

 

[AcridSaint]

It doesn't make any appreciable difference in my experience. It might add some drag, but not something you'll notice under any normal cutting conditions.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

I have used an orange-peel texture on the back of some of my titanium chisel ground blades. It is more extreme than bead blasting for sure.

I have noticed it gives the titanium a toothy edge (nothing you can see or feel, but I think it is there), which I think is good for titanium.

 

[Mitchell Knives]

It doesn't seem to make any difference in my experience.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

When doing chisel grinds on the water stones, I leave the back at matte finish on a medium stone ( 400?). It doesn't seem to matter. I think sandblasting should be about the same.
I would sandblast the whole blade, and then do the front bevel on the belt grinder or with stones. This will give a matte blade with a bright and smooth bevel.