Scandinavian grind vs. full flat grind

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What is the difference between a scandinavian grind and a full flat grind? My understanding is that the full flat grind is basically one big bevel from the spine all the way to the cutting edge, whereas the scandinavian grind starts about 1/2 way between the spine and cutting edge, but has the same "V" shape as the full flat grind. Do I have that right?
 
The main difference is that the scandinavian grind typically does not have an additional edge bevel.

-Cliff
 
Cliff,

I don't want to scratch the blade, so can I make a microbevel with the Sharpmaker?
 
Put what you and Cliff said together, and you have it. I *much* prefer a full flat.
 
With the addition of an edge bevel, wouldn't the Scandi Grind become a Sabre Grind?
:D
 
I have been researching edge grinds etc and have found that different people call different edges by diff names and nothing is set in stone. My understanding is that very many of the modern scandinavian blades actually come with a bevelled edge anyway, actually making them normal sabres grinds, but still being called scandi's cos of where they're made.


Lang
 
What Langchop said. I believe a Scandi grind or saber grind is stronger than a full flat grind in cross section provided each blade is of the same thickness at the spine because a Scandi grind leaves more material in the midsection of the blade up to the spine. This can cause more binding on deep slices compaired to a full, flat grind. Most Scandi grind knives are fairly thin and the blade height is not as high as most flat grind knives so it really depends on a variety of factors. I have both kinds of knives and each works okay most of the time.
 
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