straight grind lines

There is a trick to it. I just know it. But they (the ones with the straight grind lines) won't tell. It's a secret society.

ALLRIGHT....I'll tell,
There are no straight grindlines in the real world. It's all a computer generated program, created by FROST (.a regestered trademark for someone or the other ) to make people think they see straight grindlines. I have a pair of ruby glasses that will show the true grindlines. BTW my lines look the same with or without the glasses.....anyway, there is an group of Blacksmiths out to destroy the program. You may want to join
 
Peters Grind lines look to be too strait... He may be in on the program and trying to lure us in... Everyone Grab Your Crookedly Ground blades and Git Em!
 
Yup, they've all said the same as I was thinking. PRACTICE. Then again, I don't think I have ever seen a truly straight grind line. There will always be a human element to your grinds. Hold the blade on different angles on the best makers knives you've ever seen and you will usually find something of the tiniest flub or inconsistencey or unevenness somewhere. If your grind faults are like that, you are in excellent company and have successfully ground your knife. I call them character marks. Good luck and keep grinding !.....RDT
 
I thought it was muscle memory, but then I forget. Damn, if I wasn't so senile I could probably grind straight.
 
i find using some masking tape and then cutting out the pattern of the strait lines and the curv for the tip is a pretty good giud of where not to grind and where to grind! hey it works for me ,dale
 
Now I am not saying that my grinds are great, but they are alot better than they used to be. I remember asking this same question not too long ago and got the same "P word" replies. I started P'ing on double edged dagger blades. That is what I wanted to make at the time eventhough it was probably not the easiest blade type to start with. But, I never seem to take the easy way. :rolleyes:

What I found that helped was to go to the scrap yard and pick up a bunch of flat stock and P'ed with that for a while. Others here have suggested P'ing with wood lath strips (saves on belts).

I think P'ing is the only way to get good at grinding. Patience also helps.

Some one told me that one day, grinding will be the least of my worries. I am getting to that point, but not fully there yet, however, I sure find myself worring about fit and finish, material combinations, style, performance, etc. alot more now than grinding.

Keep on P'ing and things will come out alright.;)
 
Originally posted by claude
I know of guys who use variable speed drives to slow disc plates down to get an even grind line.
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That's what I do. I use a disk grinder and run that puppy slow. I also grind my blades after they are heat treated. Here is a link to my grinder http://customknives.com/grinderpics.htm

Stay Safe,

A.T.

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