What angle for chisel grind?

M3mphis

M3mphis

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I am working on "re-profiling" my 6lb Council axe. I think I am going to put on a chisel grind. I've been reading a lot, but now I'm confused. What angle should I be shooting for? Additional details: Most trees in my area are softer wood (pine, fir, spruce). I plan to use a small secondary convex edge.

I used the search, but I must not be using the correct terms. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks, Matt.
 
Actually, I think I've got my terminology screwed up! I intend to grind both sides...a chisel grind means you only grind one side? I think I should have said FLAT grind...right?

Now you can tell just how confused I really am!

Anyway, I've never used or owned an axe with a flat grind...so its pretty much just out of curiosity to see how it performs. If it sucks I can easily take down the shoulders to a convex grind.

So any advice on the angle?
 
Yeah, a chisel grind is asymmetric like the tip of a chisel. I think you mean flat grind. And unfortunately I can't help with your problem, I was just curious about your intentions — some people really like chisel grinds for things that I wouldn't expect. Good luck, though.

- Chris
 
An angle between 20 and 30 degrees is widely accepted to be the most common thing. At least here in Europe. You Americans might see that differently. I'm pretty happy with the flat grind on my Fiskars axe.
 
A chisel grind is used on a side axe and is useful for carving and finishing rough hewn beams.
 
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