What is the best way to grind a Billhook/hawkbill knife?

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Hey all - I was watching Forged in Fire the other night an they were making a Billhook knife for a first challenge. (S8: E34 - Jude Takeover / Ben Abbot). The example knife looked super cool and now I would really like to make one; but I don't exactly know the best way to grind a Billhook or hawkbill knife. IF you have any tips, tricks or best practices would you please share? I would like to do a flat grind but the hook are and tip have me wondering how best to grind this.......Thanks all for the help!

(Example knife from the show)
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I'd do the main bevel on the flat platen, then the hook portion on a small wheel attachment, maybe in the horizontal setting... Maybe finishing up with a round or half round file.
 
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