what kind of grinds do you like?

[merdenoms]

I dont know much about different grinds. Im aware of Scandi, Convex, Concave... I think. What other styles are there and whats your favorite? Also, what is easier to sharpen?

 

[Rat 1]

I personally like chisel grinds. In my experiences they hold their edge longer, are sharper, and are easier to sharpen.

 

[winbag338]

Ive used knives with different grinds, and i cant tell the difference in performance. Thick vs thin is the only performance difference i seem to notice in a blade.

 

[BryFry]

I prefer flat ground and full convexed blades. In my experience flat is great for cutting/slicing, but I'm realy starting to love the strength and performance of convex!

 

[00max00]

Flat ground. Convex is great when sharp but hard to sharpen.

 

[230grains]

Flat ground. Convex is great when sharp but hard to sharpen.

Convex IMO is one of the easiest to sharpen.

As far as my favorite? Full height convex zero edge

 

[mr-winkie01]

Personally I like either hollow ground or full-flat ground blades with a traditional v-ground cutting edge. I'm not too fond of chisel ground cutting edges on my blades mainly for aesthetic reasons and recurves for the sake of sharpening-related reasons.

 

[misque]

My favorites, in order, are:
Convex, full flat and Scandi.

I find these give me the best results in cutting performance. Combine a full flat and a convex edge and I'm grinning like an idiot. Where's that pile of wood?

 

[Danbo]

Full, thin flat grinds, with a convex edge make me smile. :thumbup:

 

[Charlie Mike]

I personally like chisel grinds. In my experiences they hold their edge longer, are sharper, and are easier to sharpen.

Me too... I always have an Emerson on me.

 

[banana-clip]

Scandi and convexed

 

[fujita yuji]

full flat for various daily choirs
convex for chopper/sword

 

[cgmblade]

Scandi and convexed

I thought scandi and convex were basically the same thing.

 

[bushworker]

Flat to slight convex and full hight for me.

 

[Zigosity]

I thought scandi and convex were basically the same thing.

Scandi is the same thing as a zero grind; neither is anything like a convex grind .

My fav is definitely full flat grinds. Wooo.

 

[walleyeguy7]

flat grinds are my preference but i dont mind a really pretty hollow grind once in a while

 

[tradja]

Generally FFG and convex. High, thin hollow grinds are OK too.

Looking forward to checking out the grind on my incoming Spyderco Centofante 4.

 

[HuntBomb]

Full Flat grind w/ Convex edge. IMO-Most practical and obviously the easiest to sharpen.
-Hollow grinds are miserable to sharpen.
-Chisel grinds don't provide me with the positive mindset and satisfaction that I get from using other blades.
+ How could Chisel grinds be stronger than others?

-Hunter

 

[PayetteRucker]

flat, convex, or scandi.

 

[cvc]

I prefer FFG, high hollow (like Bob Dozier does it) and then convex.