which grind for big utility knife?

[divewize]

HEY HEY<

Im off on another project and need some advice, Im going to make a larger 5.5" blade survival/utility style camp knife which will be used for cooking -cutting branches and general tasks as such.
the stock will be 3/16 and im wondering if I should do a large hollow grind/saber grind or a flat grind?

I can see this knife used a bunch in the kitchen so Im lookin at flat ground but the knife would have more heft with the hollow/saber grind?

many thanks "John"

 

[Dan Gray]

John
less heft with the hollow more with saber grind
the hollow grind will give you a finer more delicate edge
with some good back bone with the 3/16" steel
a saber grind is kind of like an axe grind.
a flat grind would be a happy in between for you I'd say

 

[divewize]

Originally posted by Graymaker
John
less heft with the hollow more with saber grind
the hollow grind will give you a finer more delicate edge
with some good back bone with the 3/16" steel
a saber grind is kind of like an axe grind.
a flat grind would be a happy in between for you I'd say

Dan

how maine these Days? Im an Ex Maniac , I lived in maine 15 years

I lived in brunswick area for quite awhile then owned a house in mechanic falls. spent lots of time Diving the coastal waters and a fair amount of time in the rangley lake area.

I miss the coast!

Thanks for the help. "John"