Why Convex?

[sambo.]

my $0.02;

the debate can be carried on endlessly.

i think a lot of people like flat grinds because they can use a "sharpmaker" style sharpening system which, in their minds, means more consistency than freehanding. or they don't have the confidence to try something they've heard was fiddly. but then, i also rekon that anyone can learn to sharpen any style of grind if they are prepared to put in a little practice.

my bottom line is: any of those mentioned grind styles will cut and can be made wicked sharp. whichever is "best" is up to the individual to decide depending on their priorities.

 

[stoffi]

There is a common misconception that convex blades are thicker than v-edges.

Yes. That's what I said. Let me explain:

It doesn't have to be that way, because the convex edge doesn't follow the strict rules of the other edges, i.e. straight lines. Try fitting a die-cut convex shape into a triangle (v-edge), aligning the tips (edges) — and also outside the same triangle and you'll see that the convex edge/blade is either thicker in stock (blade thickness) than the v-edge or THINNER if given the same amount of stock! However, one can definitely have a blunt curve at the end of a convex edge, making it thicker, as so many claim; but why would one do that?!