Zero grind knives

[FortyTwoBlades]

I don't see a scandi grind as a zero grind, unless the grind goes all the way to the spine. It's more like a high chisel grind.

A zero grind should start at the spine and have no separate edge bevel.

"Scandi grind" is just a shorthand term for "zero saber flat grind" (although most scandis are actually very slightly hollow from the factory.) A zero grind is any grind in which the edge bevel is the only bevel, regardless of height or if it's convex, flat, or hollow. A microbevel is typically considered permissible within the definition, but a lot of people misunderstand just how slight a true microbevel is. They're made using only around 1-3 light strokes on a stone and shouldn't be visible without having to deliberately look for it. A zero grind in which it went all the way to the spine would be a "full zero grind".

 

[Gradyw]

Well that definitely clears any confusion I had about zero grinds up. Thanks for all the good information I can't find anywhere but blade forumns once again!

 

[mat clewes]

Hi all
New to the site, and knife making for that matter
Only ever bought blanks and added scales. Have started making blanks from scratch.

It seems like this thread is coming to a conclusion… so at risk of braking etiquette, I’m going to ask for assistance on a post I put on another thread

Optimal-Bevel-Angles-for-Different-Uses

Just looking for clarification on secondary bevel angles and terminology.
Specifically, when people say 25-30˚ angle for ‘allrounder’ secondary bevels, are we talking inclusive or each side from centre line???

I’m making two identical knives, I want one to be a wedding present to a friend. Thinking of making one inclusive and one each side to see which holds up better... so will end up with the crap one if I do this hahaha

 

[extrastout]

Zero Edge

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Hi all
New to the site, and knife making for that matter
Only ever bought blanks and added scales. Have started making blanks from scratch.

It seems like this thread is coming to a conclusion… so at risk of braking etiquette, I’m going to ask for assistance on a post I put on another thread

Optimal-Bevel-Angles-for-Different-Uses

Just looking for clarification on secondary bevel angles and terminology.
Specifically, when people say 25-30˚ angle for ‘allrounder’ secondary bevels, are we talking inclusive or each side from centre line???

I’m making two identical knives, I want one to be a wedding present to a friend. Thinking of making one inclusive and one each side to see which holds up better... so will end up with the crap one if I do this hahaha

They mean included angle, so 12.5-15° per side.