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    Tipuri Grind

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    The document discusses and compares four different types of blade grinds: flat grind, convex grind, hollow grind, and saber grind. It provides details on how each grind is accomplished and lists the pros and cons of each. The key information discussed includes: a flat grind tapers from edge to spine and is easy to sharpen but offers more cutting resistance; a convex grind gradually tapers and is suited for chopping but not slicing; a hollow grind is thinner and offers less cutting resistance and more consistent sharpening; and a saber grind is similar to a flat grind but does not go all the way to the spine.

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    The document discusses and compares four different types of blade grinds: flat grind, convex grind, hollow grind, and saber grind. It provides details on how each grind is accomplished and lists the pros and cons of each. The key information discussed includes: a flat grind tapers from edge to spine and is easy to sharpen but offers more cutting resistance; a convex grind gradually tapers and is suited for chopping but not slicing; a hollow grind is thinner and offers less cutting resistance and more consistent sharpening; and a saber grind is similar to a flat grind but does not go all the way to the spine.

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    The document discusses and compares four different types of blade grinds: flat grind, convex grind, hollow grind, and saber grind. It provides details on how each grind is accomplished and lists the pros and cons of each. The key information discussed includes: a flat grind tapers from edge to spine and is easy to sharpen but offers more cutting resistance; a convex grind gradually tapers and is suited for chopping but not slicing; a hollow grind is thinner and offers less cutting resistance and more consistent sharpening; and a saber grind is similar to a flat grind but does not go all the way to the spine.

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    Tipuri Grind

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    The document discusses and compares four different types of blade grinds: flat grind, convex grind, hollow grind, and saber grind. It provides details on how each grind is accomplished and lists the pros and cons of each. The key information discussed includes: a flat grind tapers from edge to spine and is easy to sharpen but offers more cutting resistance; a convex grind gradually tapers and is suited for chopping but not slicing; a hollow grind is thinner and offers less cutting resistance and more consistent sharpening; and a saber grind is similar to a flat grind but does not go all the way to the spine.

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    Flat Grind:

    A flat grind is accomplished by grinding the blade flat against a platen or


    disc. This creates a constant taper from the blade edge to the blade spine.
      
    In some cases there will be a secondary bevel at the cutting edge and
    sometimes not. If there is not a secondary bevel, the blade is sharpened by
    simply laying the blade flat against a honing stone and honing the entire
    surface from the edge to the spine.

    Pros: Relatively easy to sharpen since you don't have to worry about the
    correct angle. Sturdy blade but it can be thin toward the edge.

    Cons: The wedge shape can create a lot of cutting resistance as the blade
    must displace and push aside a lot of material as it cuts. As material is
    removed from the edge with use and repeated sharpening you keep
    moving into thicker and thicker steel as you move up the blade which
    changes the geometry of the cutting edge.

    Convex grind:

    A convex grind gradually tapers to the edge in a gentle arc. Although


    there are several ways to create a convex grind, a common method is to
    grind on the unsupported "slack" part of the grinding belt. The belt will
    give a little and conform to the convex shape.
    A convex grind usually will not have a secondary bevel as the primary
    bevel simply carries all the way to the edge.  

    Pros: Sometimes referred to as an axe grind, it is well suited to heavy


    chopping. Relatively easy to sharpen depending on the type of steel.

    Cons: Not a good slicing blade. More cutting resistance.

    Hollow Grind

    My preferred grind for most blades as I feel it offers many advantages


    over other types of grinds.

     
    A hollow grind is created by grinding against a wheel. The blade grind
    takes on the curvature of the wheel.

    Pros: The primary advantage of hollow grinds is that the blade's cutting
    area is thinner. This creates less resistance as the blade has to move less
    material during the cut. Being thinner also makes it easier to sharpen and
    it provides more consistent blade thickness as you move up the blade
    from wear and repeated sharpenings.

    Cons: Being thinner takes away some overall strength making hollow
    grinds not the best choice for heavy chopping.

    Saber Grind

    A saber grind, sometimes called a "scandi" grind,  is very similar to a flat


    grind but it does not go all the way to the spine.
    Pros and Cons are pretty much the same as a flat grind.
     

    Chisel Grind

    In my opinion, this grind is almost useless as a knife blade and I honestly


    don't know why people choose to grind a knife this way. But, they are
    certainly out there for whatever reason.
    Pros: Can't really think of any. Might be good for splitting wood.
    Cons: Makes a lousy knife edge in my opinion.

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