How Does Grind Effect Work?

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Ever since I first came on the forum back in 2007 or so I have seen references to the 'grinds' on various Bucks. The first time I really paid attention to the grind of a knife was when the Boone and Crockett 112/113 set came out in 2013 and I thought how much they both looked alike..and how cool the drop point on the 112 was. It still is my favorite blade style as far as looks go. About 2 years ago I seen a Damascus 110 blade (one of 5?) with the same 'look' that really appealed to me too.. very different from the standard style.
Every time we voted for SK's various fixed blades I paid attention to what folks were saying about there preference and why but I get a little more confused as each year goes by lolol! So what say ye all about the grind of a blade and how it effects the work you do with a particular Buck and the good and bad reasons why you prefer one type or another?
 
I really don't see much difference between hollow grind and flat grind in use. (others may, but I don't ... at least I don't think I do ...)
I suppose I prefer the flat grind, because it is more "traditional" than hollow grind?
 
I have found it depends on what lm cutting. To me it seems the hollow grind will cut soft tissue and materials much easier than flat ground. Hard materials like wood seem to cut easier with a flat grind. I also think hollow grind is easier to sharpen and keep sharp in the same blade metal.
 
I bumped the post button before I finished lol. I have the 2018 blade forum 301 with flat ground cpm 154 blades that skblades did sfo and the 501 Goodfella skblades sfo with hollow ground cpm 154 blade. Both are outstanding knives btw, the 501 does seem sharper and stays longer and only needs a touch up to maintain a good sharp edge. The 301 flat grind is better for whittling wood and hard materials and I have to work a bit more to keep the edge good and sharp but it is better than the 301 I have with 425m flat grind in the same usage. I really would prefer it had a hollow grind but it’s acceptable for what I use it for.
 
to me the grind is important but less important than the blade stock thickness. if I want to slice thin, overall blade stock thickness matters a whole lot before the grind does. also depends on what youre cutting.
 
I don't find much difference between a well done flat grind and a thin hollow grind. I carry both weekly, using them and like them.
The steel, heat treat and edge you put on it will be noticed. DM
 
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"affect" as a verb, meaning to produce a material influence upon or alteration in
 
Grammar lessons aside,

I think it comes down to preference and use.
How you sharpen a knife can "influence" grind choice.
 
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I tend to find it easier to sharpen a flat grind over a hollow grind. Maybe just my method. The convex grinds I find more difficult. DM
 
I'm not sure if you are talking about blade grind,where the actual shape of the blade is obtained,like a radius hollow going ,or flat grind ,or are you talking about edge grind?

For edges I like my convex edge on all knives,it cuts like a dream and easier for me to sharpen when needed,plus I find the rhe lasts forever with a convex edge.
 
Power: slack belt edge leading
Hand: mouse pad with sandpaper edge trailing
 
all hand sharpening on stones turns into somewhat convex eventually.
 
Hi David,I use the methods mentioned,a mouse pad and sandpaper to start re shaping most hollow grinds or flat grinds ,then when I'm close to the edge im looking for a rough leather strop and green compound to take off the burrs and make a long lasting edge.

I just find convex edges to last longer,cut most things easier,and rarely do I getvany nicks or chips in my edges anymore even when I'm using my knife as more then a knife .
 
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