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Why? Because I think they are the best.
The chisel grind...
Planes versus wedges - you can't beat a chisel grind for removing material
The unground side has excellent cutting geometry - it is flat with nothing to catch or cause much friction
Easy to sharpen - no need to maintain a bevel on each side, just sharpen on one side, it is easier and takes less time
Strength at the weakest point - the ricasso on chisel ground knives transitions gently through the plunge to the edge instead of quickly narrowing and making a bend point
Increased cutting performance - they do work better in the hand the bevel side is ground on - right handed/right hand bevel
the performance is shifted to the cutting side, I find a chisel grind to work faster because of this
Whatever you are cutting falls off to the correct side, this is especially useful during food preparation or carving
The chisel grind...
Planes versus wedges - you can't beat a chisel grind for removing material
The unground side has excellent cutting geometry - it is flat with nothing to catch or cause much friction
Easy to sharpen - no need to maintain a bevel on each side, just sharpen on one side, it is easier and takes less time
Strength at the weakest point - the ricasso on chisel ground knives transitions gently through the plunge to the edge instead of quickly narrowing and making a bend point
Increased cutting performance - they do work better in the hand the bevel side is ground on - right handed/right hand bevel
the performance is shifted to the cutting side, I find a chisel grind to work faster because of this
Whatever you are cutting falls off to the correct side, this is especially useful during food preparation or carving