Scandinavian Grinds

[DancesWithKnives]

I've noticed that owing to positive comments by a few highly respected outdoor/survival gurus, the scandi grinds seem to be the rage on a number of bushcraft/survival forums. I own a couple knives with a scandi grind but must admit I haven't used them as much as other grinds.

Anyone here used a scandi as a primary outdoor knife and have some comments on how you like it vis-a-vis other grinds you've tried?

Thanks for your input!

DWK

[DancesWithKnives]

The other day I saw a wood carving hatchet with a scandi grind. Looked interesting and it made sense since the scandi is pretty closely related to the grind used on some wood chisels.

No scandi experiences to relate?

DWK

[MOGC]

Not from me, sorry.

[DancesWithKnives]

I'll call Dozier and ask him to do a scandi. That will solve that problem!:D

DWK

[tpaulos]

I have used a few Helle hunting knives with there laminated steel,they seem to hold a good edge and are easy to resharpen,but I prefer a hollow grind or a flat grind to helle grind.I don't know what steel Helle uses ,but I prefer good old 1095 or 52100 steel.If anyone else knows what steel helle uses please let us know.The two Helle knives I use are the Fjelkniven and the Odel
both are high quality knives.
Tony Paulos

[DancesWithKnives]

I don't know what steel Helle uses---sorry. However, I agree that a true scandi grind is easy to sharpen if it's only a little dull. Just lay it on the stone and there's no wondering about the edge angle. However, if you have to take a nick or more serious damage out of a scandi edge, you're looking at removing a good deal of metal and doing a lot of work. Of course, a person can avoid that by treating his edges properly.:D

Thanks for your thoughts,

DWK

[ncboman]

I have no idea what you guys are talkin about but I know a good grind when I see it. :)

ncboman

[Sabre]

I used to have a Mora but I gave it to my son. Good knife for the money and held an edge well. Can't really say that I cared for the grind though. Don't care for convex grind either and think it's VERY overrated as are Marbles knives and 52100 blade steel. For most uses I prefer a full blade width flat grind or hollow ground blade.

[tpaulos]

Sabre I have never been fond of the convex grind,prefer the flat grind,my favorite would be the Schrade 160 OT.1095 blade steel.
Tony Paulos

[DancesWithKnives]

My experience with 52100 has been very good---except for the fact that it corrodes very easily.

ncboman: I'm probably not describing it very well but the edge grind now commonly referred to as "Scandinavian" often starts about 50-65% of the way down the blade from the spine. [In other words, the upper 50-65% of the blade is often full thickness of the steel stock used.] The grind is completely flat from where it begins to the cutting edge of the blade. Sort of like a wood chisel (hence their effectiveness for woodworking). To sharpen, you just lay the entire ground portion of the blade (the lower 35-50%) on your stone and work away on each side.

Many Scandi blades actually have a secondary bevel near the very edge but some purists seem to prefer no secondary bevel. They like the chisel-like grind and resulting performance on wood.

I'm no expert on Scandis so I'm just gathering input.

DWK

[Wismon]

I like Scandinavian grinds a lot. Especially when combined with Scandinavian steel, as is usually the case. I like that sharp edge and how easy they are to sharpen. And when Mora knives cost approx. $10 per knife, available in either high-carbon steel or stainless steel…well, there’s a lot to like.

[DancesWithKnives]

I just saw a scandi in CPM 3V on one of the dedicated knife forums. That also sounds interesting (although I'm sure it was not in line with the Moras' great pricing).

DWK

[Sabre]

I like Scandinavian grinds a lot. Especially when combined with Scandinavian steel, as is usually the case. I like that sharp edge and how easy they are to sharpen. And when Mora knives cost approx. $10 per knife, available in either high-carbon steel or stainless steel…well, there’s a lot to like.

I doubt there's anything out there that will equal a Mora for the price.

[Wismon]

Yeah, and I'm a sucker for cheap stuff. I've got a skinflintish streak in me sometimes...

[DancesWithKnives]

I also love a bargain. Unfortunately, I think that a $700 knife for $350 is a bargain.....:o

DWK