I love a good convex edge , its the best grind in my opinion. I reprofiled my Tops Tanimboca Puukko and put a convex on it now its an amzing blade. Thats a nice looking blade...I cant stand sweeping points for that very reason.

@MarsFireForge

12 күн бұрын

@@airiksknifereviews9548 that’s awesome you augmented the grind on your knives, what did you use to do that? Thanks for the comment!

Your convex edges seem to make much better cutters. I have several scandi grind knives for work and I gave them convex grinds about two thirds up the blade and they cut much better. I'll have to do this with more of my knives.

@MarsFireForge

15 күн бұрын

@@darylbrenton4839 yeah its interesting how it works. I always picture the bow of a boat “cutting” through the water. That shape displaces the water in such a way that allows the ship to travel through the water with the least resistance. The same convex shape is apparent in animals that have to resist currents also, like muscles or clams. In fact I believe the word for convex grind in Japanese is “hamagari” which is the word for clam shell…..think I head Lynn Thompson say that on one of his old Proof videos like back in ‘08. Anyway I believe it’s the best shape for cutting through a material with minimal resistance, as the material is directed away from the blade rather than rubbing up against the side of the blade. Super cool you converted your scandis , what did you use to do that? Thanks for the interaction and the comments I appreciate it!

Where is the best place to purchase 8oz leather? Looking to make a strop.

@MarsFireForge

24 күн бұрын

@@ToddWilson-c2h www.buckleguy.com/wickett-craig-carving-leather-panels-natural-multiple-sizes-weights/?sku=WC-CRP12X12-45-NAT&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsPCY2-uUhwMVSDUIBR3e5wBqEAQYBCABEgL-SfD_BwE Hey Todd, that is a place to start but you can find cheaper I’m sure. You just want to make sure it’s veg tanned and it doesn’t necessarily have to be 8oz it could be less. You can search for leather “off cuts” and get discounted remnants of leather also. A strop is a great idea, a long clear section of leather with a little mother’s mag polish in the fibers will make your knife MEGA sharp.