New blade with Hollow Grind

[opaul]

Decided to step away from the flat grind for a bit today and try out a hollow grind on my wheel. Haven't decided what scales are going to go on this one yet. It's the sister blade to the Camper Hiker I just finished.

 

[Rick Otts]

Very nice work there OP!

 

[opaul]

Very nice work there OP!

Thanks Rick!

 

[MikeL]

Very nice. I really like hollow grinds.

 

[Chris Railey]

Was that your first hollow grind?

 

[opaul]

Very nice. I really like hollow grinds.

Thanks MikeL. It was fun doing something different for a change.

 

[opaul]

Was that your first hollow grind?

It was actually my second one, this was the first one I did about a year ago when I first starting making knives.. Didn't turn out that well so I kind of canned the option for a while.

 

[DanF]

Very cleanly done, and just the second one, wow!

 

[opaul]

Very cleanly done, and just the second one, wow!

Thank you. I like the way it turned out and may do more grinds that way but I am more partial to flat grinds. How about you?

 

[DanF]

I worked on a 1x30 and a much too fast 2x42 for years. When I stepped up to my 2x72 I ordered an eight and 10" wheel before the flat platen setup. Fought that for about 3 weeks and the wheels sit under the bench unused. I guess I spent so long on concave and ffg I didn't give the hg a fair shake.
But the wheels made quick work of thinning down a too thick piece of 5160!

 

[bladegrinder]

That looks good OP, I've been hollow grinding for a long time. a couple weeks ago I changed out my 8" wheel for a 12" and man...I'm liking it.

 

[opaul]

That looks good OP, I've been hollow grinding for a long time. a couple weeks ago I changed out my 8" wheel for a 12" and man...I'm liking it.

I have a 10" wheel. It came with the package deal from KMG when I ordered it last year. I think I'd like to have a 12" wheel.

 

[Von Gruff]

I dont do hollow grinds so this is a question rather than a critique. Is there a reason that the edge contour is not followed by the grind contour.

 

[opaul]

I dont do hollow grinds so this is a question rather than a critique. Is there a reason that the edge contour is not followed by the grind contour.

You’ll have to ask someone that knows what they are doing . This is only my second grind.

 

[mike miller]

I have a 10" wheel. It came with the package deal from KMG when I ordered it last year. I think I'd like to have a 12" wheel.

Or 14 or 20 bigger is better haha

 

[Kevin Zito]

Looks great OP! I can’t wait to try my hand at hollow grinding.

 

[opaul]

Looks great OP! I can’t wait to try my hand at hollow grinding.

Well Kevin I’d say you would master it much quicker than I. You are going to be amazing when you get your 2x72 (not that you aren’t already) !
You have the craftsmanship gift as well as the design gift.

 

[Kevin Zito]

Well Kevin I’d say you would master it much quicker than I. You are going to be amazing when you get your 2x72 (not that you aren’t already) !
You have the craftsmanship gift as well as the design gift.

Aww thanks, OP! What a compliment! You are too kind! There’s a guy near me who does some beautiful hollow grinds. When I get a hold of a 2 by 72, I’m gonna go soak up all the info I can. I can’t lie though, since I’ve been doing all flat grinds, I’ve kinda fallen in love with them.

 

[Kevin Zito]

Or 14 or 20 bigger is better haha

Lol I didn’t even know they made 20’s.

 

[mike miller]

Burr King has a 20 in production. Rick Menefee had a custom wheel made that is I believe 21 1 /2. He's building the grinder now.