Radius platen for s grind

[Freds Edge]

This is a 22'' radiused platen for S grinds on kitchen knives. Just a point of interest.

 

[jmforge]

I do mine on a 36" radius and then blend until you can't really see the grind.

 

[Freds Edge]

I have not done the S grind, so I am expecting a learning curve.

 

[jmforge]

I have not done the S grind, so I am expecting a learning curve.

I nailed it on the first try, but it took a lot of time and hand work.

 

[Taz575]

I picked up one of the AmeriBrade 36" Radius platens for $75, but haven't gotten a chance to use it yet

 

[chrisstaniar]

Ok so a hollow grind for a kitchen knife. Interesting

 

[Taz575]

Its an extremely shallow hollow grind and is more for food release/anti sticking/anti wedging. Many Japanese knives use this technique on their blades between the main grind and spine. They work quite well.

 

[MTBob]

I do mine on a 36" radius and then blend until you can't really see the grind.

Do you happen to have photos?

 

[jmforge]

Do you happen to have photos?