LTWK FAQ: Grinds

Learn about the different grinds we use for knives. We talk about scandi, saber, flat, and convex. Share your favorite grind in the comments section!

[@Primitivebearknives]

My two favorite grinds, flat and saber!

[@kidbach]

I concur!

[@GeneHouse]

Love Flat, saber stinks. It is a grind without a purpose. Flat is a better slicer, Scandi is better for wood processing.

[@GeneHouse]

You’re right, it’s a compromise! @Butch_Deezlsteak

[@joshlindsey296]

Great stuff LT I use my convex 3v GNS all the time love that knife its usually between it and my forest trail in A2 love them both

[@kidbach]

I'm partial to flat and sabre but, my Bushbaby with it's convex grind is the best of both worlds.

[@bosse641]

Really like these info videos.

[@daryooshfatemi]

My preference for outdoor blades is a high sabervex all the way down to zero edge. Then a full height true zero convex. And third, a true scandi on a relatively thin blade. 🔪✨

[@wyldebill7248]

Good stuff! Great info!

[@amos3106]

Saber hollow and Full Convex!

[@wayned5872]

Very good insight on grinds , thanks

[@chazlyle41]

I tend to very generally match a grind to the intended use / size of the blade. A Next Gen would be great in a Flat Grind for finer whittling and food prep. A Genesis or Gen 5 would be perfect in a Saber Grind as I’d intend to do both small food prep and feather stick work as well as larger wood processing and batoning. Multi-purpose size blade gets a multi-use grind. I prefer a Scandi on a larger blade that I intend to Baton and Build a Shelter or Process a lot of wood with. No need for fine detail work. Just a work horse that can handle the task. The longer the blade the thicker it needs to be to take a heavy beating.

[@spider5001]

Scandi💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@MountainRaider]

Scandi and flat!

[@GeneHouse]

Yep, you're right!!!!

[@benfox9208]

Flat grind and Scandi for me

[@GeneHouse]

You nailed the two best grinds. Saber sucks.

[@kentnorman5461]

That’s why I have all of them 😋

[@jamesshaw1602]

I LOVE a Bark River knife - in concept. Then, I hear there’s quality control issues. NOW, I’m falling in love with LTWK. How’s the QC? If I spend 300ish on a knife, it MUST come sharp and well assembled. No loose pins, no blunt blades, no loosening handle scales, etc… what say you?

[@LTWrightKnives]

We are very proud of our knives and feel their quality stands on its own merits.

[@adrianotero7963]

Very interesting discussion.......one question for you gentlemen......can you sharpen a convex edge on a river rock ?

[@LTWrightKnives]

Yes, It might not be as pretty as a factory edge but if you’re down to sharpening on a rock, you are probably not concerned with pretty, just function. Just get your burr and strop it.

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

I sure wish they could some of these on the shelves so i could buy one.

[@thomassullivan6016]

It all depends on the use????, Just like any other tool.

[@markjg2275]

They did not mention their rarely used Hevi grind or High Saber grind blades .

[@LTWrightKnives]

The grinds on the Hevi models and the high saber use the same technique as the standard saber and scandi grinds

[@thomassullivan6016]

It all depends on the use????, Just like any other tool.