A Modern Guide to Knifemaking by Laura Zerra

Author:Laura Zerra
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Quarry Books
Published: 2018-08-15T16:00:00+00:00

THE SCANDINAVIAN GRIND. AN EXAMPLE OF A GOOD PLUNGE LINE ON A BLADE BY ABE ELIAS

Before you take your blade to the wheel, practice with something you haven’t invested so much time into. It’s possible to use a piece of wood, but if you have some steel around, it will give you a better feel for what grinding on your blade will be like and how much material will be removed. Developing skill on the grinder is all about developing your muscle memory. When you spend more time grinding, you develop an instinctual understanding of how your body needs to move to get the results you want. There is definitely a learning curve, so be patient with yourself. With a little bit of time, you won’t need to think about your movements as much as when you’re first starting out.

Developing your grinding style is about consistency, so eliminate as many different variables as possible. Stand with slightly wide-set but comfortable stance to give yourself a stable base. Keep your elbows tucked against your sides and lock them into your hips. Instead of using your arms to move the blade, move from your core. Shift your weight steadily in your hips and think about using controlled and calculated movements. By working to create a pattern in your movement, you will find a comfortable rhythm that will make grinding much more predictable.

Pay attention while you’re practicing to how the belt removes steel. Notice how a change of pressure and a slight angling of the metal will cause changes in where and how material is removed. Try changing where your belt sits on the grinder, adjusting it so the edge hangs slightly over the platen, or grinding plate. The amount of belt that is hanging over the edge determines whether you have a hard corner or a soft corner for grinding; the more belt that is over the edge of the platen, the softer your lines will be. Experiment with moving your steel over the edge of the belt to see how it cuts in differently. This skill will be especially useful when setting up your plunge lines.

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