Turley Knives: Grinding a full height convex

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By request. This is how I grind a full height convex bevel. I have no idea how others do it, I haven' t had the opportunity to watch anyone else.

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[CliffStamp]

That is a very even curvature to get on a platen, nice job.

[bindlestitch1]

@CliffStamp

Thanks for the kind words, Cliff.

Iz

[BackWoodsPuppy]

Love the belt grinder, how much did it cost and where did you get it?

[bindlestitch1]

@BackWoodsPuppy

Thanks, man. It's a grizzly grinder, you can check out their website for more info. I think I paid $350.00 new for it about five or six years ago. Good starter grinder.

[iawoodsman]

Hey skinny, I would like to see a series of vids on building a knife{preferably the one you are building for me}from start to finish. Watching you grind that is getin me antsy!!!

[ryanrrx]

The convex grind looks great! I've done many of them by hand! My personal preference however this video reminds me I need to do my Becker bk2 full height convex now :)

[BackWoodsPuppy]

@bindlestitch1 Thanks!

[bindlestitch1]

@knivesandstuff

Thanks, man for the tip and the well wishes.

Iz

[knivesandstuff]

@bindlestitch1 sometimes the leather overheats and smells burnt.. but it keeps working ;)  Good luck on that BushBlade comp on BF.. looks like fun.

[bindlestitch1]

@knivesandstuff

Thanks, brother. That's a good idea with the leather. I've thought about trying that but never got around to it. I might have to try it. Thanks!

[knivesandstuff]

Good video.. I do it pretty much the same way, except I actually attach some 1/8" thick leather to my platen so that I get a smoother bump free grind when I'm rocking the bevel on. Nice knives :)