Are chisel grind knives good?

Chisel grind creates a sharp edge but requires constant maintenance due to the single bevel. Often the angle of the bevel for chisel ground blades is slightly more obtuse (25°-35°) to create a more durable edge. This grind is ideal for woodworking because you can follow the wood grain in relation to the bevel.

Are all Emerson knives chisel ground?

Be aware that all Emerson Knives are chisel ground, meaning that that only one side (the logo side) is sharpened, leaving the edge razor-like. Note that some Emerson Knives are beveled to have a conventional V-Grind but they are STILL only sharpened on one side.

Why would you want a tanto blade?

Pros of a tanto blade: Crazy strong blade, with a stronger point. Excels at stabbing through hard materials. Very similar in shape to a chisel point. Relatively easy to sharpen, even in the field.

Which is tanto knife has a recurve blade?

We refer to Tanto knives as having ‘B-Blades’. The recurve blade is most commonly associated with the Emerson Commander. Starting from the rear of the cutting edge, it arcs upwards, then downwards. Lastly, it swoops elegantly upwards to the tip.

Where is the cutting edge on an Emerson chisel grind?

Using the above information, you can now determine what type of blade edge you have. A standard Emerson Chisel Grind will be completely flat on the back side of the blade. It will have the flat part, move into a bevel and finally into the cutting edge.

What kind of blade does Emerson zero grind use?

The Emerson Zero Grind will only been seen on handmade Custom Emerson Knives. These hand ground blades skip the bevel completely. They go from the flat surface and dive into the cutting edge, thus giving it a true razor sharp chisel edge. Now that you know your blade edge it’s time to look at blade profiles.

Which is the Emerson knife of the year?

Fun Fact: The Emerson Commander was the recipient of the Knife of the Year award at the annual Blade Show in Atlanta! The CQC-15 features this blade and is truly one of our most unique designs.