The picture for this knife show it with a very tall scandi grind. Is the grind that tall? Just doesn't look the same as other pictures i have seen.
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Hey Anthony, Yes the grind is tall but I love the knife. D2 is hard to sharpen but it holds a great edge. I highly recommend it for bushcraft!
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It is, and honestly the picture doesn't do the quality of the knife justice...
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Hey Anthony,Yes the grind is tall but I love the knife. D2 is hard to sharpen but it holds a great edge. I highly recommend it for bushcraft!
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The small picture with the knife on a 45 degree angle is pretty accurate, but when you click on it and get the zoomed-in image of the horizontal knife - that one does have a taller grind than mine, definitely - just an odd photo I think.
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I emailed Cold Steel and they explained about the gring,flat vs hollow.I never really noticed before,now it's easy to spot but it still does not stop sellers from listing both and or using a picture different than what their actoally selling. I already have a SK-5 knife and was thinking about buying another for a present.I will be in contact with the seller before I make a purchase to be sure what I am getting. Frankly I would not want the stainless version.
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It's like 1/8 bigger then normal sick holes ... you can get a grinder and make it bigger hope it gives you an idea ..it's awesome I love it .
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This knife is 1095 Carbon Steel, from the factory it has a coating on all but the primary bevel, and as it is a Scandi grind, it has about a one inch open area that will require a little attention, i.e. a light coat of oil to prevent rusting. I use a little Balistol on there and have had no problems.
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I looked online to see what your grinder looks like, I found one and the pic is a bit blurry but it does resemble this one. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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There is no way for me to be 100 % certain. I have other knifes that are imitation (acid etched) and the pattern does not match at the transitions (side to back of blade). I would say that it likely is. The two different colors in the pattern rust at different rates when the oil runs dry. The pattern follows from one edge to the next and from one side of the blade to the next. In any case, the knife is what I was looking for... Good looking, takes and keeps and edge, and functional.
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Ditto on his measurements. Trust me, the straight portion looks and feels like more edge than it actually is. The serrations are of a variety that can be resharpened if you're conscientious of using then frequently.
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Hi, Johnnyman83,My Cuisinart MM-2M Mini-Mate offering is in the box, never unpacked or used. However, the box itself is 7" tall, 3.5" wide one way, and 4.25" wide the other. If you look at the height, the motor is on the top, the grinder portion on the bottom - looks like it comprises more than half the height. My "guess-timate" on the grinder size is about 3" tall and 3" across. Does that give you an indication of how it would work on herbs? I've done coffee beans and nuts, but not "softer" things like spices. I see other posters say it does well, but use "bursts" of short duration or the motor will burn out. I hope this helps. Robin @ Cornucopia's Bounty. Hi, Johnnyman83,My Cuisinart MM-2M Mini-Mate offering is in the box, never unpacked or used. However, the box itself is 7" tall, 3.5" wide one way, and 4.25" wide the other. If you look at the height, the motor is on the top, the grinder portion on the bottom - looks like it comprises more than half the height. My "guess-timate" on the grinder size is about 3" tall and 3" across. Does that give you an indication of how it would work on herbs? I've done coffee beans and nuts, but not "softer" things like spices. I see other posters say it... » Read More Hi, Johnnyman83,My Cuisinart MM-2M Mini-Mate offering is in the box, never unpacked or used. However, the box itself is 7" tall, 3.5" wide one way, and 4.25" wide the other. If you look at the height, the motor is on the top, the grinder portion on the bottom - looks like it comprises more than half the height. My "guess-timate" on the grinder size is about 3" tall and 3" across. Does that give you an indication of how it would work on herbs? I've done coffee beans and nuts, but not "softer" things like spices. I see other posters say it does well, but use "bursts" of short duration or the motor will burn out. I hope this helps. Robin @ Cornucopia's Bounty. « Show Less
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To answer your question, I tried the "coarse" setting (since I never use it). Most of the pieces were coarse but some were more like "medium." Looks like the grind is not even on the "coarse" setting.
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It is listed as a "high ground" (not 'hollow' or 'flat'), but can be compared to a "modified scandi grind". This just means that the angle of the Scandi grind has been lowered, raising the bevel closer to the spine of the knife. If this bevel goes all the way to the edge (and has no secondary bevel or micro bevel), it is an excellent edge retaining profile.
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I do not own any Shun knives, and only one Heckels. I do have several Victorinox knives, one of which is their 8" chef's knife which has a 15°± Asian edge grind rather than the 20° European/American edge. This sharpener has two primary wheels, one for 20° and one for 15°. The final honing wheel is designed to put an amazingly sharp edge on either edge angle. Note that the honing wheel is ceramic rather than diamond dust as on some previous models. I had an earlier Chef's Choice with the diamond honing wheel. It was sufficient, but the edge didn't come close the sharpness the ceramic wheel on the 1520 is capable of producing. It's close to razor sharp. I love my 1520; I give it a five-star recommendation. I do not own any Shun knives, and only one Heckels. I do have several Victorinox knives, one of which is their 8" chef's knife which has a 15°± Asian edge grind rather than the 20° European/American edge. This sharpener has two primary wheels, one for 20° and one for 15°. The final honing wheel is designed to put an amazingly sharp edge on either edge angle. Note that the honing wheel is ceramic rather than diamond dust as on some previous models. I had an earlier Chef's Choice with the diamond honing wheel. It was sufficient, but the edge didn't come close the sharpness the ceramic... » Read More I do not own any Shun knives, and only one Heckels. I do have several Victorinox knives, one of which is their 8" chef's knife which has a 15°± Asian edge grind rather than the 20° European/American edge. This sharpener has two primary wheels, one for 20° and one for 15°. The final honing wheel is designed to put an amazingly sharp edge on either edge angle. Note that the honing wheel is ceramic rather than diamond dust as on some previous models. I had an earlier Chef's Choice with the diamond honing wheel. It was sufficient, but the edge didn't come close the sharpness the ceramic wheel on the 1520 is capable of producing. It's close to razor sharp. I love my 1520; I give it a five-star recommendation. « Show Less
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Thank you! The only other knife I've owned was about one inch long. I appreciate your help.
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Hi, I found the grinds to very inconstant so I returned it. It can get very coarse though, I think someone posted a picture that is exactly what I got. But for french press I was not happy.
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Mine arrived as a complete full tang 154cm all the way and is an outstanding knife. Please watch for order slip ups though as some of Us received the serrated version as opposed to the straight edge that We ordered (or vice versa). Even with this I could not part with it for an exchange so will probably be adding another to the collection instead!
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I see someone replied for the dimensions. I wrote a review about preventing the rods from splitting and bending. As of today, I have yet to bend one or see any shavings coming out of my block using the care I described. I love mine still! It looks great on my counter... If it helps, for large knives I have a chef knife, a santoku, a bread knife, a utility knive and two slicing knives. I have 4 smaller knives, two of which are paring knives. I also have two pairs of kitchen shears. I wouldn't put anything else in it. The largest blades do stick out a little but it's never been an issue. There is enough room that things wiggle in easily. Hope that helps! I see someone replied for the dimensions. I wrote a review about preventing the rods from splitting and bending. As of today, I have yet to bend one or see any shavings coming out of my block using the care I described. I love mine still! It looks great on my counter... If it helps, for large knives I have a chef knife, a santoku, a bread knife, a utility knive and two slicing knives. I have 4 smaller knives, two of which are paring knives. I also have two pairs of kitchen shears. I wouldn't put anything else in it. The largest blades do stick out a little but it's never been an issue.... » Read More I see someone replied for the dimensions. I wrote a review about preventing the rods from splitting and bending. As of today, I have yet to bend one or see any shavings coming out of my block using the care I described. I love mine still! It looks great on my counter... If it helps, for large knives I have a chef knife, a santoku, a bread knife, a utility knive and two slicing knives. I have 4 smaller knives, two of which are paring knives. I also have two pairs of kitchen shears. I wouldn't put anything else in it. The largest blades do stick out a little but it's never been an issue. There is enough room that things wiggle in easily. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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To me its got the feel of a butterfly knife, and it looks like a stiletto knife, and with the little piece it opens almost the same speed like a switchblade I think. I really like it but is the blade suppose to have a wobble in it if not then I need to get it fixed.
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Looking at my knives ( I have a 7" gyuto, a 5" petty and a 9" sujihiki in this series) it appears that the bolster itself is bonded to the blade as a separate piece, although the fit and finish is very good and seamless. The blade and tang are one forged piece, just as in their "wa" Asian version. This is one of my two workhorse knives (admittedly for home cooking, not commercial). I have been very pleased - hope you will as well.