losing that platen was the best thing to ever happen to the knife industry.
lol
I find the platen very helpful for shaping handles. Other than that, unless you like scandi-grinds, I agree. I prefer convex grinds, but there is a part of me that can not stop using scandi's. I don't feel like I need to make a choice and select "one" grind to live with forever.
What kind is it and how much? BTW, I lost my platen again.
It is a KMG. Don't get me started on cost <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Seriously, there are limitless attachments, and it depends how you get it set up. I also did my own 2hp 220V motor, which saved me lots of cash.
I also find that the platens on the smaller grinders (like my Kalamazoo grinder) does not work very well. The tool rest is crappy, and the platen is wider than the belt. On the KMG, the platen is the exact width of the belt.
All I can do now is convex grinds, like Mike Stewart.
To be honest, the "sharpened" section of the machete could have easily been convex too. Just thinner than the rest of the blade. I debated for a while on which way I wanted to do it. Either would be great, I think. In the end, I chose scandi because I thought it would be harder to do <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> If that makes any sense......
