Forgive my ignorance on blade grind geometry but wouldnt a full convex grind be best with this thickness? Would bring it closer to a hybrid machete/chopper? I would guess that would bring the cost way up on them though. Maybe if the coating ever gets to ugly it would be worth trying. All speculation of course. I kinda like the extra beef, dont need to worry about what I sink it into.
I don't think your observations are ignorant at all. I am certainly no expert, but I would agree that a full convex grind would've suited the intended use of the 1311 as a chopper/machete hybrid very well. That being said, I think the Sabre grind will be just fine and that the 1311 is going to be one awesome blade!
I really have no idea what I'm talking about, so please correct me if I'm wrong, but considering that Scrap Yard blades are CNC machined, I can't see how manufacturing the 1311 with a full convex grind would bring the cost up.
