The grind of an edge refers to the angle and curvature of that blade's cross section. Some specific terms denoting edge curvature include axe grind (convex) for use against hard surfaces, saber grind (slightly convex) to cut moderately hard objects, flat grind for intermediate properties, and hollow grind (concave), for use on soft materials. A special case is the chisel grind, in which one of the blade's surfaces is flat from edge to spine.

When speaking of Japanese edged weapons, the term niku (meat) refers to the grind of the blade: an edge with more niku is more convex and/or steep and therefore tougher, though it seems less sharp. Katana tend to have much more niku than wakizashi.

Decisions about the grind of a blade are based on what it will be used for, since a tradeoff exists between a blade's ability to take an edge (enhanced for more shallow or concave grinds) and its ability to keep an edge (enhanced in steeper or more convex grinds).

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Respect my mind & Respect my grind!
JoeFerneezy (Joe Fernandez) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:43:48 -0000
Respect my mind & Respect my grind!
k folks im back up on my grind...u do u and im just gon do mine.u do u cuz im just gon b fine..ok ive got u out my mind..now i can STUDY!!!
marjabar (marianne barnett) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:27:14 -0000
k folks im back up on my grind...u do u and im just gon do mine.u do u cuz im just gon b fine..ok ive got u out my mind..now i can STUDY!!!
albomb is out of his mind, forgetting his term paper @ the complex...wake up little buddy! back 2 da grind, almost done twitter community!
pgaaty (Patrick Gay) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:14:06 -0000
albomb is out of his mind, forgetting his term paper @ the complex...wake up little buddy! back 2 da grind, almost done twitter community!
Plz believe tht my grind is harder than rock + my style is so far gone; lets just say Im M.I.A frm Earth..>She on my mind, no doubt but we g
FlyyKidd_C (Chamar Jackson) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:58:50 -0000
Plz believe tht my grind is harder than rock + my style is so far gone; lets just say Im M.I.A frm Earth..>She on my mind, no doubt but we g
@rachfatcat Mind you, it doesn't take much snow for the whole country to grind to a halt, lol!
sparkyrachel (Rachel B.) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:51:19 -0000
@rachfatcat Mind you, it doesn't take much snow for the whole country to grind to a halt, lol!
i never sleeep on BREAD / there was a time i didnt get 2 sleep on a BED so wit that in mind i gotta grind no sleep OVERTIME! 24/7 365
thisisTxF (thisisTxF) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:47:50 -0000
i never sleeep on BREAD / there was a time i didnt get 2 sleep on a BED so wit that in mind i gotta grind no sleep OVERTIME! 24/7 365

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