What's better? A Flat Ground or Hollow Ground Blade?

I answer this question in the following video.

In the video I explain that there's a balance between strength and how thin the blade is.

With the new Basswood Diamond Knives, I've been hollow grinding the blades to make a thin yet strong and not brittle blade. I'm looking forward to getting some feedback from you as to how they perform and what you think of the blades. 

These are the same flat ground Diamond blades used in the Diamond Bocote and Diamond Deluxe Knives. I just add the hollow grinding before sharpening.

IF you have a Diamond Knife(s) and would like me to hollow grind the edge for you, I'm glad to do so. Send them to me with a check for return postage and I'll make it happen. Please understand that I'm doing these by hand, one at a time, so the hollow grind won't be perfectly straight and consistent like a machine. As always, I stand behind all of my knives so if the tip breaks I'll repair or replace it for free. 

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The August Project will be a Napkin Holder with Base! 

I should have it ready to go soon :-)

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