The grind of a blade refers to the shape of the cross-section of the blade. It is distinct from the type of blade (for example, clip point or drop point knife, sabre or cutlass, axe or chisel, etc.), though different tools and blades may have lent their name to a particular grind. Grinding involves removing significant portions of metal from the blade and is thus distinct from honing and polishing. It is notably done when first sharpening the blade or when a blade has been significantly damage… (More on Grind)