Part of what a hollow grind can give you is that you're only sharpening or touch up honing a little bit at the edge. You can get a similar result by making a secondary bevel, or lift the handle a bit and make a tiny less acute bevel at the tip. I think the edge lasts a little longer and is quicker to touch up. Have fun with it.

Last edited by craigd; 02/21/12 05:59 PM.