Should I invest in a good scandi grind blade?

I have an Esee 4hm that I stripped the coating off and did a forced patina. I love the knife but I’ve noticed when I try to feather stick I have a hard time getting them to light. I think the curls are too thick but I’m struggling get thinner. I though maybe it’s the blade grind making it difficult but it could just be my inexperience.

Most of my bushcraft shenanigans are in the Texas cross timber region so the wood I’m working with is post oak or mesquite 99% of the time if that’s relevant.