Any interest in more blade shapes?

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evanofcain

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To my knowledge, Benchmade has typically used blade shapes that feature a significant "belly" such as drop points, clip points, and spear points. Personally, I find little to no belly to be more useful in my day to day cutting. The only other shape I'm aware of them using is a tanto, but is there any interest in hawkbills and wharncliffes (or any other shape)? I would like to at least see the option for a wharncliffe and hawkbill in the custom shop.

Am I the only one who would like to see a wharncliffe or hawkbill added to the Griptillian, Barrage, Freek, and Bugout lines?
 
Aren’t the sheepsfoot blades a type of wharncliffe? That’s just how I interpreted it anyway.

I’m pretty happy with most of the blade shapes they make. Especially their drop point. I really cannot stand the almost spear point styled “drop points” that it seems like every other company makes. That easier drop into the point is far more aesthetically pleasing and seems to pierce better.

I would however like to see more full flat grinds, maybe on the grips or crooked rivers.
 
Knicked Digits said:
Aren’t the sheepsfoot blades a type of wharncliffe? That’s just how I interpreted it anyway.

I’m pretty happy with most of the blade shapes they make. Especially their drop point. I really cannot stand the almost spear point styled “drop points” that it seems like every other company makes. That easier drop into the point is far more aesthetically pleasing and seems to pierce better.

I would however like to see more full flat grinds, maybe on the grips or crooked rivers.
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Wharncliffes and sheepsfoots technically have no belly so Benchmade tends to use a “modified sheepsfoot”.
 
Knicked Digits said:
Aren’t the sheepsfoot blades a type of wharncliffe? That’s just how I interpreted it anyway.

I’m pretty happy with most of the blade shapes they make. Especially their drop point. I really cannot stand the almost spear point styled “drop points” that it seems like every other company makes. That easier drop into the point is far more aesthetically pleasing and seems to pierce better.

I would however like to see more full flat grinds, maybe on the grips or crooked rivers.
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Yeah, their modified sheepsfoot blades still have a good amount of belly. I would really like to see a "true" wharncliffe or hawkbill, something with no belly at all.
 
sliceofaloha said:
What's a hawkbill good for 'cept if you are Hannibal Lecter?
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Cutting zip ties and rope first come to mind. They give alot of cutting power on pull cuts. Other than cutting media (such as food) on a flat surface, I don't think there's much a hawkbill will struggle with in regards to normal everyday cutting jobs.
 
evanofcain said:
(or any other shape)?
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This shape and thin see this LINK>>>>
Only if it is combined with an axis lock and M4 blade alloy.

Or this shape would also be acceptable LINK>>>> page down to the knife pic
ditto the axis lock and M4

at least 3.5 inch to 4 inch.
Oh and only with one of these two handle shapes see above links.

Not that I'm picky or opinionated. I'm quite flexible as long as it is one of those.
. . . exactly.
 
evanofcain said:
I don't think there's much a hawkbill will struggle with in regards to normal everyday cutting jobs.
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I thought they would be better at cardboard.
Nah dude, nah.
Also I was surprised that my H1 blade got scratched up from the first good size, double wall, shipping crate I cut up. The hook tends to bunch up the card board ahead of the cut.
A Wharncliffe is better for cardboard.
 
Wowbagger said:
I thought they would be better at cardboard.
Nah dude, nah.
Also I was surprised that my H1 blade got scratched up from the first good size, double wall, shipping crate I cut up. The hook tends to bunch up the card board ahead of the cut.
A Wharncliffe is better for cardboard.
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Really? I've never used a hawkbill and was hoping to find one made in the US. I figured a hawkbill would cut cardboard well. What knife were you using? Was it serrated?

I have had a few wharncliffes and can say they definitely perform great for any normal cutting task. I have considered modifying my Mini Freek into a wharncliffe... Trying to hold out a little longer; maybe Benchmade will produce a factory version.
 
Personally, I LOVE my Mini Onlsaught thin, high flat grind, mountains of belly, and a thumbhole. The sheepsfoot grips do place the point further down, which helps with point prioritized cutting, but the grind is usually a thick, low saber grind (my 20CV version is not HG, but standard SF Grips are). I have a wharncliffe on a different brand knife, but I often will whip out my utility knife/boxcutter when I need that style of blade. Also, if you want to test the hawkbill style blades for cheap, you can walk into HD or similar and pick them up for cheap. They are often used for cutting carpets.
 
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