This knife was designed specifically for Martial artists. I defer to them for more in-depth understanding.
I am not a Martial Artist and the BlakcHawk has not been in my daily rotation. I like this very scary sharp knife.
It is an extremely sharp well built knife with a solid Lock-up.
I have not broken a knife tip or blade since I played Mummbeledypeg on concrete in the 1940s.
I do not understand the dire warnings about the thin tip of this knife.
I use this blade shape, Warncliffe/Sheepsfoot/Pruner for many slicing chores, and as a utility knife.
The "Be Wharned" seems to be a fine, very sharp knife that can be used for more than its original purpose.
Mike H.