blade design

[TheGoldenWalrus]

hi i was thinking of getting a small fixed blade to carry as an "EDC" and was wondering what might be the best posible blade shape for normal every day cutting tasks?

 

[marcinek]

All that matters is what you think is the best blade shape for your everyday tasks.

 

[monger4142]

this is my favorite small EDC fixed

All that matters is what you think is the best blade shape for your everyday tasks.

 

[TheGoldenWalrus]

XD i knew i would get a comment like that, i guess the real question is what do you find to be the best blade shape for normal cutting tasks?

i havent been able to get verry many knives in the past, so im not really an expert on what diferent blade shapes are best for what

 

[TheGoldenWalrus]

oh that looks like it will definantly be a big consideration, thanks

 

[Grease]

Hunter/skinner blades always seem to be the most useful to me. A simple 3-4 inch drop point fixed blade will do pretty much anything a knife should do. I currently have 3 of them that I rotate - the Pendleton Lite, and a couple of customs I've picked up.

 

[TheGoldenWalrus]

ok thanks, taken into consideration

 

[BladeChick777]

I'm not much into fixed blades but the best blade shapes I've dealt with are:
Skinner
Caper
Sheepsfoot
Wharncliffe

Or check out the Buck Alpha Hunter - Nice little blade.
If you're looking for something nice and good, try an Esee Izula.
Or even if you want cheap but awesome - Buck Paklite.

 

[bobusx]

I find knives with belly to be really good for EDC use. Allows for controlled slices when you need to. Still has to have enough point to get through a clamshell though.

Good example is the orange handle knife below (a Doug Ritter MiniGrip with Cuscadi G-10 handles):

 

[Pristerognathus]

A drop point or a fully flat back (like typical mora knife) can never be wrong can it?

 

[Sonnydaze]

this is my favorite small EDC fixed

...and the Umnumzaan next to it is my favorite EDC. different strokes...
Sonnydaze

 

[smcjoecohen@yahoo]

Hunter/skinner blades always seem to be the most useful to me. A simple 3-4 inch drop point fixed blade will do pretty much anything a knife should do. I currently have 3 of them that I rotate - the Pendleton Lite, and a couple of customs I've picked up.

I agree, full flat ground drop points are the best utility blade in my opinion. Google Harsey T2 for an example of an excellent blade even though you won't be able to find a T2 for sale easily,