Drop point or tanto on your edc?

I think most that appreciate the wharncliffe and sheepsfoot style blades would be pleasantly surprised by an Americanized Tanto. The Master Tanto I posted earlier is essentially both of those blade shapes combined.

The mostly straight edge with a belly being the sheepsfoot, and then the short straight edge is the wharnie. One of the reasons I like it so much is that I often find that a completely straight edge doesn't need to be very long, and the Tanto tip is the perfect size and is even at an excellent angle for push-cuts through material much like one would use a utility razor.

The primary tip (topmost) being set back from the secondary tip also means that one can generally use the main blade as if it were just a sheepsfoot, even as far as having ready access to the tip.

It really is no exaggeration to say that it's like having two knives.
 
Ajack60 said:
I used to not like a tanto, never thought it served a real purpose until I bought one.
Now, yeah, they have a purpose and are a part of my regular rotation. My main use is for work related chores.
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As a tradesman for nearly forty years I've carried a tanto every day for the last 25 years, nothin' better for workin' on equipment and cars.
:)
 
Half (maybe more) the knives I make are tantos.
 
ostanley99 said:
I don't think you're supposed to use a belt sander on most knives. And that's why. If I need to sharpen my Benchmade, I'll use their lifesharp warranty. Mainly because I don't want to deal with sharpening it myself
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Then you don't know diddly. Every knife i have is sharpened on a belt sander. Learn to sharpen your own knives.
 
I like a nice belly to my blades so that I can use it in the kitchen on occasion. Tantos don't seem to as useful in many applications, in my meager experience with them. So yes, a drop point with nice belly but not overdone.
 
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