favorite blade shape - regardless of make or model

Clip point, with a straight "clip"
Or a well proportioned drop point with false edge, and the false edge has a good amount of grind.
A slight recurve is a nice touch.
 
I's amazing, so many agreeing, on so few blade shapes, and I agree also, drop point and then clip.
 
Chalk up another for the drop point, and yes, like most drop point lovers responding so far, the clip is my next choice.

I've always preferred a drop point hunting blade, and that preference has carried over to most of my blade choices. And to me, aesthetically, there's something about that drooped nose look... like the bow of a Donzi; confident and serious.

Take it easy,
Bob Scott
 
For utility: Drop Point
For fighting: Bagwell Bowie or Weehawk


I don't quite get the usefulness of a Wharncliffe, can someone enlighten me?
 
drop or spear point, but the best is the a full flat grind clip point bowie shape (like in blademan's avatar). I'm just beginning to appreciate the cutting efficiency of a full flat grind....
 
The drop-point is my favorite blade-shape. It's the most versitile, in my opinion, and looks nice, too. Nice and clean looking. Almost a do-it-all shape.

The sheepsfoot isn't as sexy as the others mentioned, but a well done sheepsfoot looks good and is very usefull.
 
the drop points; only because I think of them as hunting knives. Am I wrong. Would you consider a SAK main blade a drop point or saber point. I think of the saber as the blade on a Vesuvius.

Another general question - what is the difference between a Bowie tip and a clip point?

I wish there more 2.5 - 4 inch Wharncliffs......hey Sal......

How about scimitar shape blades......

Can anyone take pictures to show the difference of a drop point versus a SAK - or are they the same?

Who can tell more about the Wharncliffs - as asked above...?
 
Wharncliffe's are useful because they provide the best tip control. The tip is low (right in line with the rest of the blade) and easily maneuverable.
 
Originally posted by peshkabz
the drop points; only because I think of them as hunting knives. Am I wrong. Would you consider a SAK main blade a drop point or saber point. I think of the saber as the blade on a Vesuvius.
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There is no such thing as a "saber" point. A sabre grind generally refers to a grind where the bevel allows the full thickness of steel to extend to or toward the point, for the full length of the blade. Check out the Bladeforums FAQ for more detailed description. You can find it here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/features/faqbladegeo3.shtml

I consider the main blade of most SAK designs to be a drop point, although they sometimes are closer to a spear point.

Originally posted by peshkabz
I wish there more 2.5 - 4 inch Wharncliffs......hey Sal......

Who can tell more about the Wharncliffs - as asked above...?
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Sal and the gang are working on it. They have in development the Kopa (big brother to the Kiwi) and the Yojimbo (folding version of the Ronin).

You should also look here: http://www.bladeforums.com/features/faqbladegeo.shtml

For a detailed and highly informative discussion of blades by Mr. Joe Talmadge
 
Originally posted by peshkabz
the drop points; only because I think of them as hunting knives. Am I wrong.
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Your not wrong. But the shape is very versatile and lends itself to many tasks, from hunting, to utility, to defense.

From Joe Talmadges knife geometry FAQ:

"The Drop Point

Another great all-around format, this pattern is used on many knives but is most popular on hunters. The tip is lowered (dropped) via a convex arc from the spine. This lowers the point for great controllability. The point retains great strength. Most drop point patterns also retain plenty of belly.

Due to the very controllable point, this pattern is very popular on hunting knives, where it's important to keep the point from nicking an organ. The inclusion of plenty of belly makes it a good slicer and slasher. This format is also popular on utility knives and even fighters, where the strong point can hold up to heavy use. The point on a drop point usually won't be quite as sharp as that on a clip-point, but will be stronger."
 
So far, the best most useful and well designed blade shape I've ever used is the modified sheepsfoot (or modified drop-point, or whatever you want to call it) found on the Benchmade 550 and 555 Griptilian series.
I think it is designed by Mel Pardue and I would love to see it in a stout G-10 handle.

Allen.
 
For overall utility you can't do much better than a clip point in my experience, though I must admit that Tantos and Wharncliffes do get my blood pumping.
 
The first knife that I feel utterly and completely in love with is the Spyderco C15GPS. I only have one so I don't use it anymore, but the closest thing that I can find to it is the Benchmade 550S Griptilian and I actually like the sharper point on the Griptilian. I have cut down my collection and I only carry a 550S and 555S(at office).
 
It's questions like this that make me like my Case Large Stockman even more. When I'm carrying "El Cheapo Grande", there is no need to decide on a favorite, 'cause I got 'em all...:)
 
dunno... what would you call this? sort of a cross between a drop and leaf(I have a thing about liking belly on my knives).

051965.bmp


getting that made probably in october.
 
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