Hunting knife design

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I'm not a knife maker, but have a pretty good idea of what works for ME in the field. I've got a question that you pros might be able to
answer for me. Why do most drop point hunting knives have a profile
like an African hunting spear or the first 3 1/2 inches from the point of a stilletto? I don't throw my knife at game animals and I've never had to stab one?

Wouldn't a minimal drop from the top and a deeper belly CUT the hide better when gutting an animal? I'd call it a semi-skinner myself? Field dressing is all most of us do since we take the thing to a processor for much of anything else! And those who doprocess their own game have several properly designed knives and saws for BUTCHERING anyway!
 
I have been very pleased with marbles fieldcraft blade. I agree, the standard drop point doesnt do it for me.
 
I agree as well. The standard Loveless style drop point is a very functional blade for general bush work and caping, but way too pointy for skinning. I prefer alot more belly, over the pointy tip. Still need some drop to keep the guts intact. That's why my Dozier Pro Skinner is so perfect, and for bigger critters, my Marbles NW Big Game Skinner. Still waiting to try my new Buxton on something edible and meaty.
 
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