If It Really Comes Down to That ...

[sar5]

Both for me as well!

 

[Jonny1280]

I like both. Although I've only gotten into drop points in the last few years. I've had a Gerber Gator clip point for about 15 yrs now and I've always loved the knife. What a beater. I wouldn't say I prefer one over the other though.

 

[jeepin]

I like both, but definately favor the clip point more.

 

[s7brad]

I voted for the 17, been raised on clips and it really appeals to me. I do like both but am very fond of my Esee4 and probably wouldn't carry the 16 enough. My 1st knife as a kid was a copperhead so I dig both blade styles. I see the 17 as a mini 7 and that is still my favorite go to blade in the woods, with the 17 being able to be an edc most places around here.

 

[ozgooner]

Well my preference is for drop point but that's purely based on aesthetics than anything else. I own a couple of clip points and they are fine but I much prefer drop points blades so I will be chasing the BK-16 as soon as it is available.

 

[fmajor007]

My 1st post over here in Becker-Land as well as *not* owning a Becker (i'm budgetarily challenged!). If i had the jingle, i'd be ordering a BK2 and some micarta pants!!!

For me this question depends *alot* on the geometry/placement of the clip. I very much like drop points, but i think i prefer a *very* slight clip (as in not sharpened, not false-edged - just flat-gound spine thickness angled to the tip from the spine) and beginning in a similar area as where a drop point begins to drop.

Really, it's a toss up for me because the blade would be ultimately very simiar as to point orientation - with a rounded line to get to the tip or a straight-line angle (with slightly less material).

OK, back to lurking in the shadows!

 

[Liveitloud]

Drop point all the way for me. The 16 to me is just about as perfect as it gets. Not hating on the clip though.

 

[Jerry D.]

I will probably pick up a clip point, but I'm not committed to that. That may change when I can get both of them in hand.
I chose the clip point for nostalgia. My dad carried a Buck 110, my woods knife was an old Western shark when I was a kid then it was my Ka Bar. USMC an uncle gave to me.... Again, this all might change when I get my mitts on them both.

 

[Murphnuge]

I voted both, but then had voter's remorse thereafter. Maybe I prefer clip point, I mean the only drop point Beckers I have are the 14 and the 2, you've seen what I did to my 2.

 

[Boru13]

I like them both but definitely prefer the clip point.

 

[arcadiaknives]

I really like that BK16. It seems to fit the slot for a lot of using tasks. That is not to say the 17 isn't cool. Personally I'd go with the drop point. At least the 15 wasn't mentioned cuz that is F'n awesome.

 

[MrKnifekid]

Drop.

MKK

 

[GRIM 62]

Both.

 

[OldPhysics]

A day in ... and Ethan's wisdom is visible.

Few more days and we'll see.

 

[Paws]

Votes drop for more utility purposes. But I'd generally feel just as fine with the clip.

 

[POWERHOUR]

Drop.

 

[Mistwalker]

If I have to choose I'll take the drop point. Personally I'll take a drop or a straight clip over a trailing point any day now, but haven't always been that way.

 

[TwinStick]

Both for me. I like sabre grind also.

 

[PayetteRucker]

Two ways of accomplishing the same task-providing a working point on a wide blade with a big belly. When done correctly, it provides an incredibly useful knife with the best of both worlds. However, they both have their ups and their downs... We see Ethan executing both fantastic clip and drop points.

I think a Clip point gives an edge for a few things, mainly bolting, drilling and prying with the tip. I might get out tomorrow and take some photos of some of my favorite users in action to show a comparison. In big blades especially, with swells for forward chopping weight, a clip point is particularly efficient for giving the blade a working point where it otherwise would be too bulbous and obtuse-think Martindale Paratrooper versus a Condor Boomslang-without reducing a ton of forward weight. However, as previously stated, can cause issues for precise batoning.


Drop points maintain more material closer to the point, so generally it makes for a stronger point-think hollow versus convex grind-but generally isn't as precise as a clip point, and isn't as efficient at putting a working point on an obtuse belly or swell on a blade, or at executing precision tip tasks like drilling.

There's an art to both, milking the most out of a design without overdoing or under-doing a drop or a clip. I think the BK2 has a perfect spine contour for a drop point, and the BK9 a perfect clip point. With a Combat Crewman in hand, I believe it also has a very good balance between working point and belly, and gives me plenty of spine for choking up on or batoning. Bravo, Ethan... Excited for the tweener clip point! May also pick up a drop point and flatten the spine of the drop a wee bit...

 

[iahunter3]

I like a clip point for most game cleaning, skinning, butchering. That pointy tip makes it easier to get into and dismantle joints etc...
I like the drop point for all other camp chores, trap making, and wood processing.