Mercator blade shape

[Tom Carroll]

I am new to the forum, and have an informal knife collection, my question is most of the K55 knives that I have seen have what I have seen described as a drop point blade. I have one that I think is described as a clip point, somewhat resembling a bowie shape. Is this really unusual, and is it possible to date these knives.

 

[Jeff Clark]

I used to always grind my K55's to a clip point shape, I don't think I ever bought one that way. The shape sounds a little like the French knife called a Douk Douk. Here are some interesting threads:

Background on the knife and manufacturer:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=117286

Thread on Douk Douks:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=260171